George Russell suffered another setback after retiring from the Canadian Grand Prix following a pulsating battle with title rival Kimi Antonelli. The Briton had been involved in a furious fight with his Mercedes team-mate and championship leader, with the pair making contact for the second consecutive day.
Race Incident Details
Russell was left furious at the side of the track as he was dumped out of the race on lap 30 due to what appeared to be an electrical issue. Prior to the retirement, the two drivers had exchanged the lead multiple times in a thrilling tussle. Antonelli accused Russell of pushing him off the track for the second day running, adding to the tension between the teammates.
Russell's Reaction
After climbing out of his car, Russell threw his headrest and slammed the car in anger before watching as it was removed from the track. Meanwhile, Antonelli claimed the lead of the race, further extending his championship advantage.
This retirement marks another disappointing outcome for Russell, who had been hoping to close the gap in the title standings. The incident also raises questions about the reliability of the Mercedes car and the growing rivalry within the team.
