Canadian GP: Mercedes title battle blows up as Antonelli wins again
The Race F1 Podcast
1 DAYS AGO
Canadian GP: Mercedes title battle blows up as Antonelli wins again
Canadian GP: Mercedes title battle blows up as Antonelli wins again

The Race F1 Podcast
1 DAYS AGO
The Canadian Grand Prix delivered a dramatic turning point in the Mercedes intra-team battle, as Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive win while George Russell retired from the lead. This episode dives into the escalating tension between the two drivers, the strategic missteps that shook up the grid, and the broader implications for the championship fight.
The podcast analyzes the intensifying rivalry between Mercedes teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, which came to a head in Montreal after Russell's retirement handed Antonelli a 54-point championship lead. The hosts debate whether Toto Wolff will need to impose team orders to prevent a collision, especially as their close racing risks letting rivals like Verstappen and Hamilton snatch wins. They also dissect McLaren's disastrous gamble on intermediate tires, which backfired due to unexpected weather and left both drivers struggling. Lewis Hamilton's second-place finish for Ferrari is seen as a personal breakthrough, though his result may be flattered by favorable tire temperatures. The discussion also covers Franco Colapinto's best F1 finish in sixth place, Alpine's midfield dominance, and technical issues like engine regulation changes and fuel flow adjustments. Listener questions address Russell's fine for throwing his headrest and Bottas's lack of confidence.
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Antonelli wins fourth consecutive race
18:34
18:34
Russell's deficit is due to performance issues, not just bad luck.
26:40
26:40
A 50/50 gamble that proved needless.
34:51
34:51
Hamilton's second place reflects a personal breakthrough.
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It's too early to draw conclusions.
1:02:51
1:02:51
F1 TV missed key overtakes for artistic shots.
1:10:04
1:10:04
Drivers still face harvesting and deployment frustrations