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2026 Canadian GP Race Review

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix delivered a thrilling spectacle of wheel-to-wheel racing, penalties, and a dramatic retirement that reshaped the championship battle. This review dives into the key moments and standout performances from a chaotic weekend in Montreal.
The hosts break down Kimi Antonelli's victory after a fierce battle with George Russell, whose late DNF due to a power unit issue handed Mercedes a significant championship swing. Lewis Hamilton had his best Ferrari weekend, beating Max Verstappen for second place with impressive overtaking, while Charles Leclerc struggled to P4. Verstappen secured Red Bull's first podium of the year, though still off the pace. The discussion also covers Isack Hadjar's penalty for a dangerous move, Oscar Piastri's crash, and McLaren's disastrous intermediate tire gamble that cost them valuable points. The episode concludes with a review of bold predictions and listener highlights.
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A shock DNF for George Russell caused a 25-point championship swing.
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Hamilton finally overtakes Verstappen again.
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Verstappen's near-flawless drive
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McLaren's intermediate tire call was a big mistake
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The intermediate gamble backfired spectacularly.