
← Paddock 43: An F1 Podcast26 May · 18 min
Russell Robbed, Antonelli Dominates & McLaren Implode | Canada GP 2026
The Canadian Grand Prix delivered absolute chaos, and this week I’m flying solo to break it all down.
Mercedes had the fastest car all weekend, but somehow walked away with heartbreak after George Russell’s race-leading car failed on lap 30, handing victory straight to teammate Kimi Antonelli. Four wins in a row, 43 points clear in the championship, and suddenly the 19-year-old looks unstoppable.
I also dive into the growing tension inside Mercedes after a fiery Sprint battle between Russell and Antonelli, Toto Wolff’s brutal radio message, and whether this rivalry is about to become a real problem for the team.
Plus, Lewis Hamilton finally delivers Ferrari’s best result of the season after an incredible move around the outside of Max Verstappen, McLaren completely imploded with strategy disasters and a Norris DNF, Oscar Piastri finishes outside the points, and the championship picture shifts in a massive way after Montreal.
Five rounds in… and its getting exciting!!