Antonelli dominates the Canadian Grand Prix with four…

Antonelli dominates the Canadian Grand Prix with four consecutive wins, Ferrari unveils its first electric car

26.05.2026 10:00 HotInfo 12

Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli continues his dominance of Formula 1, winning the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. This is his fourth consecutive win, extending his championship lead to 43 points over his Mercedes teammate George Russell. Antonelli, who at the age of 19 is dominating the season, has according to experts all the makings to become world champion. Deutschlandfunk ↗

The dramatic course of the race was marked by Russell's early retirement, who had to abandon the fight for first place due to a technical failure. Russell's breakdown ended an intense battle between the two Mercedes drivers, who had been putting on spectacular duels throughout the weekend. In Saturday's sprint, Russell managed to win in a passionate battle with Antonelli, in an attempt to return to title contention. dennikn.sk ↗

Mercedes won the sprint qualifying and confirmed its dominance in Montreal. Already during the first free practice session, the German team's drivers were unrivaled, with Antonelli beating Russell by 142 thousandths of a second. The practice session was marked by two red-flag stoppages and was extended by 15 minutes. The Mercedes drivers thus clearly demonstrated that the team has once again taken the lead in the fight for constructors' points after losing the lead at the Miami Grand Prix. Index.hu ↗

Lewis Hamilton arrived in Montreal with deep emotional significance. Nearly two decades ago, his legendary F1 career was born here, when he won his first race. Today he drives for Ferrari and is trying to build on those historic achievements. The seven-time world champion has come to terms with criticism regarding the end of his career and tells detractors to simply get used to his continuing. Spiegel.de ↗

In light of current events, questions are also arising about Max Verstappen's future. The four-time world champion is critical of a possible postponement of rule changes concerning the share of engine electrification, calling the situation mentally unsustainable. According to available information, an eventual ban on changing these rules could lead to his departure from Formula 1. sport.sk ↗

Meanwhile, a significant event took place in the automotive industry. Ferrari unveiled its first purely electric car, named Luce, which represents a fundamental shift in the Italian brand's strategy. The model features a revolutionary design including four doors and a unique interior inspired by Apple's design. The vehicle offers 1,050 horsepower thanks to four electric motors and reaches speeds of up to 310 kilometers per hour. Luce's range reaches 530 kilometers, and the price starts at 550 thousand euros. The electric Ferrari novinky.cz ↗

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