Mercedes teenage driver Kimi Antonelli continued his stunning Formula One season by winning the Canadian Grand Prix and securing his fourth consecutive race victory. The 19-year-old Italian driver delivered another dominant performance at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, strengthening his position at the top of the Formula One championship standings. Antonelli has now become one of the biggest stars of the 2026 F1 season after an impressive run of victories with Mercedes.
The race began with Antonelli starting alongside Mercedes teammate George Russell on the front row after the team locked out the top two positions during qualifying. Russell initially looked strong and fought closely with Antonelli during the opening laps, with both drivers exchanging the lead several times in an intense battle. However, Russell’s race ended early after he suffered a power unit failure on lap 30, forcing him to retire from the Grand Prix. The retirement cleared the way for Antonelli to take control of the race and move comfortably towards victory.
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton finished second and secured his best result of the season so far. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen completed the podium in third place after a competitive performance in difficult track conditions. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished fourth, while Isack Hadjar and Franco Colapinto also earned important points finishes.
Weather conditions in Montreal created extra challenges for drivers and teams throughout the weekend. Rain had been expected before the race, leading some teams to gamble on tyre strategy. However, conditions remained mostly dry, and several teams struggled with their setup decisions. McLaren had a particularly disappointing day, with Lando Norris retiring because of a gearbox problem and Oscar Piastri finishing outside the points after strategy mistakes and a collision penalty.
Antonelli’s latest victory has placed him firmly in control of the Formula One drivers’ championship. Reports said he now leads the standings by 43 points over teammate George Russell. The Italian driver is also making history with his incredible start to life in Formula One. According to race statistics, Antonelli became the first Italian driver since Alberto Ascari in the 1950s to win four consecutive Formula One races. He is also the first driver in Formula One history to secure his first four career victories in consecutive races.
The young Mercedes driver has quickly become one of the most talked-about athletes in world motorsport. Fans and experts praised his calm driving style, consistency, and maturity despite his young age. Social media platforms were filled with reactions celebrating Antonelli’s latest victory, with many supporters describing him as a future Formula One world champion.
Mercedes has also strengthened its lead in the constructors’ championship after another successful weekend. Team principal Toto Wolff praised Antonelli’s performance and said the driver continues to show exceptional talent and confidence under pressure. With several races still remaining in the season, Antonelli’s winning streak has made him the clear favourite in the title race and increased excitement around the rest of the Formula One calendar.
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