Red Bull protest George Russell’s win in Canadian GP
Digest more
George Russell said he hopes Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will continue to throw away points to propel him into this season’s world championship fight.Russell won from pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix to claim his first triumph of the year and just the fourth of his career.
If Lando Norris thought his mental fortitude and ability to withstand the pressure of a tense title race was under scrutiny following a few dodgy qualifying performances this season, he is going to find himself under a microscope now.
George Russell took Mercedes' first win of the Formula One season in Canada on Sunday while McLaren's Oscar Piastri stretched his lead to 22 points after a late collision with teammate Lando Norris that ended the Briton's race.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collide as George Russell triumphs at Canadian GP - Norris attempted to pass Piastri across the start-finish line but misjudged the move and hit his team-mate’s car.