George Russell was a cut above the rest performance in Montreal in the 2025 Formula 1 Canadian GP, securing his first win of the 2025 Formula 1 season to shake things up in the F1 championship standings.

From pole position, Russell made a clean getaway at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and managed the race masterfully across two stints, never allowing Max Verstappen to mount a serious threat. As varying strategies unfolded across the pack, Russell’s pace and composure gave him a comfortable edge to seal his fourth career Grand Prix victory.

Behind him, Verstappen held second for Red Bull, unable to make inroads during the final stint. Rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered the drive of his career to claim a sensational third for Mercedes, his maiden F1 podium.

With four laps remaining, Norris overtook Piastri at the hairpin, only for the Australian to regain the position through the exit. As they raced down the straight toward the final chicane, Norris misjudged his closing speed and clipped the back of Piastri’s car. The contact sent Norris into the pit wall with terminal suspension damage and triggered a Safety Car that neutralised the race.

F1 Driver Standings after 2025 Canadian GP

Oscar Piastri leads the 2025 Driver Standings with 198 points, extending his advantage after the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite crashing out in Montreal, Lando Norris remains second on 176 points, now 22 behind his McLaren teammate. Max Verstappen stays in contention with 155 points in third, while Canadian GP winner George Russell moves up to fourth on 136, marking a strong surge for Mercedes. Charles Leclerc rounds out the top five with 104 points, narrowly ahead of Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton on 79.

Pos	Driver	Nationality	Car	Pts
1	Oscar Piastri	AUS	McLaren	198
2	Lando Norris	GBR	McLaren	176
3	Max Verstappen	NED	Red Bull	155
4	George Russell	GBR	Mercedes	136
5	Charles Leclerc	MON	Ferrari	104
6	Lewis Hamilton	GBR	Ferrari	79
7	Kimi Antonelli	ITA	Mercedes	63
8	Alexander Albon	THA	Williams	42
9	Esteban Ocon	FRA	Haas Ferrari	22
10	Isack Hadjar	FRA	Racing Bulls	21
11	Nico Hulkenberg	GER	Sauber	20
12	Lance Stroll	CAN	Aston Martin	14
13	Carlos Sainz	ESP	Williams	13
14	Pierre Gasly	FRA	Alpine	11
15	Yuki Tsunoda	JPN	Red Bull	10
16	Fernando Alonso	ESP	Aston Martin	8
17	Oliver Bearman	GBR	Haas Ferrari	6
18	Liam Lawson	NZL	Racing Bulls	4
19	Gabriel Bortoleto	BRA	Sauber	0
20	Franco Colapinto	ARG	Alpine	0
21	Jack Doohan	AUS	Alpine	0

F1 Constructor Standings after 2025 Canadian GP

McLaren have opened up a commanding lead in the 2025 Constructors’ Championship, sitting on 374 points, nearly double the tally of their nearest rivals, thanks to the consistent podium-scoring form of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Mercedes’ breakthrough 1-3 finish in Canada propels the Brackley squad to 199 points and a clear second place, edging Ferrari on 183 despite the Scuderia’s solid double-points finishes. Red Bull, hampered by uneven results and Yuki Tsunoda’s struggles, fall to fourth with 162 points but remain within striking distance of the silver and red cars ahead.

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