The latest episode of The Total Motorsport F1 Show sees host Joe Krishnan joined by Formula 1 journalists Ewan Gale and Brandon Sutton to review an extraordinary 2025 Candian Grand Prix, that saw George Russell take victory ahead of Max Verstappen, though the headlines were dominated by McLaren.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were fighting fourth place in Montreal, but disaster struck towards the end of the race when Norris ran into the back of Piastri, taking himself out in the process. That’s led to questions over the Brit’s mental fortitude as the championship battle between the pair escalates.
Elsewhere, there was more misery for Ferrari, who weren’t able to keep up with their rivals. Kimi Antonelli scored his first podium in Formula 1, and Nico Hulkenberg continues to impress.
McLaren collision changes title picture
George Russell claimed a dramatic victory at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, capitalising on a late-race collision between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to take Mercedes’ first win of the season and shake up the Formula 1 driver standings.
While Russell celebrated, the final laps brought a dramatic shift in the championship narrative. Piastri and Norris were locked in a tense McLaren battle for the final podium position. Norris had climbed from seventh on the grid with a strong alternative strategy and looked to pounce on his teammate.
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.
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Norris immediately took responsibility over team radio, admitting, “It’s all my bad, all my fault. Stupid from me.” Piastri escaped with minimal damage and brought his McLaren home in fourth, salvaging crucial points to extend his championship lead.
