Canadian Grand Prix 2025 - Race Schedule and Countdown

George Russell delivered a stunning victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, ending McLaren's stranglehold on the 2025 season with a thrilling 0.228-second win over Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver converted pole position into his first victory of the year at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, holding off the Red Bull driver in a nail-biting finish. In a fairytale result for Mercedes, rookie Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 podium in third place, just 0.786 seconds behind Verstappen, as the Silver Arrows achieved their first one-three finish since their dominant era ended.

The race evolved into a classic Montreal thriller, with Russell and Verstappen engaged in an intense wheel-to-wheel battle through the final laps. Russell's defensive masterclass through the Circuit's heavy braking zones and chicanes kept Verstappen at bay despite the Dutchman's relentless pressure. Behind them, Antonelli produced a mature drive beyond his years, fending off challenges from the McLarens to secure a sensational podium on just his tenth Grand Prix start. The Mercedes cars showed exceptional race pace on Montreal's unique layout, suggesting the team had made a significant development breakthrough.

Canada's result shattered McLaren's aura of invincibility and injected fresh intrigue into the championship battle. While Piastri and Norris finished outside the podium, their points advantage remained substantial but no longer insurmountable. Russell's victory marked Mercedes' return to winning form, while Antonelli's podium confirmed the teenager as a future championship contender. The race proved that 2025's competitive order remained fluid, with multiple teams capable of victory on their day.