What a weekend! The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix brought high drama from start to finish:
George Russell finally broke through with a commanding win from pole, securing Mercedes' first victory of the year .
Max Verstappen ran a clean race and settled for P2—a solid strategy play praised by Horner .
Rookie Kimi Antonelli snagged his first podium in P3—making waves and sparking comparisons to F1’s rising stars
But the fireworks didn’t end there—McLaren chaos struck: Lando Norris crashed into teammate Oscar Piastri late in the race. Norris called it a “stupid mistake,” while Piastri grabbed P4, extending his championship lead
And yes, even Lewis Hamilton had a bizarre moment—hitting a groundhog(!), damaging his floor, yet soldiering on to P6 .
Current standings after Canada:
Piastri: 198 pts
Norris: 176 pts
Verstappen: 155 pts
Russell: 136 pts
Leclerc: 104 pts
Teams: McLaren dominate with 374 pts; Mercedes (199), Ferrari (183), Red Bull (162) trail behind
🔥 Austria Preview: Red Bull Ring Returns – Heat, Grip & Strategy
Round 11: Austrian Grand Prix, June 27–29—and anticipation is building:
🏁 Practice Battles
FP1: Russell edged out Verstappen by just 0.065s—Mercedes and Red Bull neck-and-neck
FP2: McLaren showed raw pace: Norris topped the session ahead of Piastri. But insiders say that may not tell the full story
🏎️ What to Watch
Mercedes: Russell is pushing—contract renewal and possibly Verstappen whisperings are heating the garage
McLaren: Norris is bouncing back on pace, but team unity is being tested after Canada .
Red Bull: Verstappen needs to keep it clean; a podium here could shake up the-title fight .
🌡️ Track Challenges
The Red Bull Ring features short laps and heat—high tire wear expected.
Tight uphill sections test aero; overtakes are possible but strategic.
🎯 Key Drivers to Watch
Russell: Can he convert FP1 pace into pole and repeat his Canada heroics?
Verstappen: Needs a clean weekend to counter McLaren.
Norris & Piastri: If they gel, McLaren could lock the constructors’ fight—but another clash is looming.
Leclerc & Hamilton: Austria suits Ferrari’s tricky aero; a podium here could stabilize team morale.
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✅ TL;DR – Why You’ll Love This Post
Hot take recap from Canada: drama, rookie rise, race-wrecking squirrel.
Austria preview: tight practice times, strategic allure, driver dynamics.
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Stay tuned—Austria is shaping up to be F1’s next showdown.
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