Mercedes Wins Canadian GP Amid McLaren Crash, Extends Title Fight

Mercedes capitalized on McLaren's misfortunes at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, with George Russell securing his first win of the season and rookie Kimi Antonelli earning a podium finish in third place. The race featured a dramatic intra-team collision between McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, which ended Norris's race and allowed Russell to maintain his lead against Max Verstappen. Mercedes' strong performance was aided by improvements such as a new rear suspension and favorable track conditions that mitigated their usual heat-related struggles. Despite Mercedes' resurgence to second place in the Constructors' Championship, McLaren still leads, though their intra-team clash raises concerns about future dynamics. Team principals from both sides acknowledged the pivotal moments, with McLaren's Andrea Stella highlighting driver errors and Mercedes' Toto Wolff praising the team's technical progress. The outcome offers hope for Mercedes' championship ambitions while casting uncertainty on McLaren's previously dominant season.