George Russell wins F1 Canadian GP sprint but leaves Kimi Antonelli furious
Mercedes pair clashed with both drivers out in front
Toto Wolff tells Italian to ‘stop the radio moaning’
George Russell won the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix but only after his championship battle with Kimi Antonelli reached an angry flashpoint.
The Mercedes pair clashed for the lead on track and the teenage Italian was left demanding the British driver should be penalised.
Such was the febrile atmosphere that their team principal Toto Wolff intervened, telling Antonelli to “stop the radio moaning”.
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