Formula 1's "big favourite" for the F1 2025 World title emerged in Canada, with Oscar Piastri extending his lead.

Mercedes driver George Russell defeated Max Verstappen at Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix to claim his first win of the 2025 season, while Lando Norris retired after contact with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri.

George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix with a lights-to-flag victory on a hot Sunday in this city, giving Mercedes its first win of the 2025 Formula 1 season

Max Verstappen has been linked with an exit from Red Bull and has even been approached by their rivals Mercedes and McLaren in the last year - though the four-time world champion remained loyal to the

Toto Wolff's new driver duo claimed their first double podium of the year at the weekend, with George Russell earning his first win of 2025 in Montreal, whilst Kimi Antonelli became the third-youngest podium sitter in F1 history with his maiden appearance in the top three.

Kimi Antonelli wants to keep the momentum going after he secured his first podium in Formula One, giving him a "money can’t buy" feeling.

Nico Rosberg has issued a stark warning to McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as their Formula 1 championship battle ramps up. After nine rounds of this year's championship, Piastri leads the standings with 186 points, but his teammate is only 10 points behind.