Mercedes surges past Ferrari after brilliant performance

MERCEDES found their rhythm at the Canadian Grand Prix, with both drivers not only successfully navigating the daunting ‘Wall of Champions’, but also securing significant points, as George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli both delivered strong performances on a rare off day for McLaren.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

The high standards set by the Surrey-based outfit have positioned them as the team to beat this season, having dominated much of the campaign. However, after enduring one of their most challenging weekends on the calendar so far, McLaren may have received a timely reminder to address some areas that still need refinement.

Meanwhile, Max Verstappen continues to carry the Red Bull Racing banner alone, as Yuki Tsunoda still struggles to fully adapt to the demanding RB21 car. This has added further intensity to the battle for second place in the Constructors’ Championship, and here we break down three key talking points from the Canadian Grand Prix.

Mercedes’ double strike boosts their bid for second in the Constructors’ Championship

The Brackley-based team has shown remarkable improvement this season following a couple of years where their decade-long dominance was dismantled by Verstappen and his superior Red Bull machinery.