Max Verstappen’s Girlfriend Reacts to His Canadian Grand Prix Finish originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Max Verstappen’s girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, proved that she is his biggest supporter despite missing out on the top step of the podium at the Canadian Grand Prix.

A late crash with his McLaren teammate Piastri ruined Norris' day, while Mercedes earned a double-podium finish as Russell won in Canada

MONTREAL — George Russell secured his redemption at the Canadian Grand Prix. A year after starting first but dropping to third in Montreal, the Mercedes driver made no mistake on Sunday, holding off Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for his fourth Formula One win.

George Russell said Mercedes had high expectations for the Canadian Grand Prix after he claimed victory in Montreal. Russell won from pole on Sunday, finishing ahead of reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver let pole position slip at the event last year, but made amends this time around with a smooth drive.

When seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton suffered damage to his car during the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, the cause wasn’t initially clear.

It’s race day in Montreal, and the city is in high gear! Fans were revved up as the cars hit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Sunday — and George Russell gave them something to cheer about by taking the Canadian Grand Prix victory for Mercedes.

The Canadian Grand Prix is one of the most iconic races on the Formula One calendar and has played host to some memorable moments over the years.

The antagonism between Max Verstappen and George Russell continued with Red Bull's protest of Russell's "unsportsmanlike" driving after his Canadian Grand Prix win.