Red Bull’s protest against George Russell fails again as Mercedes clinch first win of the season in Canada

Red Bull’s protest against George Russell fails again as Mercedes clinch first win of the season in Canada

Mercedes’ win in Canada not only secures momentum for them but also amplifies the ongoing Russell–Verstappen rivalry, with both sides increasingly willing to challenge each other both on track and off.

The Russell–Verstappen rivalry is only expected to heat up more from here. Image: Reuters