George Russell won his first race of the Formula 1 season as the Mercedes driver held off defending race winner Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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.

Canada Grand Prix had one of the most controversial finishes of the season. During the race's final stage, Lando Norris collided with Oscar Piastri and caused the FIA safety car to enter the track. The FIA safety car slowed the race down for the last few laps while George Russell was in first place.