George Russell leaves Montreal with positives despite heartbreak

It was almost a flawless weekend for George Russell in Montreal, even if the result says otherwise. A battery failure on Lap 30 of the Canadian Grand Prix cruelly ended a spectacular battle for the driver, a moment that resulted in a devastating DNF.

While the outcome handed Kimi Antonelli a sizeable points lead in the championship, the raw speed was undeniably there. Jolyon Palmer notes that when George takes a moment to look past the gutting retirement, he will realize there are plenty of reasons to hold his head high. It is an unfair pressure currently resting on his shoulders, reminiscent of the expectations Lando Norris faced early last year.