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.

George Russell completed a flag-to-flag victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, where champoinship leader Oscar Piastri collided with McLaren teammate Lando Norris.

Montreal certainly didn't live up to the hype but as George Russell became king for the day, their was plenty of storylines up and down the pack.