MONTREAL — The Canadian Grand Prix delivered drama, growth, and disappointment across the grid. Here are three major lessons from the race:

1. McLaren’s Costly In-House Battle

Tensions ran high after Lando Norris collided with teammate Oscar Piastri on lap 67, costing McLaren vital points and ending their podium streak. Despite the incident, team boss Andrea Stella insists McLaren will maintain its policy of letting drivers race freely—though with clearer guidelines. Piastri, now leading Norris by 22 points, kept his composure while Norris admitted his mistake. While McLaren still tops the constructors’ standings, rivals may now sense a chance to catch up.

2. Russell Matures into a Title Contender

George Russell’s confident win in Montreal marked his fourth career victory and highlighted his growing maturity. Holding off Max Verstappen with ease, Russell showcased his potential as a serious title threat—provided Mercedes can deliver a consistently competitive car. Red Bull’s post-race protest over his driving behind the Safety Car was dismissed, hinting at frustration from the reigning champs.

3. Ferrari’s Deepening Woes

Ferrari’s internal crisis continues as both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc endured another disappointing weekend. Leclerc took blame for a fifth-place finish, while Hamilton battled to sixth after hitting a groundhog. The team acknowledged their ongoing issues are self-inflicted and will take significant time to resolve, with Hamilton calling for structural changes and better media handling as part of the fix.