In the closing laps of the Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were battling for fourth place, with hopes of a fight further up the grid on the table for the McLaren driver who emerged victorious.

George Russell delivered a faultless showing in Montreal but McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri endured a race to forget.

George Russell said he was driving better than ever and ready to fight for a Formula One championship with Mercedes after taking the team’s first win of the season in Canada, but this year still looks like a long shot.