The Canadian Grand Prix, while bringing a new season winner and a historic podium for a young driver, was marked by an outcome that seemed written from the start of the year: the inevitable battle between the two McLaren drivers. What many anticipated as a matter of time finally happened.

When Red Bull demoted Liam Lawson to the Racing Bulls team and promoted Yuki Tsunoda to the Red Bull Racing cockpit early in the season, they deemed it a ‘sporting decision’ necessary to “retain the World Drivers’ Championship and reclaim the World Constructors’ title.”

With an exceptionally fast driver lineup of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, McLaren continues to rack up wins and score the most points, leading both the drivers' and constructors' championships.