At the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Sprint on May 23, 2026, George Russell led from pole position and held off teammate Kimi Antonelli to secure victory. The two Mercedes drivers made contact during the race, but both finished on the podium.
Antonelli, who started second, attacked Russell after a few laps, and the pair went wheel-to-wheel. Despite the contact, Antonelli finished second, while Lando Norris of McLaren took third.
The result extends Mercedes' strong form at Imola, where they have been competitive all weekend. The Sprint race was held over 21 laps at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
