F1 Standings: Max Verstappen Red Bull exit clause latest as Lewis Hamilton closes in

After the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Max Verstappen finished third while George Russell suffered a mechanical DNF, reducing Verstappen's deficit to second place from 60 to 45 points. This is significant because Verstappen reportedly has an exit clause in his Red Bull contract running to 2028 that activates if he is outside the top two in the Drivers' Championship when the summer break begins on July 27. Kimi Antonelli continues to lead the championship after winning in Montreal for Mercedes.