Lewis Hamilton says its awesome to fight with one of the greats after battle with Max Verstappen in Canada

Lewis Hamilton finished second in the Canadian Grand Prix after overtaking Max Verstappen in a closely contested battle, with Hamilton describing the fight as 'absolutely awesome.' Hamilton noted that while his car was slightly quicker through corners, Verstappen's car held an advantage on the straights, making the duel highly challenging. The race, held on 29 May 2026, also featured a battle between Mercedes teammates George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, which ended with Russell's retirement.