Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton laid down an impressive marker in the final practice session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, showcasing his dominance on the resurfaced Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Briton posted a time seven-tenths of a second ahead of his closest rival, Max Verstappen of Red Bull.
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Mercedes driver George Russell has secured pole position for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, providing much-needed relief for the German outfit. The Briton’s impressive performance has vindicated the team’s renewed optimism, demonstrating that their earlier-season woes are now in the past.
The iconic Dakar Rally is set to take center stage this weekend as the Formula 1 circus heads to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. In the world of off-road endurance racing, however, there’s been a significant development as Esteban Ocon has announced his plans to leave the Alpine F1 team at the end of the 2024 season.
The challenging nature of the Monte Carlo circuit has highlighted some key weaknesses in Red Bull’s RB20 chassis, which could pose a concern for the team as the Formula 1 calendar heads to the notoriously bumpy Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Max Verstappen’s sixth-place finish and Sergio Perez’s first-lap crash at Monaco have sparked suggestions that Red Bull might struggle at the Canadian Grand Prix, given the circuit’s series of chicane-adjacent corners that require drivers to attack the kerbs.
Sergio Perez has been hit with a three-place grid penalty for the Spanish Grand Prix after his reckless crash at the Canadian GP, where his damaged car continued on track against safety regulations. This latest setback caps off a disastrous weekend for the Red Bull driver in Montreal.