Max Verstappen’s dominant performance at the Canadian Grand Prix was a masterclass in strategic driving, as he navigated treacherous conditions to secure his sixth win of the 2024 Formula 1 season. The Red Bull driver’s impressive victory has put his championship rivals on notice, with the standings now showing a 56-point gap between Verstappen and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Author: Dahlia Cerulean
Will Power secures a dominant victory at the 4.014-mile road course, executing a brilliant pit strategy to jump his Penske teammates and take the lead in the IndyCar championship standings. The win marks a significant milestone for the two-time series champion as he seeks multiple victories this season.
Lando Norris, the young Formula 1 driver for McLaren, was denied victory at the Canadian Grand Prix due to a strategic error by his team during a crucial pit stop under the Safety Car. Despite leading the race comfortably, Norris was left frustrated as the tactical misstep allowed his rivals to pass him, costing him the chance to secure his first win of the season.
Red Bull has extended its lead in the F1 constructors’ championship, but Sergio Perez has struggled in recent races, failing to match the performance of teammate Max Verstappen. Team Principal Christian Horner has called on Perez to regroup and come back stronger at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Sauber’s decision to make changes to Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu’s cars under parc ferme regulations means both drivers will start the Canadian Grand Prix from the pit lane, further compounding the team’s struggles this season.
Red Bull’s Christian Horner dismisses Mercedes’ claims of a ‘downgrade’ to their Formula 1 car, as the top teams fight for supremacy in the current season. With Ferrari and McLaren closing in, the rivalry at the front of the grid is intensifying.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has weighed in on Sergio Perez’s recent struggles, citing psychological factors as the primary cause of his woes. This comes after Perez suffered a disappointing Q1 exit at the Canadian Grand Prix, marking his second consecutive early elimination.
Formula 1 has unveiled the key outlines for the 2026 rules, sparking concerns among multiple teams regarding the active aero regulations, particularly the X-Mode system. The FIA aims to adopt a similar approach to DRS, but teams are wary of the safety implications. This article delves into the details of the new regulations and the FIA’s attempts to address the teams’ concerns.
Mercedes’ recent upgrades have finally paid off, as George Russell claimed pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix, providing a much-needed sense of relief to the team. Russell’s performance validated the team’s optimism, and he expects tire management to be essential to his chances of converting pole into the win.
Sergio Perez suffered a disappointing Formula 1 qualifying session in Montreal, mirroring his exit in the opening stage of qualifying two weeks ago in Monaco. The Mexican driver qualified only 16th, failing to make it into Q2 after being edged out by Alex Albon.