Fernando Alonso took a subtle dig at Ferrari after outperforming their cars in Canadian GP qualifying. The Spaniard secured a respectable sixth place, while Ferrari’s strategy blunder relegated Leclerc and Sainz to 11th and 12th. Alonso remains optimistic about Aston Martin’s progress despite the tight grid.
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Aston Martin bounced back with a compelling qualifying performance in Montreal, Canada, with Fernando Alonso finishing sixth just 0.228 seconds behind polesitter George Russell. The closely contested session saw the top drivers separated by the slimmest of margins, showcasing the team’s resurgence after a string of challenging race weekends.
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.
In a post-qualifying interview, Carlos Sainz revealed Ferrari’s strategy to use new tires earlier in Q2 at the Canadian Grand Prix, citing an expected rain shower as the reason. However, the gamble backfired, and both Ferrari drivers struggled with grip, failing to reach the top-10 shootout.
Formula 1 qualifying just witnessed a rare occurrence, with George Russell claiming pole position ahead of Max Verstappen, despite both drivers posting an identical time of 1:12.000s. This marks Russell’s second pole position in Formula 1, following his maiden one in Hungary in 2022. The last time fans saw such a situation was in 1997, making this a truly historic moment in the world of Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton struggled to comprehend the sudden grip loss he experienced between practice and qualifying with an unchanged Mercedes car at the Canadian Grand Prix. The seven-time champion’s pace mysteriously vanished in Q3, relegating him to seventh place, while teammate George Russell claimed pole position. Hamilton was left bewildered as his speed seemingly disappeared, despite the car feeling great all weekend.
Daniel Ricciardo has responded to criticism from 1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve in the best possible way, qualifying fifth for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Ricciardo’s impressive qualifying performance has sent a clear message to his critics, including Villeneuve, who had suggested that the eight-time grand prix winner was not cut out for Formula 1.
Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has downplayed Red Bull’s competitiveness in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, hinting that Mercedes’ true pace was concealed. Despite finishing closely behind George Russell’s pole position time, Verstappen acknowledged that the Mercedes driver’s lap was slower than Lewis Hamilton’s benchmark Q2 time, suggesting the Silver Arrows have more in reserve.
In a thrilling qualifying session at the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve, Mercedes driver George Russell clinched pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, edging out championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull. Ferrari, however, struggled to find pace, leaving Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in 11th and 12th positions on the grid. The highly-anticipated Canadian GP is scheduled to begin at 2 pm local time (-4 GMT) on Sunday, June 9, 2024.