McLaren driver Lando Norris has cautioned that Formula 1 is unlikely to witness qualifying sessions as closely contested as the recent Canadian Grand Prix once the all-new 2026 regulations come into play. Norris believes that a regulatory change tends to spread out the field, nullifying the current convergence as the rules mature.
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Ferrari’s frustrating weekend in Montreal has left Scuderia boss Frédéric Vasseur searching for answers. Despite being tipped as favorites, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz failed to advance to the top-10 shootout in qualifying, setting the tone for a disastrous race day that saw the team’s hopes crumble.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed a hard-fought win at the Canadian Grand Prix, navigating changeable weather, multiple restarts, and intense pressure from rivals to secure the top spot on the podium. Lando Norris and George Russell completed the podium in a thrilling race that could see a significant shift in the Formula 1 Standings.
Yuki Tsunoda was left ruing a gust of wind that he believes prevented him from qualifying higher than eighth place for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. The RB driver was on pace to secure a better starting position, but a momentary loss of control on his final lap in Q3 ultimately relegated him to eighth, three positions behind his teammate Daniel Ricciardo.
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.
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.
Haas F1 Team’s 2024 season has been a mystery, with Nico Hulkenberg consistently outperforming his teammate Kevin Magnussen. While Hulkenberg has been able to translate his qualifying pace into points, Magnussen has struggled to keep up. The Dane has admitted this year’s opening third has been the ‘most frustrating’ start he’s ever experienced.