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.
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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.
Mercedes believes it will only get a true measure of the progress made from its recent Formula 1 upgrades at the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing start to the season and continue bridging the gap to its rivals.
Alpine team principal Bruno Famin had intended to suspend Esteban Ocon for the Canadian Grand Prix following his collision with teammate Pierre Gasly during the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. The incident almost ruined both drivers’ prospects and sparked scathing criticism from the team.
As Ferrari gears up to sign Lewis Hamilton alongside Charles Leclerc for the 2025 Formula 1 season, team principal Frederic Vasseur is confident that having two superstar drivers will not lead to points being split across both cars. Instead, he believes it will bring a mutual benefit to the team, driving them to the top of the Formula 1 standings.
Red Bull’s Formula 1 woes on bumpy circuits, including the notorious Monaco street track, have raised concerns about their performance at the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. The team’s RB20 chassis struggled with kerb-riding ability in Monaco, resulting in a disappointing sixth-place finish for Max Verstappen and an early exit for Sergio Perez in Q1. Verstappen believes the bumpiness of the Montreal circuit will still pose a challenge, while Horner remains confident in their historical success in Canada. With Ferrari and McLaren closing in, the Canadian Grand Prix promises to be an intense battle.
Daniel Ricciardo is faced with a challenging start to the 2024 Formula 1 season, sparking concerns about his spot on the Red Bull AlphaTauri team. Despite his struggles, the Australian driver remains focused on improving his performance and finding more from the VCARB 01 chassis.
Despite the success of his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri is unfazed by the pressure to match his achievements in Formula 1. The young Australian driver remains focused on his own performances, confident that his recent showings have been promising and that his first win will come in due course.