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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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.
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.
George Russell secured his second pole position of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix, setting a blistering time of 1:12.000 and matching Max Verstappen’s time. The Mercedes driver edged out the Red Bull ace, while Lewis Hamilton struggled to seventh. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had a mixed day for McLaren, with the former finishing fifth and the latter eighth.
It was an electrifying day at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as George Russell claimed pole position for Mercedes in a closely contested qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix. The young Briton edged out Max Verstappen of Red Bull by a mere 0.01 seconds, with Lando Norris of McLaren completing the top three.
In a nail-biting qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell clinched his maiden Formula 1 pole position, delivering Mercedes their first top spot since the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix. This triumph comes as the team introduced a new front wing to improve their car’s balance, showcasing their determination to make a stronger push in the ongoing season.
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.