Lando Norris claimed the top spot in a disrupted first practice session at the IndyCar 2023 race in Montreal, setting the stage for an exciting weekend ahead. The session was marked by red flags and limited dry running, but Norris powered through to top the timesheets, followed closely by Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc.
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As the Formula 1 paddock gears up for the Canadian Grand Prix, Lando Norris is optimistic that McLaren has made significant progress in rectifying its Achilles’ heel – slow-speed cornering. The team’s recent upgrades have yielded promising results, but the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will provide a true test of their lower-speed potential.
In a press conference before the Canadian Grand Prix, team principals from Aston Martin, McLaren, Haas, and Williams discussed their season progress, driver lineups, and hopes for the upcoming race on the streets of Montreal.
In a dramatic first practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren’s Lando Norris emerged as the surprise pacesetter, posting a blistering lap time to top the timesheets ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. The wet and changing conditions at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve forced drivers to adapt quickly, setting the stage for an intriguing qualifying and race weekend.
With the Canadian Grand Prix on the horizon, Charles Leclerc is downplaying Ferrari’s status as favorites, suggesting it’s a ploy by rivals to shift the pressure. The Monegasque driver believes the tight competition between the top teams will be the key factor in Montreal, where Ferrari’s SF-24 could thrive on the circuit’s bumpy characteristics.
McLaren sets its sights on conquering its low-speed corner weaknesses ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. The team’s recent upgrades have shown promise, but the quest for a balanced high-downforce and low-speed performance remains a key focus as it looks to challenge rivals like Ferrari on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Despite Red Bull’s recent dominance, Max Verstappen insists he doesn’t require an external challenge to push himself to the limit in the 2023 Formula 1 season. The reigning champion cites his own internal drive as the driving force behind his success, as Ferrari and McLaren continue to close the gap.
Former world champion Damon Hill has sounded the alarm for Red Bull, claiming they’ll be battling with a significant disadvantage in the Formula 1 championship fight due to Sergio Perez’s recent struggles. Hill’s comments come as the grid converges, with Ferrari and McLaren posing a more sustained threat to Red Bull’s dominance.
Formula E driver Sam Bird is ready to return to racing at the Shanghai E-Prix this weekend, following a month-long absence due to a broken hand. Learn how the McLaren driver is preparing for his comeback and the factors contributing to the increased prevalence of hand injuries in motorsport.
In a thrilling Monaco Grand Prix weekend, Ferrari and McLaren emerged as the stars, leaving championship leaders Red Bull struggling to cope with the circuit’s bumps. Ferrari’s Frédéric Vasseur discusses the intense competition and tight championship battle, predicting a closely contested fight among the top teams for the remainder of the 2024 season.