The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve produced an exhilarating race, with Max Verstappen and Red Bull returning to winning ways. However, the event was marred by infrastructure issues and weather-related problems, affecting fans and teams alike. Explore the key storylines, including Perez’s poor form, Mercedes’ progress, and the upcoming changes to 2026 F1 cars.
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Mercedes-AMG Team Principal Toto Wolff has defended George Russell’s performance at the Canadian Grand Prix, acknowledging the young driver’s mistakes but praising the team’s improved speed and development direction.
Oscar Piastri narrowly missed out on a podium finish at the Canadian Grand Prix, ultimately settling for fifth place on the Formula 1 calendar. The McLaren driver found himself in a fierce battle with the Mercedes duo, but was unable to hold them off as they displayed their aggressive pursuit of a top-three finish.
In a candid assessment, Lewis Hamilton described his fourth-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix as ‘one of the worst races’ he’s driven in Formula 1, despite his Mercedes team’s improved competitiveness. The seven-time champion was far from pleased with his overall display, citing mistakes and a low starting position as key factors in his inability to challenge for the win.
George Russell reflected on the crucial mistakes that cost him a maiden 2023 Formula 1 victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, as Mercedes made significant strides with their recent upgrades. Despite leading early on, Russell couldn’t hold off Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, finishing third in a dramatic race.
Red Bull’s Christian Horner dismisses Mercedes’ claims of a ‘downgrade’ to their Formula 1 car, as the top teams fight for supremacy in the current season. With Ferrari and McLaren closing in, the rivalry at the front of the grid is intensifying.
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.
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.
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.