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The Ferrari Q2 exit came as a surprise in Montréal. After the high of a 1-3 in Monaco, clinching Charles Leclerc’s first victory in his home race, Ferrari has had an abysmal start to the Canadian GP. With the first double Q2 exit since Spa in 2021. Charles Leclerc, who was visibly upset following the…
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Back in May, Williams F1, led by James Vowles, confirmed the multi-year contract extension of Alex Albon. However, Logan Sargeant’s future looks to be uncertain about the team. As a result, Williams is keeping the doors open for other drivers to snatch up the American’s seat. Recently, Vowles revealed the names of the potential drivers…
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George Russell took pole position in Canada, eclipsing Verstappen to the starting place by setting their shared lap time of 1:12.000 first. Behind them is Lando Norris in P3 with a lap time of 1:12.021. Mercedes went into Qualifying with all to play for. The German team led FP3 where Lewis Hamilton crossed the finish…
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Lewis Hamilton led free practice three with a 1:12.549. Behind him were Max Verstappen and teammate George Russell. Two disrupted and wet sessions meant drivers were desperate to get out in the last practice session of the weekend. To the delight of teams and drivers, the session was dry. Allowing all the drivers to get…
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Following the Monaco misery last time out, Max Verstappen’s struggles continue at Montréal. Reminiscent of Australia, the RB20 saw smoke coming out the back in yesterday’s FP2 session. Regarding this, the Dutchman shared some concerning words, ahead of the 2024 Canadian GP. Max Verstappen tense about ‘implications’ of RB20 engine issue after ERS fire in…
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After developing the ‘next-gen’ 2022 car, Formula 1 is again joining forces with Amazon Web Services (AWS) this weekend. This time, the partnership is debuting the first-ever generative AI-inspired F1 award- the 2024 Canadian GP trophy. Before the curtain rises on Sunday, here’s everything that you need to know about this AI-designed trophy. 2024 Canadian…
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Welcome to the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. The forecast predicts that rain will affect every session for the first time since the Italian Grand Prix in 2008. A disrupted, wet, free practice, one saw Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, and Charles Leclerc top the timesheets. Heading into Montréal, there is a lot to fight for. After…
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Following Sergio Pérez’s early dismissal at Monaco, Red Bull, spearheaded by Max Verstappen, saw their worst run of the 2024 F1 season. But, earlier this week, Pérez brightened up the Austrian camp by penning a two-year contract extension. Recently, the Dutchman came out to spill his thoughts on Pérez’s renewal, ahead of the 2024 Canadian…
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Following a ‘zero-points’ race at Monaco, Valtteri Bottas has again gathered ‘clouds of doubts’ as Sauber’s #1 with his below-par 2024 season. His matter worsened as the Swiss team, soon to be Audi, penned Nico Hulkenberg for the 2025 seat. However, yesterday at Montréal, he came out to discuss his future in the 2025 F1…
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Heading into the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton, is worried about the new F1 regulations for 2026. The new regulations were announced yesterday, with the FIA looking to create a more ‘nimble car.’ This was accompanied by a continued idea of sustainability within the sport with the hope of making the world’s…
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Oscar Piastri is confident about the potential of the McLaren coming into Canadian Grand Prix. Bringing upgrades in Miami, McLaren took huge strides in closing the gap to both Ferrari and Red Bull. Clinching a maiden win for Norris and Putting Piastri in second on the streets of Monte-Carlo. Piastri admitted, despite being in a…
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George Russell believes that the path Mercedes has taken is the one that will see them relive previous successes in the future. The W14 shows promise that must turn into results beyond lap times. It has been a tough season for Mercedes so far. The loss of Lewis Hamilton and team-members such as Loic Serra…
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Image Courtesy of the FIA The FIA have released the F1 2026 car, which includes ditching DRS, having smaller and lighter cars and active aerodynamics. The FIA are making a concerted effort to make the cars more nimble – reducing their weight by 30 kg after they have become so heavy over recent years. DRS will…
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Following a ‘pointless’ run at Monaco, Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso have started the alarming horns for Aston Martin. The British team only managed the P14 and P11 spots, while others ran off with points. However, the 2024 Canadian GP brings in a bit of fresh air for them with Montreal’s ‘very own’ Lance Stroll.…
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Pierre Gasly was popular at the Canadian Grand Prix post news that teammate Esteban Ocon is departing from Alpine. Considering their tumultuous relationship, you can understand why. It was hard to imagine a driver’s press conference where Pierre Gasly was not quizzed on Esteban Ocon. Speaking at the Canadian Grand Prix, he said, “It’s a…
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Sergio Pérez has admitted that while he had other seat options at the end of the season, a contract extension at Red Bull Racing was his “plan A, B and C”. The Mexican driver signed a two-year extension earlier this week – good news after a disastrous weekend in Monaco. After a lacklustre Quali performance,…
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Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is one of the most popular circuits on the race calendar, so we’re taking a look at its varied history. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.361 km Number of Laps 70 Race Lap Record 1:13.078 (Valtteri Bottas – 2019) Qualifying Lap Record 1:10.240 (Sebastian Vettel – 2019) First Grand Prix 1978 First Race Winner…
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Following positive runs at Imola and Monaco, Mercedes, led by Toto Wolff, is making steady progress in the right direction. This is highly courtesy of the W15’s recent developments that is slowly closing the gap to its faster F1 rivals. Recently, Wolff has previewed the team’s progress ahead of the 2024 Canadian GP at the…
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It’s a shame that Carlos Sainz who, this year, has won a race, scored four podiums and been at times more than a match for one of F1’s premier talents in Charles Leclerc. He more than likely won’t have a competitive seat for 2025 and beyond. Photo: Scuderia Ferrari HP No top seat available Mercedes…