Vettel did not miss the opportunity!<\/b><\/p>\n
A victory in pure home style. The German recalled the good memories of his Red Bull years by attacking the race with a full throttle to leave Bottas and the pack behind. The Finn never had the chance to open his DRS to attempt an attack… Not troubled for a single second, Vettel’s performance on Saturday is also noteworthy, dominating a very tight top 6. The reliability issues of Lewis Hamilton’s old engine slightly tarnish his victory, but the German cannot be blamed for maximizing his chances. Special mention to his declarations for the Quebec Tifosi and the Villeneuve family: his respect elevates the discipline. He is now back at the top of the championship. The French Grand Prix will be a serious test, especially since this time, Mercedes will bring a rejuvenated engine! But for sure, Vettel is ready for the fight! <\/p>\n
\nThe moment Sebastian Vettel capped off a stunning weekend in Montreal<\/p>\n
\u2705 Pole position
\u2705 Led every lap
\u2705 50th race win
\u2705 Championship lead#CanadianGP<\/a> \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 #F1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TqIbuTNsOR<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Formula 1 (@F1) June 10<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The seriousness of Verstappen <\/b><\/p>\n
Let’s acknowledge the performance: the Dutchman got back on track in Quebec. Close to headbutting a journalist for yet another question about his repeated crashes, Verstappen responded on the track by leading during the three free practice sessions, then outpacing his teammate by two-tenths in Qualifications (possibly affected by a slight engine power loss). No notable errors on Sunday and a strong finish to catch up with Bottas. The Red Bull prot\u00e9g\u00e9 has his benchmark race for the start of the season! To be repeated.<\/p>\n
Third entry into the points for the outstanding Leclerc<\/b><\/p>\n
He himself no longer has the words to describe his new outstanding performance: the Monegasque enters the points for the third time this season! Reliability and speed, the rookie impresses again and again. In Canada, he dared to take on Fernando Alonso (before his retirement) and largely resisted the return of Gasly and Grosjean at the end of the race. Facing the clock, the Ferrari Driver Academy prot\u00e9g\u00e9 reached Q2 for the fourth consecutive time while his teammate remains behind. The comparison with Marcus Ericsson is flattering in every way. Leclerc alone keeps his team ahead of Williams in the hierarchy! <\/p>\n
\nWhat a race again !!!! So proud of my team @SauberF1Team<\/a> \u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/UiGYPlGmVb<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Charles Leclerc (@Charles_Leclerc) June 10<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The flop 3<\/h2>\n
Mercedes pays for its engine strategy<\/b><\/p>\n
A crappy result: we need to wake up! Those are the harsh words of Toto Wolff after reading the Grand Prix results. Mercedes’ lack of performance in Canada illustrates a recurring observation: no team is managing to break away this season. And on the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit, the team mostly suffered from their decision not to bring a power unit upgrade, as Lewis Hamilton can attest. Cautiously, the team did not break their cars, and that is also essential. The flexible strategy could prove beneficial at the next Grand Prix in France, on a circuit where a newly upgraded German engine could shine. With Mercedes, a flop never lasts too long anyway!<\/p>\n
Where had R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen gone?<\/b><\/p>\n
In Canada, the Finnish veteran (38 years old) did not hold up in comparison to his quadruple world champion teammate. While Vettel raced ahead, R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen couldn’t even take advantage of his strategy to secure the fourth place, a feasible objective. Ultimately, he finished his race 27.2 seconds from the win and didn’t even manage to overtake Hamilton with his old engine. Were the parts of the #7 Ferrari also worn out? Unless the driver simply doesn’t like the circuit: not a single podium since his return to the Prancing Horse car in 2014. Either way, R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen is at risk of quickly becoming the number 2 driver for the team, if that isn’t already the case.<\/p>\n
\nNot much to say about this race… \ud83d\ude44<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 #CanadianGP<\/a> has been always difficult for Kimi. Last podium position was in 2005.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb We are stronger in the next races, let’s not give up. #Kimi7<\/a> #AllWithKimi7<\/a> #Ferrari<\/a> #F1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/aZtm4m3OXp<\/a><\/p>\n