Prelude to Perseverance: McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri Overcome Adversity in Canadian Grand Prix

Lando Norris expressed disappointment with McLaren’s performance during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, considering it their “worst Friday” of the season. McLaren struggled with pace during practice sessions, with Norris finishing seventh in the morning and second in FP2, while championship leader Oscar Piastri placed 14th and sixth. Despite bringing upgrades to Montreal, McLaren faced challenges putting together competitive laps and finding consistency on the difficult track. Norris acknowledged the need for improvement and mentioned possible reevaluation of the new parts added to the car for better performance. Both…

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Fred Vasseur’s F1 Movie Cameo Sparks Speculation: Is a Career Change on the Horizon?

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur joked about his role in the new Formula 1 film, mentioning he’s “looking for a new job”. Amid reports of fighting to keep his position, Vasseur criticized Italian media, stressing they deal with “people, not things”. Despite a small part in the F1 movie, Vasseur remains focused on Ferrari’s recent podium successes and the team’s need to improve. Rumors of his departure were deflected by support from drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. A potential future in Hollywood might complicate their shared vision for Ferrari’s success.…

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The High-Stakes Decision: C5 or Not to C5 in F1 Canadian GP Qualifying

Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, Formula 1 drivers and teams are once again debating the best tyre compounds for qualifying due to the introduction of the new C6 compound and Pirelli’s aggressive tyre selection. The softest tyres should offer more performance over a single lap, but the difference between the C6 and C5 is small, and high temperatures could lead to overheating issues with the C6 during qualifying. Some teams, like Alonso’s at Imola, may consider saving a set of mediums for better performance. Following the strategies at Imola…

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