P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen topped the opening Formula 1 practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix which was briefly halted by a huge crash for Charles Leclerc.
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the opening Formula 1 practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc crashing heavily and ending his session early.
Leclerc damaged his Ferrari after hitting the barriers at Turn 3, leaving Lewis Hamilton as the sole Ferrari driver on track.
Verstappen’s time of 1m13.193s was the quickest, followed closely by Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz from Williams.
Despite Williams showing strong pace, Mercedes’ George Russell and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed the top five in the session.
Several drivers, including Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton, had off-track excursions or spins during the practice.
