P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Despite Lewis Hamilton looking strong throughout Friday in Montreal, qualifying left the Brit wanting more once again.
“Despite Lewis Hamilton looking strong throughout Friday in Montreal, qualifying left the Brit wanting more once again as he struggled to keep up with his rivals.
From the opening round in Australia, it’s clear that Mercedes has taken advantage of new regulations with a superior power unit, while Ferrari and McLaren have settled into second place.
McLaren’s step ahead of Ferrari, especially as a Mercedes customer team, was evident during the Sprint Race and qualifying sessions, where Ferrari’s deficiencies became apparent.
Hamilton showed strength in the opening of the lap in Q3 but lost out to Russell on straights due to Ferrari’s lack of engine power, particularly noticeable on the long final straight in Canada.
Despite the gap widening in the final stretch, Hamilton’s pace throughout the weekend at one of his best tracks, along with Ferrari’s struggle with race pace, leaves room for improvement for the Maranello team in their battle with McLaren and Mercedes.
With more points up for grabs, Ferrari will need to find a way to outperform their rivals in upcoming races to stay competitive in the championship.”
