P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton laid down a commanding marker during the final practice session ahead of Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix. It was the first fully dry session of the weekend at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, after showers disrupted both hours on Friday, allowing drivers to get a feel for the resurfaced track. Mercedes driver Hamilton, who […]
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve saw its first dry session of the weekend after rain disrupted Friday’s practices, giving drivers a chance to test the resurfaced track. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes set the pace with a time of 1:12.549s on Soft tires, gaining an early lead of seven-tenths of a second over his rivals. Max Verstappen, in second, trailed Hamilton by 0.374s. Red Bull reverted Verstappen to an older engine after electrical issues with his new unit. George Russell of Mercedes and Lance Stroll of Aston Martin rounded out the top four in a competitive session where McLaren and Red Bull also showed strong performances. Ferrari struggled with Charles Leclerc in tenth and Carlos Sainz down in 12th, facing challenges with pace and handling. Alex Albon and Zhou Guanyu both had premature ends to their sessions due to incidents, setting the stage for an exciting qualifying session at 16:00 local time.
