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Carlos Sainz has explained how pre-empting a forecasted rain shower was behind Ferrari’s decision to use new tyres earlier in Q2 at Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix. Ferrari endured a nightmare qualifying session at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as both drivers struggled with grip and were unable to progress into the top-10 shootout. Charles Leclerc […]
Ferrari had a difficult qualifying session at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with both drivers struggling with grip and failing to make it into the top-10 shootout. Charles Leclerc voiced his frustration with the team’s decision to use new Soft tires in the second stage, which backfired. Carlos Sainz, who qualified 12th, revealed that Ferrari was aiming to maximize the new rubber due to anticipated rain that never arrived. Despite being tipped as favorites in Montreal, Ferrari’s performance was hindered by the resurfaced track and cooler conditions. Team boss Frederic Vasseur refused to use the track conditions or limited track time as excuses, emphasizing the need to do a better job. Despite the challenges, Vasseur remains optimistic about Ferrari’s longer-run pace and hopes that predicted rain could help the team in the race.
