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Ferrari endured a nightmare weekend in Canada as its failure to advance into Q3 during qualifying was followed by a double non-finish during the race.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur expressed hope that all the challenging aspects of the Formula 1 season were confined to the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. The team faced difficulties in Canada, with both drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, unable to progress beyond Q2 in qualifying. This followed their strong performance in Monaco, where Leclerc achieved pole position and a race victory. Unfortunately, Leclerc encountered engine issues early in the race and retired, while Sainz spun and sustained damage later on. This was the first race since the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix that both Ferrari cars failed to finish. Vasseur mentioned the team’s confidence in their pace but acknowledged that everything went wrong at the start of the race. Ferrari hoped for a red flag to address Leclerc’s power unit problem but had to pit eventually, costing valuable time. Sainz also faced challenges, including contact with Bottas, which damaged his car before his spin in the race.
