P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has moved slightly closer to Oscar Piastri in the F1 drivers’ title after defeating the championship leader in Montreal.
Max Verstappen explained that Red Bull had to employ an aggressive strategy during the Canadian Grand Prix, securing second place behind George Russell. He started in second and maintained his position throughout the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve while managing tyre wear effectively. Due to early tyre wear issues, Red Bull made pit stops sooner than anticipated, putting Verstappen at a disadvantage for a significant portion of the race. Despite showing improved pace towards the end, he was unable to close the gap on Russell and settled for second. Verstappen considered second place as the best possible outcome, praising the team’s strategic decisions and defensive driving against rival teams. Red Bull formally protested Russell’s win during safety car periods, but the FIA dismissed their claims.
