P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Both Ferrari cars failed to make Q3 for the first time since the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix in what has been a difficult weekend for the team in Canada.
Carlos Sainz highlighted two factors responsible for Ferrari’s unexpected double Q2 exit at the Canadian Grand Prix. The lack of brand-new tires in Q2 led to both Leclerc and Sainz being eliminated, starting 11th and 12th, a disappointment after their success in Monaco. Sainz expressed surprise at the team’s slow performance since FP3, attributing it to a lack of grip and subpar ride in Canada compared to Monaco. He mentioned the unpredictable weather and graining as potential race influencers, hoping for chaos to improve Ferrari’s position. Sainz acknowledged McLaren’s strong consistency and raised concerns about Ferrari’s set-up, questioning if they made errors with tire management or car setup for the weekend.
