P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Friday practice is done and dusted at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, offering clues into how the rest of the weekend could play out.
Mercedes had a strong start at the Canadian Grand Prix with George Russell leading the second practice session.
Rookie Kimi Antonelli also performed well, finishing with the third fastest lap time.
Despite Russell’s four podium finishes this year, Mercedes struggles to consistently compete at the front with McLaren and Red Bull.
McLaren’s Lando Norris was close behind Russell’s time, showing that Mercedes cannot afford to relax.
Russell’s strategy of braking earlier into corners and spending more time at full throttle gave him a slight advantage over Norris.
Mercedes needs to remain focused and competitive to challenge the top teams throughout the weekend.
