Canada GP: George wins, Kimi 1st podium
George Russell wins the Canada GP as rookie team-mate Kimi got his first podium. Max came second as the two McLarens collide.
George Magic in Canada
Mercedes have been out of the picture for quite some time. The last three races have not gone well for them, especially Kimi. Even in the practice session Mercedes was nowhere to be been as it was dominated by McLaren. However in the final lap of Q3 George pulled out a stunner to score the Pole. Even Kimi did well to get P4 on the grid. In the race George was faultless and unlike last year in Canada, this time he was able to hold on to the position to secure a well earned race win. Max tried to challenge him at times but he was in no position to do so as George had covered all the bases.
Even the other Mercedes driver, the rookie Kimi Antonelli, did a great job as he overtook Piastri on the first lap and then maintained that position for the rest of the race, earning him his podium in Formula 1. Mercedes have now overtaken Ferarri to become the second best team in the Constructors. The fight for P2 and P3 will be close right till the end of the season.
McLaren fumble in Canada
In the pre-race interview Lando had said that it was inevitable that he and Oscar will collide at some point in the season, given the closely fought battle between them for the driver’s Championship. No one would have thought that it will happen so soon. Both the McLaren drivers were at different positions on the grid and had different strategy. However they found themselves close to each others towards the end of the race. Lando tried to sneak up behind Oscar but ended up crashing into the wall and that ended his race. Thankfully Oscar was fine and at least he finished P4. McLaren was well ahead in the Constructors but the Driver’s title fight is very much on. Not only Oscar and Lando but Max is also in the fight and given we still have quite a bit of the season in front of us we cannot discount George and LeClerc too.
Max showing promise
Max is the most talented driver on the grid and you can never discount him in the Championship. This season has got a lot of ups and down. Monaco was pretty average but Montreal was different. He had the pace and put himself on the front row. While not being able to challenge George, he maintained his P2 position comfortably. He is very much in the fight for the Championship. Meanwhile Yuki Tsunoda had another pointless race but then Red Bull doesn’t have many options for the second seat.
Ferrari again had a mediocre race with Charles finishing P5 and Lewis P6. Alonso did well to get P7. Nico scored a fantastic P8 with Ocon in P9 and Sainz got the final point at P10.
Canada GP Top 10: George wins
