Preview Octane/Action Plus via Getty ImagesĬan 'underdogs' Mercedes bite back in Montreal?ĮSPN looks at Mercedes' chances of reversing its dismal Monaco Grand Prix performance in Montreal and why its wrong to write off the world champions after one bad race. Kimi Raikkonen explains why he was so far off the battle for pole in Canada. Raikkonen 'paid the price' for early mistakes Story of qualifying: Hamilton matches Senna in styleĮSPN rates the star of qualifying, as well as who impressed and who disappointed at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.Īlonso: Honda deficit means 12th is like poleįernando Alonso thinks 12th on the grid is as good as he could have wished for with Honda's current power unit. Hamilton romps to Senna-equalling pole in CanadaĪ scintilating lap from Lewis Hamilton, 0.330s quicker than Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, sees him claim the 65th pole position of his career, equallying boyhood hero Ayrton Senna's tally.Īll the reaction from up and down the paddock after qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix. Sainz gets grid penalty for Grosjean- Massa incidentĬarlos Sainz has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after colliding with Romain Grosjean and Felipe Massa on the opening lap in Canada. Hamilton: Canadian Grand Prix result a 'great blow' to FerrariĬanadian Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes has dealt Formula One rival Ferrari 'a great blow' after securing its first one-two of the season in Montreal. Who said what after the Canadian Grand PrixĮSPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Montreal paddock following the 2017 Canadian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton led from start to finish to claim an easy Canadian Grand Prix victory ahead of Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas, as chaos unfolded behind the world champions.Īfter an action-packed Canadian Grand Prix, ESPN rounds up the main talking points from the seventh race of the season. Hamilton eases to win at chaotic Canadian Gran Prix Irate Kvyat labels F1 a 'stupid circus' over Canada penaltiesĪn irate Daniil Kvyat labelled Formula One a 'stupid f-ing circus' after being handed a two different penalties at the Canadian Grand Prix for the same incident. Mallya to issue new guidelines at Force India after Canadaįollowing the events of the Canadian Grand Prix, Force India boss Vijay Mallya will issue new guidelines on how to manage the team's drivers, but insists they will still be free to race. Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe says Lance Stroll's first points at the Canadian Grand Prix 'felt like a win' after the teenager's difficult start to life in Formula One.

Williams: Lance Stroll's first points 'felt like a win'

Tensions between McLaren and Honda continue to grow after racing director Eric Boullier labelled the Japanese manufacturer's engine failure in Canada as 'simply, and absolutely, not good enough'. McLaren: Honda failure 'simply and absolutely not good enough' Sebastian Vettel says his overtaking move on Esteban Ocon in the closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix required a big risk but dismissed Ocon's suggestion it was unfair. Vettel: Ocon overtake required 'full risk' The German arrives on the back of a controversial win in Monaco, helped by an odd strategy for teammate Kimi Raikkonen, as Mercedes floundered at the Principality.įollow all the action of the weekend with us here. F1 travels to Canada for the seventh race of the 2017 season, with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel looking to extend an already comfortable lead at the top of the championship.

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