{"id":10317,"date":"2025-06-12T06:42:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/canadian-gp-f1-stroll-returns-verstappen-under-pressure-and-everything-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T06:42:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:42:03","slug":"canadian-gp-f1-stroll-returns-verstappen-under-pressure-and-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/f1\/canadian-gp-f1-stroll-returns-verstappen-under-pressure-and-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian GP F1: Stroll returns, Verstappen under pressure and everything you need to know."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Formula 1 arrives in Montreal: Analysis of the Canadian Grand Prix<\/h2>\n\n\nFormula 1 moves to Montreal, Canada, for the tenth round of the season. This race is special, as it is the hometown of Lawrence Stroll, owner of Aston Martin, and his son and driver, Lance Stroll.\n\nThe Aston Martin team has confirmed Lance Stroll’s participation this weekend, after his absence from the Spanish Grand Prix two weeks ago due to a wrist injury. His return is positive news for the team and fans.\n\nThe Gilles-Villeneuve circuit is known for its overtaking, challenging escape zones and, of course, the groundhogs that often venture onto the track, sometimes with unexpected consequences.\n\nFurthermore, Max Verstappen could be under pressure this weekend, as he is one penalty point away from a race ban, following the incident with George Russell in Spain.\n\n\n

Weather Forecast<\/h3>\n\n\nThe forecast for race number 44 in Montreal includes cloudy skies on Friday, with sun and higher temperatures of 22\u00b0C on Saturday and Sunday.\n\n\n

Featured News<\/h3>\n\n\nThe 2026 calendar is already defined, with important changes: the Madrid Grand Prix will debut at the new Madring circuit, while Imola has been removed.\n\nThe FIA has granted an F1 superlicense to Arvid Lindblad, Red Bull junior driver, before he turns 18.\n\n\n
\"Una<\/figure>\n\n\nA groundhog is seen at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.<\/em>\n\n

History and Statistics of the Circuit<\/h3>\n\nCanada has hosted Grand Prix races since 1967, but the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal was added to the calendar in 1978 and has been a fixture almost every year since then.\n\nThe circuit, named after national hero Gilles Villeneuve, is a favorite for fans and drivers alike. It is characterized by its long straights, challenging chicanes, and the famous “Wall of Champions”.\n\nNext year’s Canadian Grand Prix will be brought forward slightly on the calendar, after the Miami event, to optimize the logistics and sustainability of F1.\n\n\n

Key Data:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Circuit:<\/strong> Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve; Montreal, Canada<\/li>
  • First F1 race:<\/strong> 1978<\/li>
  • Lap record:<\/strong> 1:13.078, Valtteri Bottas (2019)<\/li>
  • Most wins:<\/strong> Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, with seven<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What makes it special?<\/strong> A hybrid street circuit with long straights, tricky chicanes, and the famous Wall of Champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u201cThe Montreal circuit is definitely one of my favorite tracks and it’s a fantastic event. The atmosphere in the city is great: all of Montreal turns into a giant motorsport festival. You feel the energy and excitement everywhere in the city.\u201d – Esteban Ocon<\/p>Esteban Ocon<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    \"La<\/figure>\n\n\nThe hairpin at Turn 10 of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which has been on the calendar since 1978.<\/em>\n\n\n

    What happened last year<\/h3>\n\n\nMax Verstappen achieved his third consecutive victory on the circuit, in a race marked by rain and multiple safety cars. Lando Norris finished second, while Russell, who had achieved pole position, finished third.\n\n\n

    Who will win?<\/h3>\n\n\nIt’s difficult to predict a clear winner, but McLaren seems to be the team to beat at this point in the season.\n\nGiven the configuration of the Montreal circuit, Norris is expected to reduce the gap with Piastri.\n\n\n
    \"An\u00e1lisis<\/figure>\n\n\nAnalysis of the possible podiums in the Canadian Grand Prix.<\/em>\n\n\n

    Here are the championships<\/h3>\n\n\nOscar Piastri leads the standings with a 10-point advantage over Lando Norris. Verstappen is 39 points behind Norris.\n\nIn the constructors’ championship, McLaren leads with a wide advantage over Ferrari.\n\n\n
    \"Lance<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Lance Stroll (left) and his father Lawrence (right), owner of the Aston Martin F1 team, are from Montreal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Grand Prix Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\nHere are the weekend schedules.\n\n\n

    Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nFree practice 1: 18:30 – 19:30 BST\n\nFree practice 2: 22:00 – 23:00 BST\n\n\n

    Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nFree practice 3: 17:30 – 18:30 BST\n\nClassification: 21:00 – 22:00 BST\n\n\n

    Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nRace: 19:00 BST","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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