Alpine team principal Bruno Famin explained why it was “never” under consideration to drop Esteban Ocon for the Canadian Grand Prix as had been rumoured.
no less than fourteen (14) minutes before the scheduled start of the formation lap all drivers must be present at the front of the grid for the playing of the national anthem.
The day’s high will be a mere 19’C with a westerly wind with gusts of 28mph.
Alpine were able to change his tyres as he re-took his P10 spot for the race restart.