ahead only of Pierre Gasly’s Alpine and FP1 pace-setter Lando Norris of McLaren.
Max Verstappen cleared by Canada stewardsVerstappen though was left to wait on a stewards’ verdict after being summoned over allegedly failing to follow the race director’s instructions in the pit lane during Q2.
Esteban Ocon says Alpine didn’t do “their part of the job” when the team failed to order Pierre Gasly to give him back P9 on the final lap of the Canadian Grand Prix.
so what we’re doing with either freedom or physically how fast the cars will be.
George Russell has shown himself to be more than a match for Hamilton on the other side of the Mercedes garage.
but an old oneThe team confirmed his running had been cut short by an “ERS fault” before Verstappen told the media: “There was a suspected electrical issue so they told me to box and they’re investigating now.
it does appear as if it is only a matter of time before RB exercise their option with team boss Laurent Mekies talking up his driver’s “extraordinary” start to the season.
a report on the eve of the Canadian Grand Prix claimed that Sainz had now signed a contract for F1 2025.
Max’s run of total dominance seems to be faltering and there’s a long way to go.