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Preview of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
June 10, 2025
in Motorsports
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Preview of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix

The Canadian Grand Prix, the tenth round of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, will take place the weekend of June 13–15 on the semi-permanent street circuit of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montréal. This Canadian event, famous for its long straights and its “Wall of Champions,” could prove to be a turning point for those vying for the World Championship title.

Championship Standings

Drivers’ Championship

Oscar Piastri (McLaren) leads the World Championship with 186 points, having secured his fifth victory of the season at the last Spanish Grand Prix. The Australian holds a 10-point advantage over his nearest challenger, teammate Lando Norris, who is still finding his rhythm in the papaya car. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) sits third with 137 points following a tumultuous weekend in Barcelona.

Chasing the top three are George Russell (Mercedes), with 111 points and remarkable consistency since the start of the season; and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), whose performances have often outstripped what his car should allow.

Constructors’ Championship

In the teams’ standings, McLaren sits at the summit with 362 points, thanks to the combined efforts of Piastri and Norris. The English outfit has dominated the championship with an iron fist, fielding a well-balanced driver pairing and an outstanding car. Ferrari, despite its ups and downs, holds second place with 165 points. Mercedes is third with 159 points, largely on the strength of Russell’s results, while Red Bull is fourth with 144 points, hampered in part by issues with its second car.

McLaren’s dominance comes as no surprise to F1 fans, as they were favourites from the beginning of the championship with two dominating drivers. This dominance can be seen in the odds for the next GP as McLaren are 1.40 favourites to win the Constructors Grand Prix with Piastri and Norris expected to do another 1-2. If you are interested in these odds or want to bet on the Canadian GP, you can find information about the Stake promo code on Oddspedia, which has been reviewed and analysed. The promo code is available to new sign-up users, and it’s essential to read the terms and conditions.

The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Track Characteristics

The 4,361-metre circuit combines two long straights parallel to the Saint Lawrence River with a succession of chicanes and slow corners that place tremendous strain on the brakes. As such, it is a demanding track for reliability, since the engines also tend to suffer significant wear between the walls.

The final chicane has been the scene of many famous retirements, as the proximity of its retaining wall punishes even the smallest mistake. The layout features aggressive kerbs and high-speed sections that test the stability of the car.

Track History

Inaugurated in 1978 following the Montréal Olympics, the circuit has remained on the calendar almost without interruption and is renowned for its high tyre wear and the likelihood of Safety Car deployments due to incidents against its walls. The combination of aerodynamic load and top speed is critical: a powerful engine and good traction are necessary, while in qualifying the long straights allow for record-breaking speeds.

Recent Form of the Fastest Teams

McLaren: Continuing Their Dominance

McLaren arrives in Canada after an impressive 1–2 in Spain, with Piastri first and Norris second in a high-degradation race where the car showed great pace and excellent tyre management. If tyre wear is high again, they should have a relatively easy day in the office.

Ferrari: Seeking Answers

Second in the Constructors’ Championship, the Italians still haven’t found the perfect balance. They alternate stellar weekends like Monaco and Spain with disasters like Miami. All of this with Hamilton still struggling to get on terms with the red car in his first season with the team.

Mercedes: Aiming to Return to the Podium

Mercedes appears to be in a much stronger position than in other years under this regulation, scoring podiums with Russell in Australia and China. The W16 E seems a competitive car, but it still has a long way to go to catch McLaren… and above all, they need to bounce back from three tough races in a row for the Silver Arrows.

Red Bull Needs Tsunoda

Red Bull struggles with the RB21, especially in the case of the second driver. Yuki Tsunoda stepped into the car hoping to improve on what Liam Lawson did… and he has, but not enough to eliminate the problem.

Key Factors for Montréal

Tyre Strategy

Pirelli will bring the softest compounds in its range for this weekend, as we saw in Monaco: C4 (hard), C5 (medium) and C6 (soft).

Since overtaking is relatively easy here, teams may choose a variety of strategies. A relatively short pit lane and the high probability of Safety Cars also play a role.

DRS Use and Traffic Management

The circuit’s longest straight—1.1 kilometres long—plus DRS, offers many overtaking opportunities. In addition to this, there are two more zones: one on the start/finish straight and another between Turns 8 and 9. Thus, passing should not be an issue around Montreal, opening alternative strategies with fresher tires.

Weather Forecast

According to the weather forecast, maximum temperatures of 20 °C are expected, with mostly clear skies and little chance of rain. Therefore, a completely dry race and cool temperatures are anticipated, which should help teams with higher degradation and allow them to push their cars’ cooling systems a bit more.

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