In the Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen and Red Bull came out as winners. However, there are doubts if Mercedes and McLaren missed the opportunity to beat Verstappen. Mistakes from both Mercedes drivers and a strategic error from McLaren’s Lando Norris raised doubts. The race result could have been different if any of the top five drivers had a slightly different weekend.
Mercedes could have had a chance to win if they could combine George Russell’s qualifying performance with Lewis Hamilton’s race day performance. Hamilton, starting from seventh due to a poor qualifying performance, had a race full of errors. Despite this, he managed his tires better than Russell and showed great speed at crucial moments. If Hamilton had started from a better position, the result could have been different.
McLaren, on the other hand, did everything they could. Norris was unlucky with the timing of the safety car entry, which prevented him from pitting. It was a case of bad luck to offset his previous win in Miami.
If the race had remained dry throughout, Russell, starting from pole position, would have had a good chance of winning. Mercedes showed unexpected pace in qualifying and carried it into the race. However, due to mixed conditions, Russell made many mistakes. He struggled with his intermediate tires in the first stint and went off track in front of the McLarens on slick tires. These errors cost him at least second place.
Norris, with his excellent performance on intermediate tires in the first stint, had the pace to win. However, the safety car came out at an inconvenient time, causing him to rejoin the race behind Verstappen and Russell when they switched to slick tires. Norris was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Despite this, he drove exceptionally well.
Verstappen may not have been the best driver at any point in the race, but his overall performance was the cleanest. He showed determination and managed to achieve a great result even when Red Bull was not dominant.
It is evident that Verstappen is facing tough competition from his rivals, who are constantly challenging him. This season is shaping up to be exciting, with Ferrari’s fall from Monaco to Canada highlighting the unpredictable nature of races. Verstappen’s ability to execute races cleanly, without relying solely on a car advantage, is a testament to his skill.
Norris had a flawless race and showed excellent tire management. He made no mistakes, unlike Russell, who struggled due to errors. Verstappen and Norris were on a different level compared to the rest of the pack when it came to small margins.
Norris had the chance to win the race before the first safety car interrupted his position on the track. His only opportunity to win was an ambitious attempt to overtake Verstappen. Norris believes McLaren could have made better decisions, but it was a marginal call considering his position at the final chicane. In the end, McLaren cannot be blamed for the defeat, as it was mostly out of their control. This should be less frustrating for them compared to Mercedes and Russell, who have a stronger case for letting victory slip away.
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