MONTREAL STORM ADDS EXCITEMENT TO 2024 CANADIAN GP
The chaotic weather conditions in Montreal added excitement to the 2024 Canadian GP, with several drivers fighting for the lead at different points throughout the race. However, it was Verstappen who emerged victorious in the end.
Despite a slight mistake in his attempt to overtake George Russell for the lead early on, Verstappen displayed a calculated performance to secure his 60th career victory in Formula 1. Although this error allowed Lando Norris to close in and overtake him, Verstappen and his team successfully navigated through challenging periods of rain and two Safety Car interventions.
Reflecting on his race, Verstappen expressed his satisfaction with the win, highlighting the unpredictable nature of races like this and his enjoyment of the competition. The treacherous weather conditions made it crucial for him to stay focused, as even the slightest deviation from the racing line could result in a costly mistake. Verstappen praised his team for making the right decisions at the right moments and maintaining a calm demeanor throughout the race.
The Dutch driver also acknowledged the team’s previous success in similar conditions, which boosted his confidence ahead of the race. Additionally, he recognized the element of luck involved, especially with the Safety Car interventions, emphasizing that it is simply part of the nature of racing. Towards the end of the race, as the track dried up, Verstappen’s car demonstrated impressive speed on slick tires, allowing him to hold onto his position until the finish line.
Verstappen concluded expressing his pride in securing his 60th career victory, despite the challenges faced throughout the weekend. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner also praised Verstappen’s performance and commended the strategic decision made by the team’s pitwall, which led to the 119th victory in Formula 1.
Horner expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance in the unpredictable race conditions. He emphasized the importance of making the right decisions at the right moments, especially when transitioning from intermediate to slick tires. Despite losing positions on track, the team managed to regain momentum and progress thanks to the warming of their tires. Horner praised Max’s exceptional driving skills in such challenging circumstances, emphasizing the need for perfect synchronization between the driver and the team.
However, the race result was not entirely positive for Red Bull, as Sergio Perez had a disappointing weekend following the announcement of his contract extension until 2026. He failed to advance beyond Q1 in qualifying for the second consecutive GP. In the race itself, the Mexican driver retired after crashing his RB20 and damaging his rear wing on lap 53. To make matters worse, he received a three-place grid penalty for driving his damaged car back to the pits, which will be applied at the next Spanish GP.
Horner acknowledged the unlucky weekend for Perez, but took solace in the fact that Ferrari also did not score points. He expressed confidence in Perez’s resilience and his ability to bounce back from this setback. The team will assess the car once they return to Europe, and Horner believes Perez will put this weekend behind him and come back stronger in Barcelona.
The advantage of Verstappen over Charles Leclerc has increased to 56 points, as the Monegasque driver failed to score points. In addition, Red Bull now has a 49-point advantage over Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship.
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