Max Verstappen has cut short a recent challenge from Carlos Sainz to win the Canadian Grand Prix and further extend his lead in the league. With Formula 1 returning to Montreal for the first time in three years, it was Verstappen’s Red Bull that took the checkered flag to move 46 points away at the top of the standings. Sainz was fast in the final stages after a period behind the safety car, but could not find a way to get past Verstappen and had to come to terms with second place, the pair were joined on the podium by Lewis Hamilton – the seven-time world champion who took third place for Mercedes. . “The safety car did not help,” Verstappen said. “Overall, Ferrari was very fast in the race. It was really exciting in the end. I gave him everything I had, and I saw that Carlos did the same. The last laps were a lot of fun. Fortunately, this year we are fast in the straights and that helps a lot “. Hamilton’s team-mate George Russell continued his all-time record of five goals throughout the season as he finished fourth ahead of Charles Leclerc, who recovered from 19th place to claim a decent amount of points for Ferrari. The Alps were sixth and seventh, Esteban Ocon finished ahead of Fernando Alonso, while Valtteri Bottas, Guanyu Zhou and local favorite Lance Stroll completed the points. Watch all the latest F1 news and reactions from an exciting Canadian Grand Prix below:
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Max Verstappen dramatically holds back Carlos Sainz to win the Canadian Grand Prix and strengthen his lead in the league
With Formula 1 returning to Montreal for the first time in three years, it was Verstappen’s Red Bull that took the checkered flag to move 46 points away at the top of the standings. Sainz was fast in the final stages after a period behind the safety car, but could not find a way to pass Verstappen and had to come to terms with second place. The pair took the podium from Lewis Hamilton – the seven-time world champion who finished third for Mercedes. George Russell’s team-mate continued his goal-scoring record in the top five all season as he finished fourth ahead of Charles Leclerc, who recovered from 19th-place finish to claim a decent amount of points for Ferrari. Michael Jones June 20, 2022 9:06 AM 1655711928
George Russell on the deafness
George Russell said the issue of the seal – the car that bounces very fast – remains a serious concern for Mercedes despite their improved appearance in Canada. “It was bumpy, it was definitely bumpy out there,” he told Sky F1. “We were not seals, we just jumped a lot in a straight line and just hit the ground. So, it’s definitely going to be a good night’s sleep tonight. “ (AFP via Getty Images) Lawrence Ostlere20 June 2022 08:58 1655711560
Lewis Hamilton “crashes” to finish on the podium at the Canadian Grand Prix
The seven-time world champion struggled with his Mercedes this season and has just arrived in Montreal. The design of this year’s cars has led some teams to suffer from bounces – known as seals – at high speeds, with Mercedes being among the worst. Hamilton needed help to get out of his car after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix a week ago and needed acupuncture and cryotherapy on his back to reach the grid. The 37-year-old qualified fourth in the rain of Montreal on Saturday and went better in the race, claiming the 184th podium of his career but only the second from a difficult 2022. Jack Rathborn20 June 2022 08:52 1655710116
Carlos Sainz keeps Ferrari ‘faster’ than Red Bull in Canada despite defeat
“This weekend I was faster for the first time – I mean all season, but for the first time in the championship,” said Carlos Sainz after the Canadian Grand Prix. “I was the fastest guy on the track, both in the middle and on the hard. I caught Max in both cases and felt comfortable with the car. “I was everywhere, close [the] walls, you know, confident – ragged, and I felt comfortable out there, so it’s a shame I didn’t get my first win. “ Jack Rathborn20 June 2022 08:28 1655675941
Silverstone is next for the British Grand Prix
The next time Formula 1 returns to the UK as the sport heads to Silverstone ahead of what is expected to be another record number. Will Red Bull win for the seventh time in a row, which means that Max Verstappen can extend his lead in the league? Can Charles Leclerc return to the ground shortly after taking the penalty shootout in Canada? Or could Lewis Hamilton make a surprise move with a revamped Mercedes and claim his first win of the season at home? Make sure you keep an eye on The Independent’s F1 coverage for the next fortnight in anticipation of another huge race. Dan Austin 19 June 2022 22:59 1655675041
The rating of the manufacturers after the victory of Red Bull in the Grand Prix of Canada
Here’s the current builders’ standings after Red Bull won their sixth consecutive game at the Canadian Grand Prix. Dan Austin 19 June 2022 22:44 1655674191
Ranking of drivers after Verstappen’s victory in the Canadian Grand Prix
Here’s the current drivers standings after Max Verstappen’s victory in the Canadian Grand Prix. 13) Daniel Ricciardo – 15 14) Sebastian Vettel – 13 Dan Austin 19 June 2022 22:29 1655673721
Verstappen admits Ferrari was faster than Red Bull in Canada
Max Verstappen admitted that Ferrari was faster than Red Bull in the Canadian Grand Prix. The world champion had to hold back a recent challenge from Carlos Sainz in the last fifteen rounds to win, extending his lead in the league to 46 points. “Overall it was a pretty tough match for us,” he told Sky Sports F1. “I was hoping for a little more pace than the car, but Ferrari seemed quite fast in the race. It was hard to match Carlos on laptimes. These last fifteen laps have been steady and I knew I could not afford to make a mistake because it was so close to me. I think so [they were faster] today, absolutely. So we have to understand that. In a race we have the advantage, then they look fast again, so we are very close. “It is very important to always have a good lead, but you also know that it can change very quickly. “There are always things you need to do better.” Dan Austin 19 June 2022 22:22 1655673291
Sainz says Ferrari did everything to challenge Verstappen for victory
Carlos Sainz insists Ferrari did everything they could to challenge Max Verstappen in Canada this afternoon, but says the first F1 win to go away was far from over. “In the end I left nothing on the table out there,” Sainz told Sky Sports F1. “I really want my first victory, so you can imagine how much I was pushing. I was the fastest on the track today and I gave it my all out there. We had enough aces but not enough pace to get past Red Bull. With the tail wind it was very difficult to pass today. I know I gave my best. “I think without the safety car I could hang it. Max caught me but not at a pace that would easily overtake me at the end of the race. But there was a safety car and we had to get it. As a team we had a good match. This weekend for the first time in the championship I was the fastest on the track. In the middle and strong I caught Max. I was close to the walls with confidence, I was ragging and I felt comfortable out there. Dan Austin 19 June 2022 22:14 1655672761
“Disappointing” race on the streets of Leclerc
Charles Leclerc was able to mitigate the damage caused by his low start by finishing fifth in the Canadian Grand Prix, but was left ruining a “disappointing” race. “It was really frustrating,” the 24-year-old told Sky Sports F1. “The last part was nice, but obviously the first part I was stuck on a DRS train and there was nothing I could do. Then, in the middle of the fight, I found myself stuck behind Esteban [Ocon] in much newer tires so it had very good traction and that was enough to hold me back. Then we had a slow pit stop and fell behind another DRS train, but the end was quite fun. I had to be aggressive to get more points and the fifth is the best we could do today. “In general, the feeling was good and that’s a good sign. I do not know if that would be enough for Red Bull today, but it was close all season and I felt like Carlos [Sainz] was quite strong today. “That shows that it would be close.” Dan Austin 19 June 2022 22:06
