Max Verstappen returned to victory in Formula 1 in an eventful race at the Canadian GP

Max Vestappen he returned to victory with his Red Bull and established himself at the top of the Formula 1 championship. The 26-year-old Dutchman won the Canadian Grand Prix carried out in the Gilles Villeneuve Autodrome on the Island of Notre Dame, in Montreal. Although the three-time world champion did credit to him, he took advantage of the quick work of his team in one of the stops and the delay he had Lando Norris with his McLaren in the same management. The Englishman was second ahead of his compatriot, George Russellwith Mercedes.

Own Russel He started ahead after taking the pole positions this Saturday from Verstappen. They tied in time, but the “1” went to the British because he set the best time first. It was a complicated start, as the track was wet from the rain before the start. However, the 20 competitors overcame the difficult first round.

Upon reaching the 21st round, the track began to dry out and the DRS was enabled (System that allows better air intake into the car behind and more speed). This technical variant that facilitates overtaking is used in certain places on the circuit and as long as the track conditions are met. Once the track was formed because the asphalt was drying, the runners had that alternative to make passes.

That’s when Norris overtook Verstappen and then to himself Russell. Immediately afterwards, upon entering the main straight, the Mercedes Russel moved and took advantage Verstappen.

Lando Norris finished second (REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier)

On the 26th turn there was a virtual safety car to get the Williams out of Logan Sargeant, that was crossed after a spin. There the drivers took the opportunity to enter the pits and change the tires during the rainy season due to a slight return of precipitation. That was the key to the race since Verstappen He stayed ahead of everyone because Norris delayed his arrest. The Dutchman built a good gap and forced the Briton to wear down his car.

The three-time world champion took command and there were now three leaders in the competition. While Verstappen Then he received great news since his escort in the championship, Charles Leclerc left due to technical problems with his Ferrari on lap 43. Later his teammate also defected Carlos Sainz after a mistake and Sergio “Checo” Pérez due to a crash in which he damaged the rear wing of his Red Bulldays after having renewed his contract with the Austrian squad until the end of 2026. There were a total of five desertions due to incidents, a quarter of the participants.

The track began to dry out and on lap 46, Verstappen made his second arrest. They put medium tires on him and two laps later he regained control by overtaking Norriswhich came out of the pits with cold tires and did not have good grip.

On lap 54 the competition was neutralized due to the mistake and hit of Alex Albon and had to withdraw his Williamsin a day to be forgotten for the historic English team.

George Russell completed the podium (REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger)

After 70 rounds, Verstappen prevailed and achieved his sixth victory in nine Grand Prix disputed this year and reached 60 wins in the Máximasince his debut in 2015. He has 194 points and is followed by Leclerc, with 138, and Norris, with 131.

“It was a crazy race. A lot of things happened and we had to pay attention to the stops. We enter the pits at the right times. Then I knew how to handle the difference. “It was very fun,” said the winner. “We have a suspension problem, but we have to work to continue winning,” Max concluded.

They completed the top ten Lando Norris (McLaren), George Russell (Mercedes), Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), Oscar Piastri (McLaren), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), Daniel Ricciardo (Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team), Pierre Gasly (Alpine) and Esteban Ocon (Alpine).

The next date will be June 23 with the Spanish Grand Prix in it Autodromo de Catalunya, in Montmeló. It will be the return of Formula 1 to the European journey.

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