A lot of historic events and iconic moment happened during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, from that Vettel and Hamilton drama with the German being stripped from his win, pitlane chaos in 2008 and much much more. With Formula 1 travelling to Canada this weekend, we would like to spare a thought for those affected by the wildfires that ravaged the country during the past few weeks.
Join us as we identify the key talking points for next weekend race, who is the main protagonist for the win and to finish on the podium and much more.
RACE WINNERS
Max Verstappen has already won five races this season and he is well positioned to make it six at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. His latest win in Spain extended his lead at the top of the standings to 53 points with many suggesting that Sergio Perez is feeling the pressure as he did a couple of mistakes throughout the weekend. We are pricing Max Verstappen to win at 1.33, whilst teammate Sergio Perez is at 5.50 to reduce the gap at the top.
In Barcelona, Mercedes really tested the effects of their upgrades, and it’s was pretty impressive as they managed to get a double podium, something that they could have only dreamed about last season, let alone this year. For Lewis Hamilton, Canada will always have a special place in his heart, as that is where he won his first ever Formula 1 race and a repeat is priced at 12.00 with Fernando Alonso close by at 15.00.
PODIUM
As Mercedes improved their package for the Monaco weekend, Aston Martin are getting their own upgrades on the car, and they will be put on the car for this weekend. So keep an eye out for the Aston Martin duo, especially on Fernando Alonso, as he seems to be more in tune with his machine than Lance Stroll. We are pricing the Spanish two-time world champion at 1.72 to get onto the podium, whilst George Russell is at 3.00, and Charles Leclerc continues to fall down the order at 5.00 to spray champagne.
This year, the buzz is more about who gets onto the podium rather than who wins, as Max Verstappen has made a habit of doing, and it’s no longer a surprise to see him take the chequered flag, kudos to him and the team for that. In the past two races, there were barely any retirements and no safety cars deployed, but this weekend marks the 50th anniversary since the Safety Car was introduced and with the constant threat of the Wall of Champions, we might see the iconic Safety Car zipping through the circuit.
CARS BETTING
- Mercedes to have both cars in the top three again at 6.00
- Aston Martin to have both cars finish in the top six at 3.00
- McLaren to have both cars finish in the points at 7.00
RACE TIMES
Practice 1 – June, 16th 13:30 – 14:30
Practice 2 – June, 16th 17:00 – 18:00
Practice 3 – June, 17th 12:30 – 13:30
Qualifying – June, 17th 16:00 – 17:00
Race – June 18th, 14:00
Times are all track time, so make sure to double-check depending on your time zones.
CANADA GP – FAQs
How long is the circuit?
The circuit is 4.36km long.
How many laps are done around the Canada GP?
In total and with the current format, 70 laps are required to complete a full race distance.
When was Canada first introduced to the F1 Calendar?
It was first held in 1961, and it’s planned to stay on the Calendar for the future.
Who has the most wins in Canada?
Both Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher won seven races in Montreal.
What is the Wall of Champions?
The Wall of Champions is the last corner drivers need to navigate before finishing their lap at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The name came as Damon Hill, Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve all crashed into the same wall; thus it was ironically renamed as Wall of Champions.