10 things we learned at the 2023 F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen stormed to another this season with his fine performance in the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix, but this one had a special impact for Red Bull. It now joins Ferrari, McLaren, Williams and Mercedes in securing 100 Formula 1 race victories. 
Behind Verstappen came a scrap between multiple world champions Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, which appeared to delight both. But much …Keep reading

Albon driving “in rearview mirrors” on way to Canadian GP seventh

From 10th on the grid, Albon used a one-stop strategy to gain track position and thereafter kept a train of cars behind him as he tried to make his second set of tyres last to the flag.
His single pit stop jumped him ahead of the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, which had started ahead.
Helped by his car’s inherent straightline form, Albon used all his racing guile in …Keep reading

Autosport Podcast: F1 Canadian GP review

Despite it not being Red Bull’s strongest showing of the season, Verstappen was still able to control from the front to take his sixth win from eight races in 2023, but it was another tough weekend for team-mate Sergio Perez after a poor qualifying meant he could only recover to sixth.
PLUS: How Verstappen helped Red Bull reach F1’s 100 club in Canada
Fernando Alonso and Lewis …Keep reading

Aston Martin reveals cause of Alonso F1 Canadian GP lift and coast order

Alonso was holding off Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton for second in the closing stages when he was told by the team to start lifting and coasting, without being given any explanation.
After the race, team principal Mike Krack revealed that Aston’s request was triggered by an apparent issue with the fuel system, which turned out to be a false flag.
“We thought we had a problem with the fuel …Keep reading

Video: Red Bull’s milestone win at the F1 Canadian GP

But as the first third of the season is now over, we’re starting to see the grid fall into place in some ways and develop in others.
From Alex Albon’s brilliant seventh-place finish and the fight for second between Fernando Alonso, Sergio Perez (and maybe even Lewis Hamilton), to a confusing penalty for Lando Norris and Ferrari’s surprise strong strategy, Martyn Lee chats to Jon Noble and Alex …Keep reading