Why a rainy Canadian Grand Prix could be the ‘perfect storm’ for F1

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The start time for the Miami Grand Prix was brought forward by three hours to avoid heavy rain, particularly thunderstorms, as per local regulations in Florida, but tire supplier Pirelli actually wanted a wet race in the Sunshine State. With both ambient and track temperatures high in Miami, drivers would have found it slightly easier … Read more

The fine line that denied ‘fast’ Antonelli in Canadian GP qualifying

Russell mastered tire temperature management during qualifying, setting up a late charge to pole position

How can you unravel the difference between teammates that is less than the average blink of an eye? In final qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, the difference between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli was 0.068 seconds. Although the margin was close, its significance can be gauged by the jubilation that Russell sent over the … Read more