Even today, if we ask any fan who won theedition of 2019 in Canada, we know it will answer with just one name: Sebastian Vettel. A half truth let's say, because in 2019 the edition was won on the final by Lewis Hamilton, thanks to a 5 second penalty inflicted on poor Sebastian. A defeat that still burns.
In Canada there is also who achieved the only victory in their career, who broke records o who risked their lives. Also, right here also took place the longest race ever, in 2011, due to the rather unstable weather conditions. There are also many who have lost points or world championships by kissing the very famous "wall of champions" one step away from victory. Well, all these episodes perfectly describe theepicity of the races on the circuit Gilles Villeneuve. What could happen this weekend? let's find out with i advice to the Fanta F1!
Fanta F1 predictions for Canada: a tribute to the first Safety!
Safety Car in the race: YES
Did you know that the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix was what started the story of Safety car in Formula 1? Well yes, just on that occasion a car took to the track for the first time "safety" at the head of the group, to slow down the cars. Which also created real chaos given that it was a situation that had not yet been tested and with unclear mechanisms for teams and drivers, who suddenly found themselves managing a different strategy.
Many things have changed since then except for one thing, the fact that Safety's entry reshuffles the cards on the table. There are several occasions in which we have seen it on the track in Montréal. Sometimes for accidents spectacular, others, for breaks unexpected. After a two-year break, we are expecting a race where anything can happen. Also watch out for champion wall, so named for the many accidents involving even the most talented drivers.
Virtual Safety Car: YES
A Baku everything we expected except a race without the Safety Car. On the other hand we guessed the appearance of the Virtual. A similar situation could also occur in Canada, maybe for reliability problems. The race direction this season many times preferred to give a Virtual instead of giving Mayländer extra work.
Red flag: NO
They are on the other hand, the cases in which the red flag was displayed in Canada are rare. The latest in 2011 for the rain, in the longest Grand Prix in history! However, it shouldn't rain on Sunday, even if it should rain quite a bit between now and Saturday!
Drivers distinguish between wet/full wet tires in the race: NO
We try, hoping that the weather holds. At the moment the Forecasts weather for Sunday they give a cloudy but chance of precipitation 0%. Totally different situation, con scattered rains, instead for Friday and Saturday. However, keep your eyes peeled and check the weather assiduously until at least 21:30 on Saturday, because the situation is rather unpredictable and the bad weather could be prolonged. Qualifying kicks off on Saturday at 22pm so you have time to change your pick.
Team double in the race: NO
Although the Red Bull is already at 3 in terms of shotguns, while the Ferrari stood still at 1, it is difficult to hypothesize a race totally in favor of one or the other. In Baku, the Maranello team suffered a very heavy double zero. We have already spoken in a previous article of the situation Power Unit at the Ferrari house and also of the problems encountered by Sainz. The team will necessarily have to act in a conservative perspective, but this does not detract from the possibility of being able to "break" the couple formed by Verstappen e Perez. Canada puts brakes and Power Unit to the test. And the Red Bull hasn't had any problems on the reliability front for a while. It doesn't happen.. but if it happens!
Driver starting from pole wins the race: NO
We know it, Leclerc is the wizard of pole but then fails to materialize on Sunday. His last victory dates back to Australian Grand Prix, third round of the world championship. Now we are at the ninth, so it is appropriate to say that something is wrong. In Canada it is very common to see the poleman on the top step of the podium. Obviously, always if you don't consider the 2019 edition. Assuming you see again Leclerc starting from the first position there is one factor which however does not bode well for the race. In fact, the Monegasque should he replace the turbo by mounting the number 4 one, he will be forced to serve a 10-place penalty on the starting grid.
Number of teams to bring both riders into the top 10: 4
The latest editions have seen more or less always 3 or 4 teams bring both drivers into the top 10. So this time we aim for a slightly higher number than Baku.
Number of cars forced to retire: 3
Opposite speech that of withdrawals. If we saw five in Baku, we expect a lower number in Canada, unless there is a crazy race, like the one in 2014, with an endless series of retirements.
