After Leclerc's solo in his Monaco, F1 moves to the overseas continent. The queen category of Motorsport flies in Canada, for the grand prize a Montreal. Let's discover the secrets of the circuit ahead of the weekend in Canada.
Hamilton and Schumacher king of Canada. On the circuit McLaren dominated
The Montreal circuit (named after Gilles Villeneuve) is a semi-permanent city route. Long 4361 meters, Presents 14 curves e 3 DRS zones. The first on the main straight, the second between 7 and 8, the third between 12 and 13. Inaugurated in 1978, has undergone many changes in its history, also due to the accidents of Imola 1994. The urban nature of the track, however, compromises some developments. And that's why every little mistake counts: the walls are very close and often there Safety car was the protagonist on Sunday.
The race's palmares features two legends with the same number of victories (7): Lewis Hamilton e Michael Schumacher. McLaren e Ferrari they are also the most successful teams, with the British ahead 13 a 12. Even on pole positions, the two drivers mentioned above master with 6, with the Anglo-Saxon team still ahead with 11. Followed by the Italian team and the Williams with 8. The absolute track record belongs to Sebastian Vettel (2019) in 1'10 "240, while the official one a Valtteri Bottas (2019) in 1'13 "078.
Traction and agility: these are the keys for Canada
Obviously, comparing a track like that of Monaco with that of Canada it is practically impossible. In fact, the teams almost never take into consideration the data obtained from the Principality. Compared to the previous stage, a lot will be needed in the one scheduled this week availability. The Canadian circuit is characterized by many changes of direction, where a very pointed front is essential. A ready car will be useful especially in the last chicane, where the infamous one is at the exit Wall of Champions. Furthermore, in Montreal they are really put to the test brakes. Optimal management will be a turning point in this grand prix.
Red Bull in difficulty, Ferrari and McLaren lurking
It's time for predictions, and for the first time in a long time they are not so obvious. After the various news this week regarding the Red Bull problems, maybe we could live one three-way battle for victory until the end of the season. Both the Milton Keynes team and Ferrari and McLaren they can compete for pole and a place on the top step of the podium. The Red one it would seem the fittest one of the three, and is ready to confirm the triumph in Monaco.
ARTICLE BY FRANCESCO ORLANDO
