Overview of the Second Practice Session at the Canadian Grand Prix
British Formula 1 driver George Russell, representing Mercedes, topped the second practice session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix at the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit in Montreal.
Session Results
- George Russell (Mercedes): Set the fastest time, leading by 0.288 seconds over Lando Norris (McLaren).
- Lando Norris (McLaren): Second place, 0.288 seconds behind Russell.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes): Third place, 2.88 seconds behind Russell.
- Alexander Albon (Williams): Fourth place, 1.088 seconds behind Russell.
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): Fifth place, 1.288 seconds behind Russell.
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren): Sixth place, leading the overall standings despite decepcionating times on Friday.
- Carlos Sainz (Williams): Seventh place.
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari): Eighth place.
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull): Ninth place, dominator of the first practice session.
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls): Tenth place.
Incidents and Weather Conditions
Canadian driver Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) crashed into a wall early in the session, damaging his front left suspension. Argentine driver Franco Colapinto (Alpine) also experienced a spin at the first corner, though he managed to continue without further incident. Despite this, Colapinto’s confidence continues to wane, resulting in the 18th-place finish.
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) did not participate in the second practice due to his car not being repaired in time following an earlier afternoon accident.
Track conditions remained slick, with the external temperature rising slightly from the first session (19°C compared to 16°C).
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is George Russell? George Russell is a British Formula 1 driver currently representing Mercedes.
- Why is George Russell’s performance relevant? Russell topped the second practice session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, showcasing his skills and potential for a strong race performance.
- Who else performed well in the practice session? Lando Norris (McLaren) finished second, followed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), Alexander Albon (Williams), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), and Oscar Piastri (McLaren) who leads the overall standings.
- What incidents occurred during the practice session? Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) crashed into a wall, and Franco Colapinto (Alpine) spun at the first corner. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) did not participate due to an unresolved accident.
- What were the track conditions during the practice session? The track remained slick, with a slight increase in external temperature from the first session.
