On lap 67, Fernando lost oil pressure owing to a mechanical issue in the power unit, and was forced to retire from the race.įERNANDO ALONSO, McLaren Honda Driver, MC元2-03ĭNF - (classified 16th) – PU issue (66 laps) That position was granted to Stoffel by Fernando, who suffered a cruel fate three laps before the end of the race while in a points-paying position (10th) for the first time this season. He lost four places in three laps, and was powerless to mount any sort of fightback, settling into 15th position for much of the remainder of the race following his sole pit-stop, until he was gifted a position (14th) on lap 67 of 70. During the Virtual Safety Car following Max Verstappen’s retirement, Stoffel was overtaken by Kevin Magnussen before the VSC had ended – for which Magnussen later received a penalty, although the damage had been done as it left Stoffel vulnerable to the chasing pack behind on the notoriously power-hungry straights of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
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Stoffel made a strong start from the line, taking advantage of the melee and crossed the line after the first lap in 11th place.īoth drivers opted for a one-stop strategy with a long first stint, and quickly settled into the pack. Both Fernando and Stoffel did well to avoid any first-lap chaos – Fernando lucky to avoid being caught up in a three-car incident. Leclerc (+300), however, is very attractive considering his impressive qualifying times this season.Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Sunday 11 JuneĪ difficult day in the McLaren Honda garage at the Canadian Grand Prix. There’s little value in betting Verstappen at (-120), but there’s certainty in knowing he should contend regardless. Leclerc has largely been unlucky and is due for some good fortune this weekend. Verstappen and Perez have been a well-oiled machine for Red Bull, but it’s far too early in the season to expect them to lead the charge all season long. Podium bets are an attractive alternative for those looking to cash in on drivers with high odds. Only three drivers have won races this year and there likely won’t be a first-time champion at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Location: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canadaīetting online for Formula 1 events can be tricky as there isn’t much value in making wagers on drivers with high odds to win outright.However, the Brit has lower odds (+3300) to win than his Mercedes teammate George Russell (+2800). While Hamilton has taken a back seat to Verstappen and Leclerc this season, he’s still among the greatest drivers of all-time and definitely capable of winning individual races, especially at a venue where he has enjoyed success – Hamilton won the Grand Prix of Canada in 2019 and is tied with Michael Schumacher for having the most victories (7) at the event.Ĭanadian racing fans haven’t had the pleasure of attending a live F1 event in two years and will undoubtedly be rooting for the defending champion Hamilton, who has always been a fan favorite in Montreal. Hamilton won four consecutive World Championships from 2017-to-20 and was tied with Verstappen for the points lead entering the final race of the 2021 season in Abu Dhabi. Lewis Hamilton Hoping To Defend TitleĪ seven-time World Champion with 103 Formula 1 victories, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes finally seem to be having a down season.
He has held the pole position in six of eight races this season.įerrari is now third (Leclerc) and fifth (Carlos Sainz Jr.) in the season standings, while Red Bull occupies the top two spots (Verstappen and Sergio Perez).
Leclerc has largely been hampered by mechanical issues. He won the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix to kick off the 2022 season in March and followed that up with a victory at the Heineken Australian Grand Prix. Leclerc has two DNFs in his last three races.ĭespite his recent form, Leclerc is still in contention to win the season title with more than a dozen races remaining.
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The 24-year-old Ferrari driver finished 19th with a DNF in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and is now in third place in season standings despite being a pre-season favorite among many sportsbooks. Leclerc has been incredibly unlucky of late. Charles Leclerc Looking To Return To Form
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