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🏎️ Verstappen Triumphs Amidst Chaos in Canadian GP
Jordan Williams
June 11, 2024
In this week’s email:
Verstappen Triumphs Amidst Chaos in Montreal 🏆
F1 Unveils 2026 Car Regulations 🏎️
Tsuonda stays with RB for 2025 season📝
Race wins per driver 📊
Verstappen Triumphs Amidst Chaos in Canadian GP 🏆
The Canadian Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen triumph amidst chaos, overcoming challenges with curbs and suspension. Lando Norris lost the lead due to a mistimed pit stop during a safety car period, expressing frustration at missed opportunities for victory.
Verstappen's resilience showcased his championship credentials amidst heightened competition this season. Below are the top-10 results from the race:
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
George Russell (Mercedes)
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Daniel Ricciardo (RB)
Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
Other things to note:
Lando Norris has scored a point in every race this year. McLaren has also outscored Red Bull the last three races.
Mercedes' secured their first pole position since Hungary of last year.
Sergio Perez had a tough race, starting 16th and retiring after damaging his car on lap 55. His delay in leaving the track incurred a fine for Red Bull and a grid penalty for Perez in the next race.
F1 Unveils 2026 Car Regulations 🏎️
Formula One is set to undergo significant changes in 2026 with the introduction of lighter, smaller, and more agile cars. It aims to improve race ability and emphasize the driver’s ability.
These changes include reducing the size and weight of carsand replacing the Drag Reduction System (DRS) with a Manual Override mode to encourage overtaking.
The new regulations aim to enhance on-track spectacle and competitiveness, with a focus on sustainability and electric power. Teams will have the opportunity to redesign their cars based on these regulations. Which will potentially reshape the competitive landscape of F1.
Tsuonda stays with RB for 2025 season📝
Yuki Tsunoda has secured his spot with RB for the 2025 Formula One season after the team decided to activate an option in his contract.
Despite interest from other teams, Tsunoda's consistent performance and growth made him the obvious choice. In the last eight races Tsunoda has scored 19 out of 24 RB’s points.
With this announcement, most of the Red Bull team lineup for 2025 is now confirmed, with only one seat remaining uncertain. This development raises questions about the future of Daniel Ricciardo, Tsunoda's current teammate, and the potential for reserve driver Liam Lawson to step up.
Race wins per driver 📊
In 2024, 60% of the Formula 1 grid comprises drivers who have won at least one Grand Prix.
Notably, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, the two most recent F1 champions, lead the pack in terms of wins. Below shows the number of wins each 2024 driver has achieved and their respective positions in the all-time win list:
Lewis Hamilton - 103 wins (1st all-time)
Max Verstappen - 60 wins (3rd all-time)
Fernando Alonso - 32 wins (7th all-time)
Valtteri Bottas - 10 wins (31st all-time)
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 wins (37th all-time)
Sergio Perez - 6 wins (42nd all-time)
Charles Leclerc - 6 wins (42nd all-time)
Carlos Sainz - 3 wins (59th all-time)
George Russell - 1 win (79th all-time)
Esteban Ocon - 1 win (79th all-time)
Pierre Gasly - 1 win (79th all-time)
Lando Norris - 1 win (79th all-time)
Other things happening around F1 🛞