Canadian GP live: Verstappen makes the hole, Sainz hunts, Perez abandons – RMC Sport

20:59 Schumacher explains his abandonment at the microphone of Canal + “We had a small problem with the car which forced us to stop to try to protect what we have left. We had problems with the whole team already in Baku, we have to move forward and keep the positive. This weekend we learned that our car is solid in the rain.”20:5539/70: Gasly and Latifi in the pitsSecond stop for the Frenchman.20 :5237/70: Plan D for LeclercHis engineer suggests plan D, Leclerc replies: “As you wish, I won’t be able to overtake him.”20:5136/70: Leclerc still stuck behind OconStill half a second behind he gap between the two, Leclerc is blocked in his ascent. 20:48 34/70: Verstappen loses grip He complains on the radio. His tires aren’t that old though. He still has more than 8 seconds ahead of Sainz, so no panic.20:4531/70: Leclerc in the exhausts of OconThere is a half second difference between the two pilots, and Leclerc has the DRS, but he still does not manage to overtake. His tires are starting to struggle.20:4229/70: Alonso returns to the pitsThe Spaniard was losing almost 2 seconds per lap, he stops and comes out 7th, behind Ocon and Leclerc.20:4027/70: Leclerc chases OconThe Monegasque is on hard tires and put on a long first stint. 20: 3423/70: Leclerc now 7th With mechanical problems and pit stops, Leclerc has moved up to 7th, but he has not yet stopped. 20: 3322/70 : Alonso again 2ndBut the Spaniard has not pitted yet, while the other top 6 drivers have stopped.20:3120/70: Sainz also pitsThe race leader finally decides to change his tires. A stop of 3.1 seconds, he comes out 3rd, just ahead of Hamilton, as the virtual safety car retired.20:3020/70: Bad stop for NorrisHis tires weren’t ready, it took a long time.20: 3020/70: Russell stops, Schumacher abandonsMechanical problem for Mick Schumacher, Russell takes the opportunity to stop. The race leaders themselves could not return to the pits. Albon returned to the pits.20:2517/70: It’s a fight between Bottas and AlbonLeclerc is blocked behind this duo for the moment.20:2415/70: Verstappen overtakes AlonsoThe Dutchman is on new tires, untouchable. He took 2nd place and is now chasing Sainz, who is less than 6 seconds ahead. He gained 7 places in just 14 laps. He is in a peloton with Bottas and Albon in sight. 20:1912/70: Hamilton passes OconThe Frenchman does what he can and resists braking but then gets caught on the outside. On new tyres, Hamilton had a clear advantage. The Briton is 5th.20:1811/70: Alonso asks Ocon to slow HamiltonOn the radio, the Spaniard asks where Hamilton came out. “Behind Esteban” replies his engineer. “You know what you have to do,” says Alonso. Implied: Ocon must try to keep Hamilton behind him as long as possible. 20:17 10/70: End of the virtual safety car The race resumes. Sainz is now the leader.20:169/70: VERSTAPPEN AND HAMILTON RETURN TO THE PITSDuring the virtual safety car, the leader goes into the pits. Sainz remains on the track. Verstappen leaves 3rd, Hamilton 6th. 20:159/70: Yellow flag Ban on overtaking following Perez’s retirement. The Mexican’s car must be withdrawn from the circuit. 20:148/70: ABANDONMENT OF PEREZ He explains that he lost the engine and was stuck in 3rd. The Mexican must stop on the edge of the track. Retirement.20:138/70: Magnussen changes his wingA stop of more than 17 seconds.20:137/70: Surprising pit stop by GaslyThe Frenchman braked very late and slipped into the voice of the pits, but difficult to know if he did it voluntarily or if he was forced to do it after a missed braking. therefore asks the Danish pilot to stop. For the moment, he does not fit in anyway. 20:106/70: Gasly and Vettel already in the pits Early stops for the two drivers. 20:105/70: Russell takes the best of Magnussen took 5th place, behind his teammate Hamilton.20:095/70: Alonso keeps in touch with SainzThe Alpine driver does not let himself get off the hook, while Sainz does not come back on Verstappen for the moment.20:084/70: Problem for MagnussenAfter a small contact with Hamilton at the start, Magnussen has a small problem on his front wing. Ocon worries about it on the radio and assures that the piece of carbon could fly away. 20:073/70: Sainz passes Alonso! A Spaniard overtakes another. The Ferrari pilot is now 2.4 seconds behind Verstappen and will try to catch up. 20:062/70: Verstappen creates a hole, Leclerc 17th The race leader took a 1.6 second lead over Alonso. Leclerc moved up to 17th and gained 2 places since the start. 20:051/70: Ocon and Russell gain places Both drivers have passed Mick Schumacher. Perez also gained two places in the second part of the peloton, while Bottas missed himself and hit a cardboard panel. , and between Hamilton and Magnussen. But the places remain the same in the top. the world in the wake of Verstappen.7:5870 laps to cover in MontrealWe get back to the starting grid, a few minutes before the lights go out.7:51pm Grandstands full, perfect weatherThe weather is much milder than yesterday during the qualifications. The sun is present and the stands are full. 7:50 p.m. Alonso in the 1st row, the event hoursUnlike yesterday during qualifying, there should be no rain on the program this Sunday. Changes which however earned him to be relayed at the bottom of the grid. He will start 19th, ahead of Tsunoda. 17:53 Verstappen on pole, Alonso surprises Max Verstappen dominated qualifying on Saturday night on a wet track and took pole position. He is ahead of Fernando Alonso, surprising 2nd. The Haas also performed very well: Magnussen will start 5th, Schumacher 6th.