The 10th race of the season takes F1 to the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve in Canada. This is a critical race, as the title race may be narrowed to two drivers. The Canadian Grand Prix is a staple on the F1 calendar and is popular among both drivers and teams. The McLaren’s dominance in the Spanish GP hints at a similar pattern in Montreal.
Oscar Piastri leads his teammate in the Drivers Championship by a small margin. The gap is small, and any errors can completely turn the tables around. And not to forget, Verstappen is lurking in the background, ready to strike. This weekend, we’ll see three of the softest compounds, and you can expect an array of strategies in the race. Let’s look into the preview of the 2025 Canadian GP in detail.
Key Storylines for the 2025 Canadian GP
1. Verstappen on the Verge of Race Ban
Max Verstappen had a disappointing weekend in Barcelona, compounded by a 10-second penalty, which dropped him to 10th in the race. The Dutch driver is on the verge of a race ban if he accumulates any more penalty points in the next couple of races. So, he’ll be under a lot of spotlight going into this weekend.
2. Internal Battle Between Teammates at McLaren
The entire F1 fraternity is convinced that a McLaren driver is going to be the World Champion at the end of the year. However, we haven’t seen any clashes or fireworks between the teammates. This is quite surprising, but we may soon have clashes between the two as the season gets into its busy part.
Predictions for the 2025 Canadian GP
1. Pole Position for the Race: Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri has been the most in-form driver in the 2025 season. After a tough start to life in the Australian GP, the Aussie has managed to put his best foot forward throughout the year. If McLaren has the car, then he is a clear favorite to take pole.
2. Race Winner: Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri is a very cool head in the race and has had some excellent starts in the race. The McLaren has excellent race pace, and when he’s in the lead, then he’ll be hard to overtake, even if the other car is a McLaren. So, the one on pole has all the cards up his sleeve and will most likely end up winning the race.
3. Biggest Surprise: Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz has had a tough start to life in Williams and has been outclassed by his teammate. However, this weekend could be the race where the smooth operator finally gets his act together. The Williams has shown great potential throughout the year and will most likely be strong in Montreal.
4. Biggest Flop: Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has been struggling the entire year in his new car. After a horror show in Spain, the 7-time champion will find it difficult to get the best out in the cold conditions. Montreal hasn’t been the best race for Ferrari in the hybrid era, and it’ll be hard to change this time around.
2025 Canadian GP Timings
The 2025 Canadian GP will take place between 13th June to 15th June. The timings for the event are:
- Practice 1: 11:00 PM on 13th June
- Practice 2: 2:30 AM on 14th June
- Practice 3: 10:00 PM on 14th June
- Qualifying: 1:30 AM on 15th June
- Race: 11:30 PM on 15th June
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