After the third free practice session, the Formula 1 Grand Prix will give way to qualifying on Saturday afternoon on the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit in Montreal.
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The rain could also be part of it. Quebecer Lance Stroll, driver for the Aston Martin team, hopes to take the opportunity to climb to Q3 with the 10 fastest cars.
“We showed speed on Friday, so that’s the goal [d’atteindre le troisième segment des qualifications]“Said Stroll on Friday after the first two free practice sessions.
Max Verstappen, driving his Red Bull, will be one to watch in particular, as he seems to have a logical chance of taking the lead.
At Ferrari, Charles Leclerc is already guaranteed to start in 11th place as well as components of the power unit of his single-seater have been replaced. According to the regulations, he will thus be penalized by 10 places on the starting grid.