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Formula 1 Canadian GP

F1 Canadian GP Live Commentary and Updates - FP3 & Qualifying

Saturday’s action from the eight round of the 2023 Formula 1 season.

Max Verstappen leads the drivers’ standings by 53 points from Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez, following his latest win in Spain coupled with the Mexican’s fourth place finish behind both Mercedes drivers.

Lewis Hamilton topped Friday practice in a Mercedes 1-2, on a mixed up day which saw first practice effectively cancelled due to a track CCTV systems issues which necessitated second practice to be extended to 90 minutes to make up for lost track time.

Final practice starts at 5:30pm BST with qualifying starting at 9pm BST.

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12:25

12:24

It isn't raining at the track right now but the circuit surface is soaking wet and given the cold temperatures - air temp is just 14.5C - that isn't likely to change much over the next hour.

12:21

That was then, this is now. As the rain shower that hit FP2 only arrived for the final five minutes, it is fair to say nobody has much useful wet weather running. So it should mean a busy final practice, at least until the teams run out of wet tyres, that is. Still, I'm ever the optimist it'll be an action-packed session.

12:18

Need a recap on all the key talking points from Friday? We've got you covered:
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/what-we-learned-from-friday-practice-at-the-f1-canadian-gp/10483806/

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12:17

Rain

12:16

After the heavy downpour that hit the end of second practice yesterday, the wet stuff hasn't gone away. So that'll provide plenty of intrigue for qualifying, while every driver will be desperate to keep it clean in final practice.

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12:14

Good afternoon one and all! We're 15 minutes away from final practice for the Canadian GP and I hope you've got your snorkel. It's going to be a wet one.

By: Autosport Staff

Published:

Jun 17, 2023, 4:25 PM