In keeping with my previous rant about the cars being too wide for the tracks (https://fulltimesportsfan.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/formula-1-2025-japanese-grand-prix/), I present the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix as evidence. A Canadian Grand Prix where the most interesting thing is the tyre strategy is no kind of Canadian Grand Prix at all.
But, because of the unexpectedly high tyre wear, it was interesting. Well done to Ocon and Sainz jnr for making a single stop work out.I am still trying to understand Ferrari's strategy. On the other hand, I think that puts me in good company, which includes one of their drivers. I try not to rag on the strategy team, because this is a huge step up from the indecisive years, but ... exactly how was that strategy supposed to work. Was the intention long, long, short? Leclerc wasn't in a position to do anything useful with that strategy given where he qualified.
In other people whose race was compromised by qualifying - McLaren. I think that crash was McLaren's fault as much as it was Norris's. You have two drivers going for the world title and you let them race. Now, thankfully due to the other teams having cars that are not as good, there's no real damage done, except to Norris's title bid and probably his spirit. For what?
This is why I will never object to teams using team orders.
After the race, it was fascinating how differently Toto talked to his two drivers. Although, could Bono sound more like a proud Papa - so adorable. Antonelli on the radio afterwards - also adorable!!
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