With both the Miami Grand Prix – where the championship leader once again emerged victorious for the third race in a row – and the Nürburgring weekend now in the books, despite the unfortunate ending to what had been a starring performance from Max Verstappen and his team, Formula 1 is ready to get back underway for the fifth round of the season at one of the most iconic circuits on the calendar.
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Some of the track’s most famous corners have become iconic in Formula One history. The opening Turns 1 and 2 immediately demand commitment after the start-finish straight, while Turn 10 – the legendary Hairpin – is one of the key overtaking spots of the entire lap and crucial for maximizing speed onto the back straight.
The final chicane, meanwhile, remains one of the trickiest sections on the calendar, with drivers aggressively attacking the kerbs while threading the car between the barriers at high speed. On the exit of that last chicane sits the circuit’s most feared landmark: the Wall of Champions. The barrier earned its name after catching out multiple world champions over the years, punishing even the slightest misjudgement with instant consequences.
Canadian GP weekend set for dry start and potentially rainy finish
Saturday could prove slightly more unpredictable during both the Sprint Race and qualifying. Cloud cover is expected to increase throughout the day, while temperatures should remain similar at around 22°C. Winds are forecast to come from the ESE at between 8 and 16 km/h, with a modest 15% chance of rain currently in place.
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The biggest weather concern, however, remains Sunday’s Grand Prix. Early forecasts suggest showers could arrive during the morning before conditions gradually become more overcast later in the day. Temperatures are expected to peak at roughly 23°C, accompanied by SE winds ranging from 8 to 16 km/h. As things stand, the probability of rain on race day sits at around 60%.