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Verstappen triumphs in training! Leclerc with a serious crash!
Max Verstappen leads the first practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix while Leclerc is out after an accident.
Verstappen triumphs in training! Leclerc with a serious crash!
In the first free practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, which took place on June 13, 2025, Max Verstappen secured the best time. The Dutch Red Bull driver achieved an impressive result, despite the complicated conditions on the track. The session was characterized by low grip conditions, which caused difficulties for several drivers.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc caused an early interruption when he crashed into the wall after just 15 minutes. After the incident, he admitted that it was a driving error and apologized to his team. Other drivers such as George Russell and Lando Norris also had problems but managed to avoid collisions.
Training details
After the red flag went up, George Russell set the first record with a time of 1:13.535 on soft tires, but Verstappen was then able to counter meticulously with 1:13.193. Williams' Alex Albon finished the session in second place, just 0.039 seconds behind Verstappen. Carlos Sainz, also of Ferrari, reached third place, followed by Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who also experienced a spin at the hairpin. The top ten of the session were supplemented by Isack Hadjar, Lando Norris, Liam Lawson, Pierre Gasly and Leclerc, who ultimately finished in tenth place.
Verstappen is currently 49 points behind Oscar Piastri in the World Championship, who is ten points ahead of his teammate Lando Norris. Piastri, who was already victorious in Barcelona, is showing consistent performance this season. When asked about upcoming updates for the RB21, Red Bull made people sit up and take notice when it was announced that no major changes were planned for the next races.
Points rules and penalty points
Another important issue that concerns Verstappen is how to deal with penalty points. The driver is not allowed to collect another penalty point at the Grand Prix in Montreal as this would jeopardize his participation in the next race in Spielberg. In the current season, Verstappen is in a class of his own when it comes to his points: in 2023 he scored 575 points, which is the highest value in the history of Formula 1.
The exciting development of the season and the challenge that the drivers experience in Montreal make the Canadian Grand Prix a fascinating event for fans and spectators. The next training session has already been announced for 5pm local time and all eyes are on which riders can make better use of the conditions.