TYRES, NOT POWER UNITS, ARE GREATEST CONCERN FOR DRIVERS IN “INSANELY TRICKY” WET RACE

Drivers are bracing for an "insanely tricky" wet Canadian Grand Prix, with tire performance, not power units, their greatest concern. With ambient temperatures forecast around 12-13C, generating crucial heat into the Pirelli wets and intermediates will be the biggest challenge. This new generation of F1 cars has yet to face a truly wet race, leaving teams guessing on optimal setup and driver feel.

While power units showed their tricky nature in Miami's low-grip moments, the FIA has reduced battery power delivery from 350kW to 250kW for wet conditions. This adjustment should make the cars less of a handful. However, Lando Norris highlighted the difficulty in getting temperature even into dry softs, let alone in colder, wet conditions. George Russell echoed this, calling tire warm-up the "biggest challenge," despite acknowledging the shared struggle. The opening laps of the race will be critical for drivers to find grip and avoid sliding. This unpredictable variable promises a chaotic start in Montreal.