Briton Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) was the fastest in the second free practice of the Canadian Grand Prix, the eighth stage of the Formula 1 World Championship, on the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit (4.361 km) in Montreal, reports AFP.

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Max Verstappen, just sixth in practice with Canadian Formula 1 MP number two

Seven-time world champion Hamilton was just 27/1000 ahead of his compatriot and teammate George Russell, while Spaniard Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) took 3rd place.

The second Spaniard Fernando Alonso set the fourth time at the wheel of his single-seater Aston Martin, ahead of Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), and the two-time reigning world champion Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull) finished. in 6th place, ahead of unexpected finisher Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo).

Practice was extended by 30 minutes to one hour and 30 minutes as the first free practice session lasted just four minutes after Frenchman Pierre Gasly’s (Alpine) crash, accompanied by a safety-critical CCTV system failure. device, reports Agerpres.

On Saturday, the pilots will take part in the third free practice (from 19:30 to 20:30 Romanian time), after which they will compete in the qualification (from 23:00 to 00:00 Romanian time). The 2023 Formula 1 season can be watched live on Digisport, Prima Sport and Orange Sport channels.

Formula 1 – Drivers’ standings, season 2023

1. Max Verstappen – RedBull 170 points

2. Sergio Perez – RedBull 117

3. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin 99

4. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 87

5. George Russell – Mercedes 65

6. Carlos Sainz – Ferrari 58

7. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari 42

8. Lance Stroll – Aston Martin 35

9. Esteban Ocon – Alpine 25

10. Pierre Gasly – Alpine 15, etc.

Formula 1 – rating of constructors

1. RedBull 287 points

2. Mercedes 152

3. Aston Martin 134

4. Ferrari 100

5. Alpine 40

6. McLaren 17

7. HAAS 8

8. Alfa Romeo 8

9. Alpha Tauri 2

10. Williams 1

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen

March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez

April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku – Winner Sergio Perez

May 7: Miami – victory for Max Verstappen

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola – CANCELED

May 28: Monaco / Monte Carlo – Max Verstappen wins

June 4: Spain / Barcelona – winner Max Verstappen

June 18: Canada / Montreal

July 2: Austria / Spielberg

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone

July 23: Hungary / Budapest

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort

September 3: Italy / Monza

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.