Formula 1 | Minardi: “Verstappen extraordinary in Canada”

Through the columns of his official website, Giancarlo Minardi analyzed the main points of the last Canadian Grand Prix, ninth round of the 2022 Formula 1 world championship, highlighting how Max Verstappen managed to conquer the top step of the podium in Montreal thanks to a “perfect” and flawless guide.

Despite the pressure from Carlos Sainz, thanks to a feeling that grows from race to race at the wheel of the F1-75, the Dutchman took home his sixth success of the season, further opening the gap towards Charles Leclerc, forced to move up from the penultimate place due to the installation of the fourth seasonal unit.

An important result, sought and strongly desired, which will have to push Ferrari to raise the pace in the events on the calendar that will precede the next summer break.

“Max Verstappen drove a great race without making the slightest mistake,” stated the Manager from Faenza. “Carlos Sainz gave his best performance in the last two years, but at the moment Ferrari cannot fully exploit the power of its power unit.”

“Despite the DRS the Spaniard was unable to attack the Dutchman”, he continued. “From the point of view of the chassis, but also in terms of aerodynamics and engine, the Red Bull is perfect, even superior to the competition. The only flaw of the weekend is the problem that slowed down Sergio Perez."

Here are the assessments of Leclerc's race: “With fifth place he limited the damage by bringing home a solid race. The 49 point gap from Verstappen is starting to weigh heavily, especially against an opponent in such great shape. From here to the end, reliability will be king because three engines are very few and there is still a long way to go.