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Who is the 'GPblog Driver of the Day' of the GP of Canada?
- GPblog.com
Max Verstappen was the big winner of the Canadian Grand Prix. However, in addition to the Dutchman, there were more drivers who put in a good performance. Who will take the title of 'GPblog Driver of the Day' in Montreal? Vote in the poll and leave your opinion in the comment section.
Verstappen was allowed to start the race from pole position and was immediately off to a good start, but found it increasingly difficult with Carlos Sainz behind him. The Spaniard, who was fighting for his first career victory, came up short and had to settle for second place.
Behind them, Charles Leclerc struggled forward from the back position. Where it was not made easy for him, he finally managed to cross the line as fifth driver. With that, he kept the damage to himself limited.
Mercedes impresses in Canada
Besides Ferrari and Red Bull Racing, Mercedes also stood out positively. The Brackley-based racing team saw Lewis Hamilton finish in third position, while George Rusell finished one place behind his teammate. It resulted in satisfied faces afterwards, although Mercedes still saw plenty of room for improvement.