A complicated first day for the teams in the ninth round of the 2024 F1 World Championship. On the circuit of Montrealin Canada, the rain reigned supreme and it was even the hail that affected the first free practice session. For this reason, day 1 did not give great indications, although Ferrari showed a good pace on the medium tyres, for what little is understood.
At Red Bull however, it seems that the problems in dealing with curbs and getting traction when exiting remain. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez they didn’t steal the eye, as they say, and at the same time there was a mishap on the Dutchman’s car. What is it about?
During FP2which caught the attention of enthusiasts and professionals the problem relating to the ERS which occurred on the three-time world champion’s RB20. Max, in fact, was forced to return to the pits, realizing that smoke was coming out of the rear of his car. A critical issue of an electrical nature, which forced the technicians of the Milton Keynes team to intervene.
It will be interesting to understand if, in view of the qualifying day, this problem will affect Verstappen’s weekend. In all this, It is also to be assessed what impact the weather will continue to have on the development of the Canadian round.
