2023 Canadian Grand Prix

Championship standings

Verstappen leads with 170 points, 53 ahead of Pérez. Alonso is third, 18 points behind Pérez. Red Bull lead the Constructors’ Championship from Mercedes by 135 points and Aston Martin by 153.

Previous race

At Spain, Verstappen led every lap, took the fastest lap, and won — his third career grand slam. Hamilton and Russell completed the podium for Mercedes, promoting the Silver Arrows to second in the Constructors’ Championship ahead of Aston Martin.

Between-race developments

Wildfires in the Quebec region briefly put the Grand Prix in danger of cancellation. Formula One Management confirmed on 9 June that the event would proceed as planned.

Aston Martin bring major upgrades to the race, overhauling the AMR23’s sidepods and floor.

Tyre choices

Pirelli brings the C3, C4, and C5 compounds — designated hard, medium, and soft.

Practice

The first session is abandoned after a few minutes following a CCTV failure at the venue and the stranding of Gasly’s Alpine on track; only twelve drivers set a time, with Bottas fastest ahead of the two Aston Martins. The FIA extends FP2 from 60 to 90 minutes in compensation. The extended second session is topped by Hamilton ahead of Russell and Sainz, but is red-flagged twice — for issues with Ocon’s and Hülkenberg’s cars. FP3 is topped by Verstappen ahead of Leclerc and Alonso, and is red-flagged when Sainz crashes.