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Lewis Hamilton Sees Ferrari Gains After Charles Leclerc’s Strong Lead
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Highlights
- Hamilton out-qualified Leclerc consecutively for first time in 2025
- Hamilton’s largest qualifying margin over Leclerc is 0.156 seconds
- Hamilton finished 5th in Canada despite race damage and setbacks
- Red Bull protest over Russell’s win at Canada was rejected
- McLaren leads constructors with 374 points; Mercedes second with 199
- Austrian GP on June 29, British GP on July 6 upcoming
At Montreal, Hamilton felt his improved qualifying would provide a solid race position, but he encountered difficulties during the event that influenced his race result. Hamilton spoke after the race and reflected on his initial momentum.
He explained he was maintaining close distance to Oscar Piastri until he suffered damage, which caused his pace to drop. Strategic decisions further complicated his run, with an extended stint leaving him stuck behind several other drivers.
Despite damage and strategy setbacks, Hamilton still secured fifth place for Ferrari in Canada.
Despite these setbacks, he still finished fifth, with Leclerc taking sixth, marking a double points finish for Ferrari at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Hamilton suggested that, without the issues, he could have potentially finished fourth.
However, he also stated that hitting a groundhog during the race caused further complications that affected the car’s performance. Even though things did not go perfectly, the results marked improvement for the team as they look forward to upcoming races.
The Canadian Grand Prix saw a rejected Red Bull protest and a dramatic clash between McLaren teammates.
Elsewhere in Formula 1, the Canadian Grand Prix drew attention for other reasons, including a protest from Red Bull against George Russell’s victory, which was ultimately rejected. The same event saw a clash between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, a rare intra-team incident that became a talking point among fans and analysts. The McLaren teammates’ clash brought fresh debate on team dynamics.
Discussions on this and more took place on the recent RacingNews365 podcast, featuring analysis from Ian Parkes, Sam Coop, and Nick Golding. Current championship standings show Oscar Piastri leading the drivers’ table with 198 points.
Lando Norris follows with 176, Max Verstappen with 155, and George Russell on 136. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are fifth and sixth, holding 104 and 79 points respectively.
McLaren leads the constructors’ standings, followed by Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull as the season heads into summer.
In the team rankings, McLaren is on top with 374 points, followed by Mercedes at 199, Ferrari at 183, and Red Bull with 162. The season continues with several key rounds ahead.
The Austrian Grand Prix is scheduled for June 29, followed by the British race at Silverstone on July 6. This year’s schedule also includes the iconic Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, with race fans looking ahead to each event amid changing fortunes for drivers and teams. Changes to regulations such as the FIA rule change affecting Mercedes also add to the evolving competitive landscape.
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
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