Canadian Grand Prix 2010 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton secured his second consecutive victory with a commanding performance at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading home Jenson Button for McLaren's third one-two finish of 2010. The British driver dominated from pole position at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, demonstrating exceptional pace and racecraft to move into championship contention as the title fight intensified heading into the European summer races.

Hamilton's pole lap of 1:15.105 gave him the crucial track position at Montreal's high-speed circuit, where overtaking opportunities are plentiful but track position still proves vital. The 2008 champion made a perfect start and controlled the race from the front, managing his pace expertly through the chicanes and long straights while Button provided ideal support in second place. The McLaren MP4-25 showed excellent race pace at the challenging Canadian circuit, with both drivers managing their tires and fuel loads perfectly in the no-refueling era. Hamilton's victory was a statement of intent - McLaren might not have Red Bull's qualifying pace, but their race execution and reliability were proving decisive.

Fernando Alonso drove a solid race to claim third place for Ferrari, securing important championship points and staying in touch with the leaders. Robert Kubica set the fastest lap for Renault while finishing fourth, continuing his consistent points-scoring form. The race was relatively clean compared to Montreal's usual chaos, with the no-refueling regulations and improved reliability reducing the typical attrition. Hamilton's back-to-back wins moved him into serious championship contention alongside Webber, Button, and Alonso, with Vettel also lurking after his Turkish retirement. The incredibly tight championship battle - with multiple drivers separated by small points margins - suggested the 2010 title would be decided in the season's final races.