Canadian Grand Prix 2022 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Max Verstappen dominated the Canadian Grand Prix to extend his championship lead, claiming pole position, victory, and fastest lap in a commanding performance at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Red Bull driver controlled the race from start to finish, delivering his sixth win of the season and first at the Montreal circuit. Carlos Sainz finished second for Ferrari after starting from the back of the grid due to power unit penalties, with Lewis Hamilton securing his first podium since the season opener with third place for Mercedes.

The race featured dramatic incidents and strategy calls throughout. Yuki Tsunoda's crash brought out an early Safety Car, bunching up the field and triggering the first round of pit stops. Later, Mick Schumacher crashed heavily at Turn 8, bringing out another Safety Car and temporarily closing up Verstappen's advantage. However, the Dutchman controlled each restart perfectly, managing his pace and tires expertly to rebuild his lead. Charles Leclerc's race ended in disappointment when his Ferrari suffered another reliability issue, this time an engine problem that forced him to retire while running in the points.

Sainz's recovery drive from 19th on the grid to second place was one of the performances of the race, showcasing Ferrari's underlying pace even as reliability continued to plague them. Hamilton's podium provided a morale boost for Mercedes after a difficult season, though they remained well off the pace of the leaders. Sainz set the fastest lap on his charge through the field. Verstappen's seventh consecutive podium finish extended his championship lead to 46 points over Sergio Perez, with Ferrari's title challenge fading rapidly in the face of mounting reliability woes.