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Toronto Sun
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Montreal's Lance Stroll set to race at Canadian Grand Prix after injury setback
Published Jun 11, 2025 • 1 minute read Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll of Canada steers his back to his team garage during the third practice session at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. Photo by Scott Barbour / AP Montreal's Lance Stroll has been cleared to race in this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix after missing the Spanish GP due to pain in his hand and wrist. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Aston Martin driver had qualified in Spain but was withdrawn on medical advice the night before the June 1 race. He later underwent surgery and completed test laps in an older F1 car at France's Circuit Paul Ricard. The pain was believed to be linked to injuries from a 2023 cycling crash. 'I am excited to get back behind the wheel with the team for my home Grand Prix this weekend,' Stroll said Wednesday in a statement posted to the Aston Martin team's official account on the social media platform X. 'I was always going to fight hard to be ready to race in front of the Montreal crowd. I'm feeling good after my procedure and put some laps in at Paul Ricard this week to prepare. Thanks for all the support, see you guys this weekend.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack said after the Spanish GP that having Stroll ready to race in Montreal was the team's 'Plan A.' Reserve drivers Felipe Drugovich and Valtteri Bottas were considered as possible fill-ins if Stroll wasn't fit. 'Lance is feeling fit and healthy, and is excited to compete in front of his home crowd,' the team said in a statement. The Canadian sits 12th in the standings heading into his home race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Stroll, who has three third-place finishes in his F1 career, set a career high at the Canadian GP last year with a seventh-place result. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Care for a wager? Head to our sports betting section for news and odds. NHL Celebrity Editorial Cartoons Toronto & GTA News
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Norris tops first practice for F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
British Formula One driver Lando Norris of McLaren celebrates winning the Australian Formula One Grand Prix on Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. Norris of McLaren topped the first practice session for the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday. Hasan Bratic/dpa Lando Norris of McLaren topped the first practice session for the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday. The British driver clocked the fastest time of 1 minute 33.204 seconds to beat the Alpine of Pierre Gasly by 0.238s. Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari was third. Advertisement Further down the top 10, Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls finished eighth ahead of Yuki Tsunoda, who replaced him at Red Bull from the Japanese GP. Norris won the season opener Australian GP, with his team-mate Oscar Piastri taking victory in the second race of the season in China. But McLaren were dethroned last weekend when four-time defending champion Max Verstappen took Red Bull to the top of the podium at the Japanese GP. Ahead of the race in Bahrain, Norris tops the drivers' championship standings but Verstappen is just one point behind in second. There were a handful of different faces taking part in this session, with teams giving young drivers a chance to get a taste of F1. Advertisement Changes included Frederik Vesti replacing George Russell at Mercedes, Ayumu Iwasa replacing Verstappen at Red Bull and Dino Beganovic driving the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Second practice is later on Friday. Qualifying is scheduled for Saturday ahead of Sunday's race.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Formula 1: How to watch the Japanese Grand Prix on TV and what to know
Formula 1: How to watch the Japanese Grand Prix on TV and what to know Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain waves to his supporters after qualifying session for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain and Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates on the podium after the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates after winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo) FILE - Red Bull driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand during the drivers portrait photo session ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File) Team RB driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) Team RB driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan waits in his car during the third practice session at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour) Team RB driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan waits in his car during the third practice session at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour) Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain waves to his supporters after qualifying session for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, Saturday, March 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain and Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates on the podium after the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo) McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia celebrates after winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix race at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, Sunday, March 23, 2025. (AP Photo) FILE - Red Bull driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand during the drivers portrait photo session ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File) Team RB driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) Team RB driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan waits in his car during the third practice session at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour) SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about the Japanese Grand Prix. It's the third round of the 2025 Formula 1 season. How to watch the Japanese Grand Prix on TV Advertisement — In the U.S., ESPN. — Other countries are listed here. What is the Japanese Grand Prix schedule? — Friday: First and second practice sessions. — Saturday: Third practice and qualifying. — Sunday: The Japanese Grand Prix. Where is the Japanese Grand Prix taking place? The Suzuka circuit first hosted F1 in 1987 and is a favorite with drivers and fans for its fast and technical layout. Owned by Honda, it's the only track on the F1 calendar in a figure-of-eight layout, using a bridge to cross over itself. The timing of the Japanese Grand Prix moved to the spring — cherry blossom season — last year, which means cooler weather and a chance of rain. Max Verstappen won the 2024 race at Suzuka in dominant style from then-teammate Sergio Perez. Advertisement What happened in the last race? Oscar Piastri won the Chinese Grand Prix from pole for McLaren, with teammate Lando Norris second and George Russell third for Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton won the sprint race in his first major success since joining Ferrari, but he and teammate Charles Leclerc were disqualified from the Grand Prix the following day. It was Liam Lawson's second and last race for Red Bull before the team dropped him last week in favor of Yuki Tsunoda, who will be at his home race in Japan. Norris leads Verstappen by eight points in the driver standings. What do I need to know about F1 and the Japanese Grand Prix? Get caught up: Advertisement — McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins Chinese GP from teammate Lando Norris. Both Ferraris disqualified — Ferrari vows to fix 'mistakes' that disqualified Hamilton: 5 takeaways from the Chinese Grand Prix — Red Bull drops Liam Lawson and replaces him with Yuki Tsunoda — Lando Norris: McLaren is ready for a title fight between its drivers — Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari is having a cultural impact far beyond Formula 1 Key stats at Suzuka 3 — McLaren has won three consecutive F1 races for the first time since 2012. A fourth win in a row would be the team's best run in 20 years. 28 — Piastri has scored at least one point in every one of the last 28 race weekends going back to Brazil in November 2023. Advertisement 17 — Ferrari has just 17 constructors' points after its double disqualification in China and is already 61 behind McLaren in the standings. Williams also has 17 but the team is much more satisfied after often racing at the back last year. What has been said since the last race? 'There was no intention to gain any advantage. We will learn from what happened today and make sure we don't make the same mistakes again.' — Ferrari responds to its double disqualification in China. 'We have a duty of care to protect and develop Liam and together we see that after such a difficult start, it makes sense to act quickly so Liam can gain experience.' — Red Bull team principal Christian Horner explains why Liam Lawson was dropped to its second team, Racing Bulls. ___ AP auto racing:
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Red Bull chose Lawson over Tsunoda, then gave the youngster just 2 weeks before bouncing him
Track marshals remove Red Bull driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand's car after crashing during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour) Red Bull driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand stands by his car after crashing during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour) Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, left, of the Netherlands walks with teammate Liam Lawson of New Zealand as they arrive at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) FILE - Red Bull driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand during the drivers portrait photo session ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File) FILE - Red Bull driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand during the drivers portrait photo session ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File) Track marshals remove Red Bull driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand's car after crashing during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour) Red Bull driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand stands by his car after crashing during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour) Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, left, of the Netherlands walks with teammate Liam Lawson of New Zealand as they arrive at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) FILE - Red Bull driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand during the drivers portrait photo session ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake, File) CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Liam Lawson pulled a nearly $100,000 Raptor pickup truck into the parking lot of the Ford Performance Center running a little bit late during his packed schedule of appearances as Red Bull's newest Formula 1 driver. 'You know Ford ships that truck all over the country so that Liam has it to drive every time he's in the U.S.?' said NASCAR driver Noah Gragson, his host for this portion of the January launch of Ford's 2025 season. Advertisement Lawson's schedule was thrown off because he didn't have his laptop — he'd either left it in Europe or it had broken, one or the other — so he'd purchased one to pick up in North Carolina. What the 23-year-old New Zealander didn't realize is he'd chosen a Best Buy store nearly an hour away from his events. The large contingent of Red Bull Racing staffers on site got it all handled, but perhaps it was a small sign that Lawson wasn't ready to make the switch from the junior team to teammates with four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen. Red Bull had bought Sergio Perez out of his contract when his performance cost the team last year's lucrative constructors' title, and Lawson won the second seat over Yuki Tsunoda and other proven veterans. 'We have to have a second driver scoring points every race. That's the bottom line and we believe Liam is ready for the role,' Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told The Associated Press later that day. Like Lawson, Horner had been flown to North Carolina by Ford for its glitzy season launch, and the two were feted on stage that night by none other than Ford Chairman Jim Farley. Advertisement A little over two months later, the honeymoon era welcoming Lawson is over. After opening the season with back-to-back subpar performances, he last week was officially replaced in the car by Tsunoda for this week's Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson has been demoted to Tsunoda's seat at junior team Racing Bulls. Lawson had qualified 18th at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix but crashed out of the race; in China he qualified last for both the sprint race and the main event, finishing 14th and 12th. Horner tried to soften the decision. 'We have a duty of care to protect and develop Liam and, together, we see that after such a difficult start it makes sense to act quickly so Liam can gain experience as he continues his F1 career with Racing Bulls, an environment and a team he knows very well,' Horner said. Advertisement Days later, Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko put it in a much harsher light, saying the team 'made a mistake' in choosing Lawson and accusing the youngster of lacking self confidence. By the time Red Bull made the swap, Verstappen had competed in 188 races for Red Bull while Lawson had been given 173 hours in the car. The team didn't even bother to let Lawson get to Japan — the first circuit this season he has any experience on — to see if familiarity would lead to improvement. 'We were worried that his self-confidence is so damaged that he couldn't bring his normal performance," Marko said. "And on the other hand, we have two drivers for the constructors' championship but also to support Max strategy-wise, if you have two drivers top five or eight it is easier to max a strategy that favors the No. 1 driver.' Verstappen, who can drive a setup that few others can handle, has repeatedly said that Lawson would do much better in the Racing Bulls car and show his true potential. The performance of the Red Bull car itself has dramatically fallen off during Verstappen's run of four consecutive driver championships; if the car was easier to handle, Verstappen wondered, would Lawson have had an easier adjustment? Advertisement Lawson was Verstappen's fourth teammate since Daniel Ricciardo left after the 2018 season. Pierre Gasly, Alexander Albon, Perez and now Lawson have all been bounced. With an alleged clause in his contract that would allow Verstappen to leave Red Bull at the end of this season, the organization had to do something to right the ship. Dumping Lawson was fast and seen by some as cruel, maybe even an act of desperation. The team never found Tsunoda worthy of the seat next to Verstappen, picked a newcomer with little F1 experience instead, and only two races into the season has done a complete about-face. Lawson, who probably had a good idea he was in dangerous territory after the opener, was notably crushed. 'Being a Red Bull Racing driver has been my dream since I was a kid, it's what I've worked towards my whole life,' he wrote on social media. "I'm grateful for everything that's brought me to this point. To every one of you who's stood by me, thank you for all the support. It means the world.' Advertisement His shot to drive alongside Verstappen is likely gone forever and it was an opportunity he was looking forward to back in January when Ford trotted him out as one of the new faces of the racing brand. 'It's a big responsibility,' Lawson said then. 'Red Bull are trying to win the constructors' championship so that's the big focus from their side. And for me, coming in, that's what my role is, to try to score points and achieve that for the team. If we're doing that, then I am doing my job. They are putting a huge amount of pressure on me to deliver right away. The expectation is to support the team and help win the constructors. I'm expecting to score points every race and I'm expecting to be fast enough to do it.' He was wrong. Red Bull was wrong, too. Now Lawson needs to figure out how to salvage his career. ___ AP auto racing:
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
'Relaxed' Piastri eyeing history at Australian GP
On the verge of creating history, McLaren star Oscar Piastri feels relaxed heading into his third Australian Formula One Grand Prix. The Melbourne-born driver will start Sunday's F1 season-opener from second on the grid after being pipped for pole by his teammate Lando Norris. Growing up 15 minutes away from Albert Park, Piastri admitted to feeling pressure and expectation for his first two home GPs in 2023 and 2024. But after winning two races last season, McLaren coming off an unexpected constructors championship and blitzing rivals with their pace, the 23-year-old is feeling good. Thumbs up if you've got a front row seat to your home race 😄👍Super drive, Osc 🧡#McLaren | #AusGP 🇦🇺 — McLaren (@McLarenF1) March 15, 2025 "This is the most relaxed I've been at my home race," Piastri said. "The first two years, especially the first year I came here, it was a pretty overwhelming experience. "Even last year, it was still a pretty big experience. "This year I've just been able to enjoy it a bit more; maybe because I've been a bit more confident in the car under me. "But I've really been enjoying it and been enjoying the support. "I feel like the support's gone up a little bit since last year as well. "It's amazing what happens when you start winning stuff. "But no, it's great to have all the home support and very appreciated." 📻 "Not a bad way to start the year"Kicking off the season with a front-row lockout for @McLaren 🟠#F1 #AusGP — Formula 1 (@F1) March 15, 2025 Piastri is aiming to become the first Australian driver to stand on the podium in Melbourne, let alone win, since the GP moved from Adelaide ahead of 1996. Alan Jones was the most recent local winner of the Australian GP, back in 1980 at Calder Park Raceway, before the race joined the F1 world championship calendar in 1985. But Englishman Norris threatens to spoil the party after producing some hot pace in qualifying. "We're both competitors," Norris said of his relationship with Piastri. "We both want to fight for a win and fight for victories. "There's boundaries around the car, just a little bit more space here and there, but we're free to race." As always, four-time defending champion Max Verstappen will loom large after qualifying third. Attention will also focus on seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who will start his first race for Ferrari from eighth following his high-profile switch from Mercedes. Drivers are preparing for the first wet GP in Melbourne since 2010, with up to 20mm of rain predicted on Sunday. The 58-lap race will get underway at 3pm local time.
