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Newsweek
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Canadian GP Faces Wildfire Threat Ahead of F1 Race Weekend
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Formula One's upcoming Canadian Grand Prix faces a significant threat from last week's wildfires. However, the threat is not from the fire but from the smoke being emitted that has blanketed large areas. With more than 200 locations said to be affected, the air quality worsened to an alarming level. The situation led many to question whether F1 would go on with the race, considering the smoke from the wildfires that covered the circuit last week. Poor air quality could affect breathing and even cause other respiratory illnesses. The scale of the disaster is evident from the BBC's report, which states that smoke from the wildfires caused orange skies in the United Kingdom. Speaking of the Grand Prix in Canada, which is scheduled for this weekend, a report from confirmed that there are no plans in place to cancel the race, considering the present situation. Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL38 leads Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve... Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL38 leads Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 9, 2024 in Montreal, Canada. MoreAccording to IQAir, the current air quality in Montreal is 97 US AQI, which is forecast to decrease below 60 from Thursday. Thus, F1 teams will most likely adhere to their schedules and arrive in Canada on Wednesday. Track action will commence on Friday with Free Practice 1 and 2. The third practice session will take place on Saturday, followed by the qualifying session. The Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. Both McLarens are expected to be the favorites, especially given the 1-2 finish in the Spanish Grand Prix. However, Red Bull's Max Verstappen is also expected to be in the mix. The 2025 championship leader, Oscar Piastri, has showcased stellar performances so far, and his flawless performance in the previous round at Barcelona suggests there's more to come. Speaking after the race in the post-race interview, Piastri said: "I think the pace was really good. We could turn it on when we needed to and just very proud of the work we've done this weekend. It wasn't the best first practice and then we got our stuff together and, yeah, it's a nice way to bounce back from Monaco. So, been a superb weekend." Speaking on his fifth win of the season at the Spanish GP, he said: "Hard to complain. Yeah, very hard to complain. It's been a great year and this weekend's been exactly the kind of weekend I was looking for. You know, we executed everything we needed to when it counted and that's all you can ask for. So, the team gave me a great car once again. "It's a lot of fun winning races at the moment. So, I've been enjoying it, and I hope the team are too. So, thanks to the crowd for being out here. It's been a great weekend, a lot of support out here. A lot of traffic as well, but that's the sign of a lot of fans. So, it's nice to be here."
Newsweek
01-06-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
How to Watch Spanish Grand Prix: Live Stream Formula One, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Formula One heads to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, and you can catch all the action with FuboTV. Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 battles with Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL38 Mercedes and George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63)... Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 battles with Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL38 Mercedes and George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W15 during the race start for the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 23, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. MoreHow to Watch Spanish Grand Prix Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Time: 8:55 AM EST Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Lando Norris will start in the second pole position, fresh off a win at Monaco, and will look to stay hot to further McLaren's distance in the 2025 F1 standings. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, who leads the standings with 161 points, will start in the first position. Max Verstappen, who has led all Formula One drivers in points for four consecutive years, looks like he will finally be knocked off the throne this season by one of the two McLaren drivers in front of him. He will start the race in third, and his 136 points place him well behind both Norris and Piastri for the moment. George Russell (Mercedes) and Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) round out the top five starting positions, and are fourth and sixth in the standings, respectively. Tune in to ESPN on Sunday morning to see who wins the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix. You can live stream all of the action with FuboTV. Live stream the Spanish Grand Prix for free: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
