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Round 7 - Montreal I Introduction

Six different winners in the first six races has left many wondering when the true pecking order for the 2012 season will emerge.

The past 62 seasons of the World Championship have frequently seen the pendulum swing between teams during the year, but never to this extent.

While the source of the unpredictability has been widely claimed to be the sensitive nature of the Pirelli tyres, it should be noted that the rubber is merely the icing on a cake that has been in the making for some time.

The fact that the performance gap between the teams is so small this year is the reason that the way the teams are ‘switching the tyres on’ during qualifying and the races is proving so vital.

Even last year, those at the front of the field would lose minimal positions if caught out by (for example) an unforseen change in track temperature during qualifying. With just 0.5s separating the top 10 in Q2 last time out in Monaco, the line between hero and zero is finer than ever.

The most obvious explanation for the year-on-year compression of the field is of course the removal of the blown diffuser systems. For much of the last two seasons, it was those undercar systems separating the midfielders from the front of the pack.

Aerodynamics has, after all, been the dominant factor in car performance for more than a decade - an area made all the more important by the continual narrowing of other development avenues such as engine performance.

What does this all mean for the rest of the 2012 season? Well, maybe there will not be a pecking order, in the traditional sense of the term, this year after all.

As the intra-team battles at both Ferrari and McLaren have proven, the days of team-mates lining up side-by-side all the way down the grid appears to well and truly be a thing of the past.

Making sense of it all

Stefan BartholomaeuSJournalist, Speedcafe.comEditor, Speedcafe Race Guides

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As the Formula 1 circus packed up on the Sunday night of the 2012 season opener in Australia, McLaren was undoubtedly the team to beat.

Following a strong pre-season, the Woking-based squad locked out the front-row of the Albert Park grid before securing first and third in the race. Jenson Button was practically aglow following his third AGP win in four years, while Lewis Hamilton was clearly upset having only finished third following an ill-timed Safety Car intervention.

Fast-forward five races and the team heads to the Canadian Grand Prix having failed to add to its win tally. Perhaps more remarkably, Hamilton and Button sit just fourth and seventh in the championship standings, with the latter a full 31 points adrift of leader Fernando Alonso.

The closeness of the 2012 field may have seen no repeat winners in the first six races, but the slide down the points table for both McLaren drivers is evidence that the squad has failed to deliver on its early promise.

Unfortunately for Hamilton, the race-pace from his MP4-26 has simply not been fast enough. Third place finishes in each of

the first three Grands Prix appeared to be the maximum that could be achieved, while extreme tyre degradation (Bahrain), a fuelling mistake in qualifying (Spain) have combined with pitstop issues to keep the Briton off the podium in each of the last three events. Five top-two qualifying performances not a single top-two finish at least shows that Hamilton has given himself every chance at scoring top results.

For Button on the other hand it’s been a very different story. The 2009 World Champion has failed to even make it into Q3 in each of the last two races, leaving him with a qualifying average of 6.3 for the season to date. With Hamilton at 1.8 (based on qualifying positions, not actual

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penalty-effected starting positions), the gap between the two is the third largest in the field. Only at Ferrari (Fernando Alonso on 8.0 and Felipe Massa on 13.0) and Williams (Pastor Maldonado on 10.0 and Bruno Senna on 14.7) are the averages further apart.

The poor qualifying runs have combined with a crash in Malaysia and a mechanical failure in Bahrain to leave Button a long way from the points lead he enjoyed after Albert Park. Heading to this weekend’s Canandian Grand Prix, the Briton admits that sorting his Saturday woes will be vital.

“This weekend it’s going to be important to get a handle on the car in qualifying,” says Button.

“At the last two races, Q2 hasn’t gone my way, so, no matter what pace you have in the race, you’re still compromised on Sunday afternoon, particularly as the pack is so tightly bunched at the moment. My aim for the weekend will be to have a stronger qualifying performance and to be able to build on that in the race.”

McLaren is aiming for its third Montreal victory in a row this season following wins

from Hamilton and Button in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Button’s win last year came in extraordinary circumstances, with a last-lap pass on Sebastian Vettel completing a drive that had seen the McLaren rise from last place at the halfway point. A series of incidents had peppered the open phase of Button’s afternoon - a clash with Hamilton that ended his team-mate’s race among them.

“My win there last year was one of those rare occasions when everything just came right,” reflects Button. “It’s still hard to believe that I was running in last place past half-distance and yet still managed to come through and take victory on the final lap. The memories of that win will always be with me.

“Montreal is always a race I look forward to anyway. The city has such a great vibe to it, the people are friendly and extremely welcoming and the fans are incredibly passionate. It’s the perfect place to go racing and you can feel the excitement building literally as soon as you step off the plane.”

Hamilton too has happy memories of Montreal, with his win at the venue in 2007

the first of his Grand Prix career. A second Montreal victory three years later was also highly memorable - the day’s chaotic race proving the catalyst for the move to the current fast-wearing Pirelli tyres.

While the last three races have seen Hamilton grow increasingly frustrated with his team, the 27-year-old is optimistic that the Canadian Grand Prix will mark a turning point in the season.

“I know that the results we all want will soon come to us,” says Hamilton. “I am doing everything I can to extract every tenth from the car, and I know that the guys at the track and the men and women back at MTC are doing everything they can to give me a car that’s worthy of winning. We are still very much in the hunt for this world championship.

“On paper, I think our car will be well-suited to the circuit. We showed in Spain that we’re very good in high-speed corners, but we were also quick in the final sector, which is slower and more technical. Of course, it’s still difficult to accurately predict the outcome, so I’ll be focusing on another clean weekend where I can score more consistent world championship points.”

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11Round 7 - Montreal I Track Details

CIRCuIT GIlleS VIlleneuVe

turns 1 & 2Braking from over 300kph into the slow combination of Turns 1 and 2 has seen some great wheel to wheel action over the years. A crucial corner, especially on the opening lap.

turns 3 & 4A fast right-left chicane, where the drivers need to ride the kerbs for the quickest line.

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rear wingA different family of rear wing is unleashed for Montreal as the layout requires a low to medium downforce package, away from the higher downforce configurations of previous circuits so far this year. The effect of DRS on lap time here is larger than at the higher downforce tracks.

BrakesThe demands on brakes are far higher here than at any other track, and a lot of Friday running will be dedicated to monitoring brake temperatures to evaluate and simulate race performance.

SuspensionThe track layout means a compromise of running the car as soft as you dare to be able to ride the kerbs, without making it too soft to be able to change direction quickly for the many chicanes.

tyresThis will be the second race where we see the combination of soft and super soft

Pirelli compounds. The track surface is smooth, though not as smooth as Monaco. There are relatively low energies going through the tyres, although the potential ambient temperature can range from 15C to 35C which affects performance.

front wingAs with the rear wing, lower downforce is required than at previous venues as part of the low to medium downforce package.

engineIt’s quite a harsh circuit for the engine, with long periods spent at full throttle accelerating out of the slow corners and along the straights. It is not a particularly severe layout for the gearbox however.

turn 6 & 7Another chicane, this time left-right and much lower speed than the first, with the drivers needing to ride the kerbs once again for the fastest route.

turn 8A 300kph+ straight leads into a third chicane, right-left once more, which requires quick direction change and good kerb riding capabilities from the car.

turn 10Famous for brave moves, in some cases too brave, Turn 10 provides another heavy braking area from around 300kph to around 100kph.

turn 13The fastest section of the track with maximum speeds of around 330kph followed by heavy braking, and a need to ride the kerbs heavily through the chicane. The exit of the second part of the chicane is bordered by the famous ‘wall of champions’ which has caught out many championship winning drivers over the years.

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SEbASTIAN VETTEL

the Bagman’S SaY...Red Bull Racing became the first team to take

two wins this season thanks to Mark Webber’s performance last time out in Monaco. The squad may have endured its slowest start to a campaign in three years, but two wins from the last three races has seen its drivers both move to within three points of the Drivers’ title lead.

Montreal, however, is one of the few circuits to the team is yet to win on - the street layout having somewhat marginalised the raw downforce advantage that the team has carried through the last two seasons. Despite its claims, no longer being allowed to use the floor it debuted in Bahrain may also make victory here a tough prospect.

Base: Milton Keynes, UKTeam Principal: Christian HornerTechnical Chief: Adrian NeweyChassis: RB8Engine: Renault RS27-2012

Debut: Albert Park, 2005Constructors’ titles: 2Wins: 29Pole Positions: 39Fastest Laps: 23

Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 03/07/1987 Debut: Indianapolis, 2007World Championships: 2 Wins: 22Poles: 31 Fastest Laps: 10Career Highlights: 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2006 F3 Euro Series, 2nd 2004 Formula BMW ADAC

Nationality: AustralianDate of Birth: 27/08/1976 Debut: Albert Park, 2002World Championships: 0 Wins: 8Poles: 9 Fastest Laps: 13Career Highlights: 3rd 2010 and 2011 World Drivers’ Championship, 2nd 2001 International F3000, 1st 1996 British FF Festival

MARK WEbbER

SEBASTIAN VETTELChampionship Position: 2Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 7.0Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 4.8

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JENSON buTTON

the Bagman’S SaY...Lewis Hamilton’s strong qualifying pace this

season means that the McLaren driver will once again enter this weekend’s race amongst the favourites for victory. While Montreal has traditionally been one of the easier circuits to pass on, clean air has repeatedly proven vital for preserving rubber and hence maintaining lap speed this season.

A return to the podium for Hamilton will require the team to eradicate the pitlane errors that have dogged the 2008 World Champion in recent races.

Jenson Button meanwhile must improve his qualifying performances if he is to be a factor in a dry race.

Base: Woking, UKTeam Principal: Martin WhitmarshTechnical Chief: Paddy LoweChassis: MP4-27Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z

Debut: Monte Carlo, 1966World Championships: 8Wins: 176Poles Positions: 148Fastest Laps: 149

Nationality: BritishDate of Birth: 19/01/1980 Debut: Albert Park, 2000World Championships: 1 Wins: 13Poles: 8 Fastest Laps: 7Career Highlights: 2009 World Drivers’ Champion, 1st 1998 British FF Festival, 1998 British FF Champion

Nationality: BritishDate of Birth: 07/01/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2007World Championships: 1 Wins: 17Poles: 20 Fastest Laps: 11Career Highlights: 2008 World Drivers’ Champion, 2006 GP2 Champion, 2005 F3 Euroseries Champion

LEWIS hAMILTON

JENSON BUTTONChampionship Position: 7Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 6.3Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 10.0

LEWIS HAMILTONChampionship Position: 4Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 1.8Best Finish: 3Average Finish: 10.5

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SCuderia ferrari

fERNANDO ALONSO

the Bagman’S SaY...Fernando Alonso has earmarked this weekend’s

race as a true test of whether he is a genuine contender for the 2012 title. The Spaniard has defied all predictions by leading the championship after six races - adding podium finishes in each of the last two events to his sensational victory in Malaysia.

The Ferrari package proved particularly weak in the areas of traction and top speed at the beginning of the season - both of which are ultra-important characteristics in Montreal. Even if those factors conspire to keep Alonso out of the top five in qualifying, the double-World Champion cannot be counted out of a top three finish having only once failed to improve on his qualifying position during the first six races.

Base: Maranello, ItalyTeam Principal: Stefano DomenicaliTechnical Chief: Pat FryChassis: F2012Engine: Ferrari 056

Debut: Monte Carlo, 1950World Championships: 16Wins: 217Pole Positions: 205Fastest Laps: 227

Nationality: SpanishDate of Birth: 29/07/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2001World Championships: 2 Wins: 28Poles: 20 Fastest Laps: 19Career Highlights: 2005 and 2006 World Drivers Champion, 1st 1999 Euro Open by Nissan

Nationality: BrazilianDate of Birth: 25/04/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2002World Championships: 0 Wins: 11Poles: 15 Fastest Laps: 14Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 World Drivers’ Championship, 1st 2001 Euro F3000, 1st 2000 Formula Renault Eurocup

fELIPE MASSA

FERNANDO ALONSOChampionship Position: 1Best Qualifying: 3Average Qualifying: 8.0Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 4.5

FELIPE MASSAChampionship Position: 14Best Qualifying: 7Average Qualifying: 13.0Best Finish: 6Average Finish: 12.5

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merCedeS amg PetronaS f1 team

MIchAEL SchuMAchER

the Bagman’S SaY...Expect to see both Nico Rosberg and Michael

Schumacher contend for the win in Montreal, especially if low ambient conditions prevail.

Both drivers were in impressive form on the streets of Monte Carlo, with Schumacher brilliantly topping qualifying for the first time since making his comeback. While the German’s weekend again went pear-shaped with a mechanical issue in the race, Schumacher has seven previous Canadian Grand Prix victories to his name, and was very strong on Sunday afternoon here last year.

Rosberg meanwhile started and finished second in Monaco, and is sure the Montreal layout will suit the W03 that has already taken him to one victory this season.

Base: Brackley, UKTeam Principal: Ross BrawnTechnical Chief: Bob BellChassis: F1 W03Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z

Debut: Albert Park, 2010World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 2Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 03/01/1969 Debut: Spa, 1991World Championships: 7 Wins: 91Poles: 69 Fastest Laps: 76Career Highlights: 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 World Drivers’ Champion, 1990 German F3 Champion

Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 27/06/1985 Debut: Sakhir, 2006World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2Place of Birth: WiesbadenCareer Highlights: 2nd 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, 2005 GP2 Champion, 1st 2002 Formula BMW ADAC

NIcO ROSbERG

MICHAEL SCHUMACHERChampionship Position: 18Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 6.3Best Finish: 10Average Finish: 17.8

NICO ROSBERGChampionship Position: 5Best Qualifying: 1Average Qualifying: 5.2Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 6.7

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lotuS f1 team

KIMI RAIKKONEN

the Bagman’S SaY...Both Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean

appeared to be knocking on the door of victory in Bahrain and Spain prior to the team’s tough run in Monaco. Grosjean’s race in the principality ended on the way to the first corner, while Raikkonen suffered from surprisingly high tyre degredation.

Although the latter could indicate that the E20 reacts poorly to the Super Soft tyre (which will also be seen in Canada), most are expecting the team to be back in the hunt this weekend. The track layout should suit the team’s car, which has generally proven to have a greater temperature working range than the Mercedes.

Base: Enstone, UKTeam Principal: Eric BoullierTechnical Chief: James AllisonChassis: E20Engine: Renault RS27- 2012

Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 2

Nationality: FinnishDate of Birth: 17/10/1979 Debut: Albert Park, 2001World Championships: 1 Wins: 18Poles: 16 Fastest Laps: 36Career Highlights: 2007 World Drivers’ Champion, 2nd 2005 World Driver’s Championship, 2000 British Formula Renault champion

Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth: 17/04/1986 Debut: Valencia, 2009World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2011 GP2 and GP2 Asia Series Champion, 2010 Auto GP champion, 2007 F3 Euro Series Champion

ROMAIN GROSJEAN

KIMI RAIKKONENChampionship Position: 6Best Qualifying: 5Average Qualifying: 8.7Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 6.7

ROMAIN GROSJEANChampionship Position: 8Best Qualifying: 3Average Qualifying: 6.0Best Finish: 3Average Finish: 12.2

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Sahara forCe india f1 team

PAuL DI RESTA

the Bagman’S SaY...Having scored points in five of the season’s first six

races, Force India has proven that its VJM05 package is good enough to sneak into the points on a regular basis.

While the team has designs on repeating the podium efforts of fellow midfield squads Sauber and Williams, a lack of a single top five finish from either Nico Hulkenberg and Paul di Resta thus far indicates that such results are somewhat optimistic.

Qualifying speed continues to prove an issue, with both drivers averaging seventh row starts.

Points are a strong possibility again this weekend however, with Saturday’s order likely to indicate just how many are achievable.

Base: Silverstone, UKTeam Principal: Vijay MallyaTechnical Chief: Andrew GreenChassis: VJM05Engine: Mercedes-Benz FO108Z

Debut: Albert Park, 2008World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 1

Nationality: ScottishDate of Birth: 16/04/1986 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2010 DTM Champion, 2006 Formula 3 Euroseries Champion, 1st 2006 Masters of F3

Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 19/08/1987 Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: Pole Position for 2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, 2009 GP2 Series Champion, 2005 Formula BMW ADAC champion

NIcO huLKENbERG

PAUL DI RESTAChampionship Position: 11Best Qualifying: 10Average Qualifying: 13.7Best Finish: 6Average Finish: 9.3

NICO HULKENBERGChampionship Position: 15Best Qualifying: 9Average Qualifying: 13.2Best Finish: 8Average Finish: 12.7

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SauBer f1 team

KAMuI KObAyAShI

the Bagman’S SaY...Sauber was uncharacteristically bullish on its

chances prior to Monaco, but found itself with a shocking weekend that saw both drivers miss Q3 on Saturday and the points on Sunday.

In truth, the team never really got to show its true form on the street circuit, with Sergio Perez having what was believed to be a failure-induced crash during qualifying, and Kamui Kobayashi out of the race thanks to the opening turn pile-up.

This weekend will mark Perez’s first proper look at the Montreal circuit having missed the race last year due to injuries sustained in Monaco.

Base: Hinwil, SwitzerlandTeam Principal: Peter SauberTechnical Chief: Matt MorrisChassis: C31Engine: Ferrari 056

Debut: Kylami, 1993World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 4

Nationality: JapaneseDate of Birth: 13/09/1986 Debut: Interlagos, 2009World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2008/09 GP2 Asia Series Champion, 4th 2007 F3 Euroseries, 1st 2005 FRenault Eurocup

Nationality: MexicanDate of Birth: 26/01/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2nd 2010 GP2 Series, 4th 2007 British F3 Championship Class, 1st 2007 British F3 National Class

SERGIO PEREZ

KAMUI KOBAYASHIChampionship Position: 12Best Qualifying: 4Average Qualifying: 11.3Best Finish: 5Average Finish: 13.0

SERGIO PEREZChampionship Position: 10Best Qualifying: 6Average Qualifying: 12.2Best Finish: 2Average Finish: 10.5

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SCuderia toro roSSo

DANIEL RIccIARDO

the Bagman’S SaY...Toro Rosso has now gone four races without

scoring a single point - leaving the Italian squad languishing down in ninth in the Constructors’ Championship, a full 22 points behind eighth-placed Force India.

On the whole, qualifying speed has let the team down across the early part of the season, with Daniel Ricciardo’s stunning Bahrain effort the only time either driver has started on the first seven rows since Albert Park.

Unlike Monaco, both drivers are relatively unfamiliar with the Montreal circuit, which will provide an extra challenge before qualifying.

Base: Faenza, ItalyTeam Principal: Franz TostTechnical Chief: Giorgio AscanelliChassis: STR7Engine: Ferrari 056

Debut: Sakhir, 2006World Championships: 0Wins: 1Pole Positions: 1Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: AustralianDate of Birth: 01/07/1989 Debut: Silverstone, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2009 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd 2010 Formula Renault 3.5, 2008 Formula Renault 2.0 Champion

Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth:25/04/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: – Wins: –Poles: – Fastest Laps: –Career Highlights: 2nd 2011 Formula Renault 3.5 Series, 2010 British Formula 3 Champion, 2nd European Formula Renault 2.0 series

JEAN-ERIc VERGNE

DANIEL RICCIARDOChampionship Position: 17Best Qualifying: 6Average Qualifying: 13.3Best Finish: 9Average Finish: 13.8

JEAN-ERIC VERGNEChampionship Position: 16Best Qualifying: 11Average Qualifying: 16.3Best Finish: 8Average Finish: 12.2

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WilliamS

the Bagman’S SaY...Williams came back to earth with a thud

in Monaco following the heights of Pastor Maldonado’s Spanish Grand Prix victory.

The team insists that its lack of results disguised its true performance, with a grid penalty awarded to Maldonado for an infringement in FP3 clearly not helping the Venezuelan’s cause.

Both drivers will be firmly shooting for points finishes in Canada. A 10th place in Monaco provided Bruno Senna with his third points finish of the season - again emphasising that the Brazilian’s race performances are far superior to his qualifying efforts.

Base: Grove, UKTeam Principal: Frank WilliamsTechnical Chief: Mike CoughlanChassis: FW34Engine: Renault RS27- 2012

Debut: Aires, 1978World Championships: 9Wins: 114Pole Positions: 127Fastest Laps: 130

Nationality: VenezuelanDate of Birth: 09/03/1985 Debut: Albert Park, 2011World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2010 GP2 Champion, 3rd 2006 Formula Renault 3.5, 1st 2004 Formula Renault 2000 Italia

Nationality: BrazilianDate of Birth: 15/10/1983 Debut: Sakhir, 2010 World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 2nd 2008 GP2 Series, 3rd 2006 British F3 Championship, 5th 2008 GP2 Asia Series

bRuNO SENNA

PASTOR MALDONADOChampionship Position: 9Best Qualifying: 2Average Qualifying: 10.0Best Finish: 1Average Finish: 14.5

BRUNO SENNAChampionship Position: 13Best Qualifying: 13Average Qualifying: 14.7Best Finish: 6Average Finish: 14.0

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Caterham f1 team

hEIKKI KOVALAINEN

the Bagman’S SaY...Caterham heads to Canada on somewhat of

a high after Heikki Kovalainen’s performance in Monaco. The Finn’s 13th place run was achieved after holding McLaren’s Jenson Button at bay for a large portion of the race, and saw the team move past Marussia for 10th in the Constructors’ Championship.

Expectations must be kept in check for this weekend however, with Monaco’s tough-to-pass nature contrasting sharply with Montreal. Taking advantage of other’s mistakes in Q1 and benefitting from attrition in the race are still the team’s best shots at scoring strong results.

Base: Hingham, UKTeam Principal: Tony FernandesTechnical Chief: Mike GascoyneChassis: CT01Engine: Renault RS27-2012

Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships : 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: FinnishDate of Birth: 19/10/1981 Debut: Albert Park, 2007World Championships: 0 Wins: 1Poles: 1 Fastest Laps: 2Career Highlights: 1st 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, 2nd 2005 GP2 Series, 1st 2004 World Series by Nissan

Nationality: RussianDate of Birth: 08/09/1984 Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 3rd 2011 Australian Grand Prix, 2nd 2009 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 GP2 Asia Series

VITALy PETROV

HEIKKI KOVALAINENChampionship Position: 19Best Qualifying: 16Average Qualifying: 18.5Best Finish: 13Average Finish: 17.5

VITALY PETROVChampionship Position: 23Best Qualifying: 19Average Qualifying: 19.7Best Finish: 16Average Finish: 17.7

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PEDRO DE LA ROSA

the Bagman’S SaY...Pedro de la Rosa may have retired on the

opening corner of the Monaco Grand Prix, but the weekend can still be considered HRT’s most encouraging of the campaign so far. The Spaniard had genuinely out-qualified Charles Pic’s Marussia for the first time all season - the veteran’s Q1 effort proving just 0.1s shy of Timo Glock.

Q1 in Canada is again set to be an interesting battle between the two KERS-less squads, while the gap between de la Rosa and team-mate Narain Karthikeyan - which grew to 1.2s in Monaco - will as always be something to look out for.

Base: Madrid, SpainTeam Principal: Luis Perez-SalaTechnical Chief: Jean-Claude MartensChassis: F112Engine: Cosworth CA2012

Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0WIns: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: SpanishDate of Birth: 24/02/1971 Debut: Albert Park, 1999World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 1997 Formula Nippon F3000 Champion, 1995 Japanese Formula 3 Champion

Nationality: IndianDate of Birth: 14/01/1977 Debut: Albert Park, 2005World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 4th 2005 US Grand Prix, 4th 2000 British F3 Championship, 4th 2003 Formula Nissan WS

NARAIN KARThIKEyAN

PEDRO DE LA ROSAChampionship Position: 24Best Qualifying: 21Average Qualifying: 22.5Best Finish: 19Average Finish: 21.2

NARAIN KARTHIKEYANChampionship Position: 22Best Qualifying: 23Average Qualifying: 23.8Best Finish: 15Average Finish: 20.8

2012 FORM

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maruSSia f1 team

TIMO GLOcK

the Bagman’S SaY...Marussia’s focus in Canada should be on making sure

both of its cars make it through the weekend without a repeat of the reliability glitches that have popped up from time to time across the opening six weekends.

The issues have particularly hurt rookie Charles Pic, who will again have a new circuit to learn this in Montreal.

Losing 10th in the Constructors’ standings to Caterham in Monaco was a bitter pill to swallow as a front-wing problem for Timo Glock denied the German the chance to make the most of Heikki Kovalainen’s own late-race troubles. Reversing the switch appears unlikely barring a race of extremely high attrition.

Base: Banbury, UKTeam Principal: John BoothTechnical Chief: Pat SymondsChassis: MR01Engine: Cosworth CA2012

Debut: Sakhir, 2010World Championships: 0Wins: 0Pole Positions: 0Fastest Laps: 0

Nationality: GermanDate of Birth: 18/03/1982 Debut: Montreal, 2004World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 2 Fastest Laps: 1Career Highlights: 2nd 2009 Singapore Grand Prix, 2007 GP2 Champion, 1st 2001 Formula BMW ADAC

Nationality: FrenchDate of Birth: 15/02/1990 Debut: Albert Park, 2012World Championships: 0 Wins: 0Poles: 0 Fastest Laps: 0Career Highlights: 4th 2011 GP2 Series, 3rd 2008 and 2009 World Series by Renault FR 3.5

chARLES PIc

TIMO GLOCKChampionship Position: 20Best Qualifying: 20Average Qualifying: 21.3Best Finish: 14Average Finish: 16.8

CHARLES PICChampionship Position: 21Best Qualifying: 21Average Qualifying: 21.7Best Finish: 15Average Finish: 19.7

2012 FORM

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33Round 7 - Montreal I Race Stats

ChaMPIonShIP STanDInGSWorld driVerS ChamPionShiP

no driver nat Car Points

1 Fernando Alonso Spain Ferrari 76

2 Sebastian Vettel Germany Red Bull 73

3 Mark Webber Australia Red Bull 73

4 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain McLaren 63

5 Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes 59

6 Kimi Raikkonen Finland Lotus 51

7 Jenson Button Great Britain McLaren 45

8 Romain Grosjean France Lotus 35

9 Pastor Maldonado Venezuala Williams 29

10 Sergio Perez Mexico Sauber 22

11 Paul Di Resta Great Britain Force India 21

12 Kamui Kobayshi Japan Sauber 19

13 Bruno Senna Brazil Williams 15

14 Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari 10

15 Nico Hulkenberg Germany Force India 7

16 Jean-Eric Vergne France Toro Rosso 4

17 Daniel Ricciardo Australia Toro Rosso 2

18 Michael Schumacher Germany Mercedes 2

19 Heikki Kovalainen Finland Caterham 0

20 Timo Glock Germany Marussia 0

21 Charles Pic France Marussia 0

22 Narain Karthikeyan India HRT 0

23 Vitaly Petrov Russia Caterham 0

24 Pedro de la Rosa Spain HRT 0

World ConStruCtorS ChamPionShiPPos Constructor Points

1 Red Bull Racing 146

2 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 108

4 Scuderia Ferrari 86

3 Lotus F1 Team 86

5 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team 61

6 Williams F1 Team 44

7 Sauber F1 Team 41

8 Sahara Force India F1 Team 28

9 Scuderia Toro Rosso 6

11 Caterham F1 Team 0

10 Marussia F1 Team 0

12 HRT F1 Team 0

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ReCenT CanaDIan GRanD PRIx WInneRS

Year driver Car location2011 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes Montreal2010 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes Montreal2008 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber Montreal2007 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes Montreal2006 Fernando Alonso Renault Montreal2005 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes Montreal2004 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Montreal2003 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Montreal2002 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Montreal2001 Ralf Schumacher Williams-BMW Montreal2000 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Montreal1999 Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes Montreal1998 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Montreal1997 Michael Schumacher Ferrari Montreal1996 Damon Hill Williams-Renault Montreal1995 Jean Alesi Ferrari Montreal1994 Michael Schumacher Benetton-Ford Montreal1993 Alain Prost Williams-Renault Montreal1992 Gerhard Berger McLaren-Honda Montreal1991 Nelson Piquet Benetton-Ford Montreal1990 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Montreal1989 Thierry Boutsen Williams-Renault Montreal1988 Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Montreal1986 Nigel Mansell Williams-Honda Montreal1985 Michele Alboreto Ferrari Montreal1984 Nelson Piquet Brabham-BMW Montreal1983 Rene Arnoux Ferrari Montreal1982 Nelson Piquet Brabham-BMW Montreal1981 Jacques Laffite Ligier-Matra Montreal1980 Alan Jones Williams-Ford Montreal1979 Alan Jones Williams-Ford Montreal1978 Gilles Villenueve Ferrari Montreal1977 Jody Scheckter Wolf-Ford Mosport1976 James Hunt McLaren-Ford Mosport1974 Emerson Fittipaldi McLaren-Ford Mosport1973 Peter Revson McLaren-Ford Mosport1972 Jackie Stewart Tyrrell-Ford Mosport1971 Jackie Stewart Tyrrell-Ford Mosport1970 Jacky Ickx Ferrari Mont-Tremblant1969 Jacky Ickx Brabham-Ford Mosport1968 Denny Hulme McLaren-Ford Mont-Tremblant1967 Jack Brabham Brabham-Repco Mosport

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PReVIouS WoRlD DRIVeRS’ ChaMPIonS

Year driver nat Constructor Wins Poles Points2010 Sebastian Vettel GER Red Bull 5 10 2562009 Jenson Button GBR Brawn 6 4 952008 Lewis Hamilton GBR McLaren 5 7 982007 Kimi Räikkönen FIN Ferrari 6 3 1102006 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1342005 Fernando Alonso ESP Renault 7 6 1332004 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 13 8 1482003 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 6 5 932002 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 11 7 1442001 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 11 1232000 Michael Schumacher GER Ferrari 9 9 1081999 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 5 11 761998 Mika Häkkinen FIN McLaren 8 9 1001997 Jacques Villeneuve CAN Williams 7 10 81 1996 Damon Hill GBR Williams 8 9 971995 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 9 4 102 1994 Michael Schumacher GER Benetton 8 6 921993 Alain Prost FRA Williams 7 13 991992 Nigel Mansell GBR Williams 9 14 1081991 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 7 8 961990 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 6 10 781989 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 2 761988 Ayrton Senna BRA McLaren 8 13 901987 Nelson Piquet BRA Williams 3 4 731986 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 4 1 721985 Alain Prost FRA McLaren 5 2 731984 Niki Lauda AUT McLaren 5 0 721983 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 1 591982 Keke Rosberg FIN Williams 1 1 441981 Nelson Piquet BRA Brabham 3 4 501980 Alan Jones AUS Williams 5 3 67

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PReVIouS WoRlD DRIVeRS’ ChaMPIonS

Year driver nat Constructor Wins Poles Points1979 Jody Scheckter RSA Ferrari 3 1 511978 Mario Andretti USA Lotus 6 8 641977 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 3 2 721976 James Hunt GBR McLaren 6 8 691975 Niki Lauda AUT Ferrari 5 9 64.51974 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA McLaren 3 2 551973 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrell 5 3 711972 Emerson Fittipaldi BRA Lotus 5 3 611971 Jackie Stewart GBR Tyrell 6 6 621970 Jochen Rindt AUT Lotus 5 3 451969 Jackie Stewart GBR Matra 6 2 631968 Graham Hill GBR Lotus 3 2 481967 Denny Hulme NZL Brabham 2 0 511966 Jack Brabham AUS Brabham 4 3 421965 Jim Clark GBR Lotus 6 6 541964 John Surtees GBR Ferrari 2 2 401963 Jim Clark GBR Lotus 7 7 541962 Graham Hill GBR BRM 4 1 421961 Phil Hill USA Ferrari 2 5 341960 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper 5 3 431959 Jack Brabham AUS Cooper 2 1 311958 Mike Hawthorn GBR Ferrari 1 4 421957 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati 4 4 401956 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Ferrari 3 6 301955 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Mercedes 4 3 401954 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Maserati/Mercedes 6 5 421953 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 5 6 34.51952 Alberto Ascari ITA Ferrari 6 5 361951 Juan Manuel Fangio ARG Alfa Romeo 3 4 311950 Giuseppe Farina ITA Alfa Romeo 3 2 30

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Last year’s Canadian Grand Prix saw Mark Webber spun by Lewis Hamilton at the first corner. “He thought the chequered flag was at Turn 3,” quipped the Australian afterwards.

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