Montréal [Canada]June 13: Twelve years ago, on June 12th, Formula 1 experienced one of the longest races in the history of the sport. The race took place in Montreal at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The rain extended the race to an unbelievable four hours, four minutes and 39 seconds.
It was constantly raining on the track, which kept delaying the race. Driving on wet tracks is tough and dangerous as drivers struggle to get a grip on the tires. In addition, visibility is also low. Kylian Mbappe, Neymar Jr. and other football stars attend the 2023 Spanish GP at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (see pictures).
According to the official Formula 1 website, Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari said: “I remember we changed the car’s set-up because we knew it was going to rain. A driver can contribute a bit more in such situations.” Especially when you consider that Canada is a very tricky place with little grip and low downforce. We knew it was going to rain a lot, but of course we didn’t expect that much rain. He went on to say, “As a … driver, it’s a big challenge because obviously you’re race ready with your attitude and everyone has your race on their minds. When the race stops and you’re asked to race again after two hours, it’s not easy. You get into the car with a completely different approach. It’s like we’re doing another race that we’re not used to.”
Lotus F1 Team driver Jarno Trulli, who took part in this race, said: “It’s a big challenge as a driver because obviously you’re ready to race and you have all your races in your head. When the race stops and after two hours you’re asked to race again, it’s not easy. You get into the car with a completely different approach. It’s like doing another race that we’re not used to.” The next Formula 1 race for the 2022/23 season is the Canadian Grand Prix on 18 June. (ANI)
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