On 08/06, 21:38
If Lewis Hamilton's day was quite successful, with the 2008 world champion topping the timesheets in both Friday sessions, Jenson Button's was more challenging. The 2009 world champion faced several issues that prevented him from running a significant portion of FP2. 
On 08/06, 21:12
Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher are pleased with their test day, as both Mercedes drivers were able to complete the planned testing program. They are quite satisfied with the performance of the F1 W03, even though they know that tomorrow will be a very different day due to different track conditions. 
On 08/06, 21:12
If Samuel Beckett were a Red Bull engineer, he would undoubtedly have written "Waiting for the Rain". With a schedule logically disrupted by the whims of the Quebec sky, the drivers of the Austrian team noticed the absence of rain, even though they had decided to try the super soft tires from the first morning session. The car's performance seems to particularly satisfy Mark Webber. 
On 08/06, 21:07
Heikki Kovalainen had an accident during Free Practice 1, but the Caterham team mechanics managed to repair his CT01 so he could run in Free Practice 2. Despite limited track time, the Finnish driver is happy with the competitiveness of his car. The same optimism is shared by Vitaly Petrov, who believes he can be competitive this weekend in Canada. 
On 08/06, 20:59
This Friday was expected to be a day partly disrupted by rain. It wasn't the case, and this allowed Toro Rosso to complete their entire program without any problems. 
On 08/06, 20:37
Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Pérez were rather satisfied with their first day of testing in Canada. However, the two Sauber drivers know that there is still work to be done, especially since the track conditions are expected to change for tomorrow's qualifying, but they remain optimistic for the rest of the weekend. 
On 08/06, 19:41
At the end of a session ultimately held on a dry track, Lewis Hamilton confirms his good form from the morning. The English driver is ahead of the two Ferrari drivers and Sebastian Vettel, who seems to have primarily focused on race preparation. While Jenson Button was held up for a long time in his garage due to a mechanical issue, Bruno Senna caused the second red flag of the day. 
On 08/06, 18:30
The very end of the first free practice session saw one of Pedro de La Rosa's mechanics being hit by a car. Transported to the hospital, he reportedly does not suffer from any fractures according to the Spanish team's Twitter account. 
On 08/06, 18:28
Webber and Vettel in a position to win the world title, does that remind you of something? Christian Horner also remembers having experienced a similar situation but doesn't have any bad memories of it... 
On 08/06, 15:55
During a session interrupted for 12 minutes following Heikki Kovalainen's harmless exit in his Caterham, and noted for the friendly visits of the Île Notre-Dame's wildlife, Lewis Hamilton stood out by setting the fastest time, while the afternoon might be disrupted by rain. 
On 08/06, 15:54
After a positive first part of the season for the Mercedes team, Michael Schumacher believes that his teammate, Nico Rosberg, is a serious contender for the 2012 World Champion title. 
On 08/06, 13:43
Few destinations seem to achieve, like Montreal, a consensus among drivers. Yet the atmosphere in the Quebec city, the fervor of the fans, the memory of Gilles Villeneuve, and the unique character of the track now bearing the Canadian idol's name, make the Canadian Grand Prix an event marked with a white cross by all the drivers. 
On 08/06, 10:24
Despite a glaring lack of success, Michael Schumacher is probably in his best form since his return to F1 at the beginning of 2010. So much so that he believes that all signs are green for a victory, and that could happen as soon as this Sunday. 
On 08/06, 10:02
After having its best weekend of the season in Monaco fifteen days ago, Scuderia Ferrari approaches the Canadian Grand Prix conscious that the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will be a test for the F2012, whose traction and top speed are still weaknesses. But on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Gilles Villeneuve's passing, the Rossa hopes to give Canadian tifosi something to celebrate. 
On 07/06, 17:55
Overview of the technical constraints imposed by the Gilles Villeneuve circuit on the chassis, engine, and tires of Formula One cars. 
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