20:58
Weather
FIA say there's a 90 percent chance of rain. Doubt we will see the slicks today.
Charles Leclerc (FRA), Scuderia
How qualifying for the F1 Canadian Grand Prix unfolded
- Qualifying kicks off at 9pm.
- Rain is expected to impact qualifying.
- How to watch the F1 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying today: Live stream for free
- ‘Can’t read too much into it’ - Mercedes wary despite continued improved form
17 Jun 2023
20:54
Sainz update
After his shunt in FP3, Ferrari have repaired his car ahead of qualifying.
20:37
It's raining again
With just over 20 minutes to go, the rain is back.
20:34
Recent Canada pole-sitters
2022 - Verstappen
2019 - Vettel
2018 - Vettel
2017 - Hamilton
20:26
Weather update
#F1#BBCF1#CANADIANGP QUALIFYING: A new thread. It's 35 minutes to Q1 & essentially dry conditions at the circuit (a few spots aside) after earlier rain in FP3. However, further showers are out east, moving towards Montreal & mostly about 1hr away. Air temp is 16C, track 18C
— Ian Fergusson (@fergieweather) June 17, 2023
20:25
Darth Toto
Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director…
20:19
What happened in FP3?
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 9,…
20:10
Dominant on FP3
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 9,…
20:09
We're building up to qualifying
With under an hour to go, we're building up to qualifying in Montreal.
18:30
Chequered flag
Verstappen fastest in a very wet final practice.
18:28
Bottas
Valtteri Bottas has to go one-handed as he holds onto a loose wing mirror #CanadianGP#F1pic.twitter.com/vpLmHdvO6w
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 17, 2023
18:22
Current top 10
Verstappen, Leclerc, Alonso, Magnussen, Sainz, Gasly, Stroll, Tsunoda, Bottas and Hamilton.
18:21
It's raining heavily
A lot of rain is coming down now. Unlikely we will see too many improvements now.
18:19
0.2s between the top two
Leclerc finds a big chunk of time to close the gap to Verstappen.
18:17
Current top 10
Verstappen, Sainz, Leclerc, Tsunoda, Hulkenberg, Norris, Alonso, Magnussen, Gasly and Albon.
18:16
Three in a row
Verstappen is dominating this session - 1.6s clear of Sainz now.
18:15
Another improvement
Verstappen is now 0.9s clear at the top of the timesheets.
18:13
Verstappen improves again
His advantage is now at 0.5s.
18:12
Piastri
The McLaren driver is told "heavier rain on the way in 10 minutes".
18:11
An off at T1
Hamilton is forced to take to the run-off at Turn 1. No harm done.
He's currently P16, 3.1s off Verstappen.
18:07
FP3 back underway
Just over 22 minutes on the clock.
18:06
Session restart
The session will be restarted at 6:07pm UK time.
18:05
RED FLAG
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 17, 2023
The session has been red-flagged
Carlos Sainz goes spinning off into the barriers at Turn 1#CanadianGP#F1pic.twitter.com/8cr2wogLCG
18:04
Current order
Verstappen, Sainz, Leclerc, Perez, Norris, Hulkenberg, Tsunoda, Russell, Ocon and Bottas.
18:01
Session red flagged for Carlos hitting the barriers in turn 1. Luckily he is ok and out of the car. #FP3#CanadianGP
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) June 17, 2023
