Lewis Hamilton suffers as Ferrari star CRASH at Canadian GP with

Lewis Hamilton suffers as Ferrari star CRASH at Canadian GP with… read more

The first practice session (FP1) at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix proved to be challenging for several top Formula 1 drivers, notably Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The session, held in Montreal, was disrupted early on by a crash involving Leclerc, and Hamilton also suffered a momentary off-track excursion.

Max Verstappen dominated the session with the fastest lap time, demonstrating Red Bull’s continued pace advantage. Unexpectedly, Williams had a remarkable showing, with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz finishing in second and third respectively, providing one of the biggest surprises of the day.

Ferrari’s hopes took a hit just 15 minutes into FP1 when Charles Leclerc crashed into the barriers at the second chicane. After locking up under braking, the Monégasque driver was unable to avoid the wall, causing a red flag and an early end to his session. Leclerc was classified 10th, having completed only a few laps.

Lewis Hamilton, now driving for Ferrari, also had a difficult start to his weekend. The seven-time world champion spun at the Turn 10 hairpin but managed to keep the car out of the barriers. While he avoided damage, the incident disrupted his rhythm, and he could only manage the fifth-fastest time. His teammate Leclerc’s crash added to a disappointing session for the Scuderia.

Mercedes showed solid form with George Russell finishing fourth, while Kimi Antonelli, the team’s young talent, placed 13th. Meanwhile, Racing Bulls impressed with both drivers in the top ten — Isack Hadjar in sixth and Liam Lawson in eighth.

McLaren, on the other hand, struggled to find performance. Championship leader Oscar Piastri was down in 14th, while Lando Norris fared slightly better in seventh but still far from the top. The lack of pace will be a concern as the team looks to stay competitive in the championship battle.

Alpine’s Pierre Gasly took ninth place, while his teammate Franco Colapinto was second to last in 19th. Red Bull’s second driver, Yuki Tsunoda, managed 11th. Aston Martin had a quiet session with Fernando Alonso in 12th and Lance Stroll in 15th.

Rounding out the field were Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg for Kick Sauber in 16th and 20th respectively, while Haas drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon ended up 17th and 18th.

With a dramatic crash, surprising results, and top teams underperforming, the Canadian GP weekend is already off to an unpredictable start. All eyes will be on FP2 to see how the grid reshuffles and whether Ferrari and McL

aren can recover.