The second practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix was delayed and shortened due to CCTV system issues at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. However, the session was extended to 90 minutes to compensate for the lost running. Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes 1-2 from teammate George Russell in the second session. Hamilton was able to secure the top spot after a late soft tire run compared to his rivals. A heavy rain shower hit the track during the final five minutes of the practice, which affected the lap times of the drivers. Carlos Sainz held onto third place for Ferrari, while Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin was fourth with the team’s major upgrade package. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari finished fifth, followed by Max Verstappen of Red Bull in sixth place.
How to Watch the Qualifying
The qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 4 pm local time (9 pm BST) on Saturday, June 17, 2023. In the United Kingdom, Formula 1 is broadcast live on Sky Sports. The channel offers live streaming through NOW as well. A monthly membership of £24 is required for new customers to access the Sky Sports channels. Fans can also watch the races on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event. Every F1 practice, qualifying, and race is broadcast live on these channels. The qualifying coverage for the Canadian GP will start at 8:00 pm BST on Sky Sports F1 and 9:00 pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event. Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of the qualifying at 8:30 am BST on Sunday morning. The full program will run for 60 minutes and will cover both qualifying and the major talking points of the race weekend.
Autosport’s Live Coverage
Autosport will provide live text coverage of the Canadian GP qualifying. Fans can access the live coverage on its website. The live coverage will provide fans with all the essential updates and insights during the qualifying.
Weather Forecast
Wet and mild weather conditions are forecast for the start of qualifying in Montreal at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The temperature is expected to be 18 degrees Celsius at the start of qualifying, with a high chance of rain. The weather conditions could create an exciting and unpredictable qualifying session.
The Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session promises to be an exciting one. Hamilton’s performance in the second practice session is a good indication of what to expect from the Mercedes team. However, the weather conditions could play a significant role in determining the final grid positions. Fans across the world will be eagerly waiting for the qualifying to start and witness the thrilling moments of the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session.
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