You know, racing’s one of those things where… well, everyone thinks it’s about speed. But there’s so much more – like, the tires, the temperature, and how everything just, I dunno, gels together or falls apart. Take McLaren, right? They’re at the top of the charts usually, managing those tires like nobody’s business. But in Montreal? Not so much. It’s like their magic touch disappears into thin air. Weird, huh?
So, you’ve got Oscar Piastri lined up third, which is pretty decent, but then Lando Norris is all the way back in seventh. During qualifying, Norris kinda messed up a bit. He was honest about it though. He’s like, “Yeah, moving forward isn’t off the table, but it’s not gonna be like we’re dominating like before.” Makes you wonder if it’s the track or just a bad day.
The grip here? Barely there. Apparently, it’s like trying to balance on a slick surface. And those bumps… oh boy. They wreak havoc. Cars bouncing like they’re on a trampoline. Lando said something about tweaked suspension – front suspension, specifically. But he wasn’t completely sure if it made any difference. And honestly, who can blame him? New track, new feel, brain’s gotta recalibrate everything.
Piastri? Nah, he didn’t bother with the new setup. Just stuck to what he knew. It’s weird, sometimes new isn’t always better, just different. Makes you think, doesn’t it? Like, what’s really an upgrade? Maybe it’s about comfort more than anything else.
Andrea Stella, the team principal – now there’s a person holding it all together. He commented on how Lando was still competitive, despite the Q3 result. So maybe that new suspension thing wasn’t all bad. It’s like… a personal choice? Some drivers are gonna like it, some won’t. Kinda like picking between coffee or tea. Both have their merits.
Anyway, racing’s not just what you see on TV. So many little tweaks and quirks. You almost get lost in them. Or maybe I’ve just got racing on the brain. Who knows.
