Ferrari, Red Bull Gain Wet-Test Edge for 12C Canadian GP, McLaren Says
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Updated · Motorsport.com · May 24
Ferrari, Red Bull Gain Wet-Test Edge for 12C Canadian GP, McLaren Says
6 articles · Updated · Motorsport.com · May 24
Ferrari and Red Bull head into Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix with a likely edge in wet conditions after completing Pirelli rain-development running that McLaren and Mercedes have not matched.
Andrea Stella said that extra track time matters because rain amplifies uncertainty around power-unit behavior and tyre operating windows, especially at Montreal’s smooth, low-grip circuit.
Only Ferrari and Red Bull also chose a wet-running day in Barcelona in January, while Ferrari, Red Bull and Alpine later added more wet Pirelli mileage through tests at Fiorano, Suzuka and Magny-Cours.
Sunday’s forecast of rain and temperatures around 12C could make tyre warm-up extremely difficult, with Pierre Gasly warning the conditions may produce a highly eventful race.
Are F1's new rain regulations and tyres truly ready for their first extreme test in Canada?
How much will Red Bull and Ferrari’s wet testing truly matter under the new ‘Rain Hazard’ regulations?