2019 Canadian Grand Prix: Race Summary

History

The 2019 Canadian Grand Prix, officially known as the Formula 1 Grand Prix Heineken du Canada 2019, was the seventh round of the 2019 Formula One World Championship. It was held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, in Montreal, Canada, on June 7, 2019.

Results

The race was won by Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, who started from second position. It was his seventh win at the Canadian Grand Prix, a record-breaking achievement. Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes finished second, and Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari finished third.

The race was notable for a number of incidents, including a first-lap collision between Max Verstappen of Red Bull and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, and a safety car period caused by a crash involving Sergio Pérez of Racing Point. Hamilton took the lead of the race after a penalty for Vettel, and he held on to win despite a late charge from Bottas.

Standings

The results of the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix had a significant impact on the championship standings. Hamilton extended his lead in the drivers' championship to 29 points over Bottas, and Mercedes increased their lead in the constructors' championship to 91 points over Ferrari.

Facts and Statistics

• Lewis Hamilton won his seventh Canadian Grand Prix, a record-breaking achievement.
• Valtteri Bottas finished second for Mercedes, and Sebastian Vettel finished third for Ferrari.
• The race was notable for a number of incidents, including a first-lap collision between Max Verstappen of Red Bull and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari.
• Hamilton took the lead of the race after a penalty for Vettel, and he held on to win despite a late charge from Bottas.
• Hamilton extended his lead in the drivers' championship to 29 points over Bottas, and Mercedes increased their lead in the constructors' championship to 91 points over Ferrari.