The podium of the Canadian Grand Prix welcomed back into the top three Lewis Hamiltonfor the second time in the Top-3 this season after 3rd place conquered in Bahrain. Also in this case, the British driver of Mercedes got back on the third step of the podium, immediately in front of his teammate George Russell, in turn among the top five for the ninth consecutive time, that is in all the races so far disputed. .
A positive result therefore for the reigning world champion team, but which does not fully satisfy the team principal Toto Wolff. The Austrian manager, interviewed by Sky Sports at the end of the GP, he in fact highlighted the pace of the W13 as one of the most positive elements of the Canadian weekend, noting however other aspects that still need to be perfected in view of the next stage at Silverstone, in Hamilton’s own home race: “Today we showed a certain pace – explained Wolff – and we used different levels of aerodynamic resistance. George opted for more downforce in yesterday’s rain, but was still able to overtake because he could be effective under braking at the Casino turn. Lewis, on the other hand, had a lighter wing, and with the new asphalt he suffered less from the stiffness of the car, especially at the first bend. Before the Safety Car, we were faster than Sainz and Verstappen.
However – he added – it was a matter of a few laps. I don’t think we’re back, but we have to continue to work to develop the machine. We had it very low to the ground, and that’s still not good. We have to develop the car in a different window than we had. We have identified a development direction, but the problem is ours and it is up to us to solve it ”.
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