The activity of Canadian Grand Prix It didn’t start in the best way, even the drivers could do little or nothing as the first free practice had to be suspended due to television circuit failures on CCTV.

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Nearly 20 minutes after the start of Free Practice 1 on the Gilles Villeneuve track, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) initially announced the first lap break, pending local authorities to resolve the issue. A few minutes later, the cancellation of this test was decided.

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CCTV problems at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit reduced the race in FP1

As a result, Friday’s FP2 session will be extended by 30 minutes#GPCanada #F1https://t.co/E1Ho4GadCh

—Formula 1 (@F1) June 16, 2023

“The delay will be higher because the CCTV is not synchronized correctly and until the problem is solved, we cannot drive on the track. This system is a local install and they are still working to resolve the issue. The clock will continue to tick in FP1 and the session will not be extended as there should be 2.5 hours between FP1 and FP2. We are studying options to extend FP2,” the FIA ​​said.

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RACE CONTROL: “FP1 will not be taken over” #GPCanada #F1 pic.twitter.com/uinWYfj2fm

—Formula 1 (@F1) June 16, 2023

Red Bull’s Mexican ‘Checo’ Pérez was one of the drivers who was able to complete at least three laps on the Canadian track. Later, a red flag appeared due to a problem with Pierre Gasly’s car.

Without this session being valid or having meant much to the drivers, Pérez Mendoza was in fourth place. Behind Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo), Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) and Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin).

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Seeking to salvage something of what has been lost, Formula 1 and the FIA ​​have announced that the second free practice will last half an hour longer so that each of the drivers and teams can collect important data for the strategy. Saturday for qualifying and of course for Sunday’s race of this eighth round of the 2023 Formula 1 season.