The 20 Formula 1 drivers are preparing to participate in the ninth race of the 2022 season. For the moment, the Drivers and constructors championships are closely challenged by the riders of the team Red Bull and Ferrari, so any mistake or success can be decisive. In this sense, a sanction of the authorities on Charles Leclercbefore the Canadian Grand Prix, could greatly favor Sergio Perez.

The star Ferrari driver’s car suffered the ravages of competition at the start of the campaign. In this sense, on the eve of participating in the trials and ranking trials of the competition in the country of the maple leaf, he had to change the electronic components of your engine for third time In season.

Current Formula 1 regulations state that each of the 10 teams has a limit of two opportunities to make such adjustments throughout the campaign. For this reason, Charles Leclerc became a creditor of a Penalty of 10 places in terms of the position it achieves against the closest competition, that is, the Canadian GP.

In this context, the Monegasque driver must make an effort to get the best spot possible in the qualifying round so as not to be so disadvantaged. For example, in case of being the first in the qualification, his designated place will be number eleven thanks to the sanction. Relegation to the starting grid will also be crucial given his personal aspirations, as well as those of the Italian team.

At the time Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez lead the Drivers’ World Championship with 150 and 129 units respectively. Third place is occupied by Leclerc, who has 116 units, so finishing the race far from the top places could have a serious impact on his personal best.

On the other hand, the 83 points that Carlos Sainz has won so far, and which keeps him in fifth position in the individual competition, are also part of Ferrari’s statistics in the constructors world championship. In this modality, Italian painting is in the under direction with 199 units, while Red Bull leads with 279.

A combination of results where Pérez and Verstappen lead the podium, coupled with the possibility of Leclerc finishing far behind the leaders, would give the Austrian team a comfortable lead with two races to go at mid-season. Meanwhile, the file Czech would also benefit, because in the event of a repeat of the first position and personal merits, he has great chances of assuming the leadership of the competition.

Throughout the first day of testing at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Max Verstappen established himself as the fastest driver. For his part, the Mexican was forced to carry out his sessions with a cloudy sky which cooled the conditions of the track. Despite this, he will have a few chances on Saturday June 18 to arrive with the best possible preparation for the qualifying round.

The most recent result, in the Azerbaijan GPlocated at Sergio Pérez in second place from the grandstand. However, the feat he achieved at the Monaco Grand Prix could inspire him to improve his performance and look to finish as the best driver on the Canadian circuit.

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