Max Verstappen: “We have not been to Montreal for some time so it is thrilling to return and see how the observe is, it has fairly a novel format and will probably be attention-grabbing to see what the floor is like, hopefully our automotive will work nicely this weekend. I at all times sit up for going to Montreal, it is a actually stunning metropolis and arriving off the again of a 1-2 in Baku, it might be nice to depart Canada with the identical consequence. It’s after all nice that we’re forward within the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships however there’s nonetheless an extended strategy to go, we have to maintain pushing as a Group and maximise level scoring as a lot as doable.”
Sergio Perez: “We will Canada at an amazing second for the Group. Scoring most factors in Baku was a superb consequence for us all and retains us within the combat for each titles. For me it was a irritating day in elements however when you could have a disappointing day and nonetheless come second and get quickest lap you may’t say it is too dangerous! This automotive is absolutely acting on the road circuits so we’re assured we are able to put collectively one other sturdy efficiency this weekend and maintain the momentum going on the prime. I’m going to spend a while understanding the race in Baku extra with my engineers in order that I can get probably the most this weekend. It is good to be again in Canada, it is a circuit I take pleasure in driving and taking a automotive to it which is so aggressive goes to be enjoyable.”
• The Group are presently 1-2 within the Drivers’ Championship for the primary time in 11 years, when Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber led the way in which following the 2011 Belgian Grand Prix.
• Max and Checo have completed 1-2 at three of the final 5 races, and within the course of have scored 210 of a doable 220 factors.
• This weekend is Max’s a hundred and fiftieth Grand Prix begin since making his debut as a 17-year-old within the 2015 Australian Grand Prix. He holds the information for F1’s youngest starter, youngest level scorer, youngest race chief, youngest podium finisher, youngest race winner and youngest to set a quickest lap, all of which he achieved whereas nonetheless a teen. Now aged 24, Max is the youngest to achieve 25 wins in F1 historical past.
• Checo is on one of the best run of his profession proper now, along with his 5 finishes within the prime two this 12 months being as many as he achieved in his earlier 11 seasons in F1 mixed. The Mexican presently has the longest streak of prime 4 finishes – seven in a row!
