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The Grand Prix Returns To Canada In 2022

Daniel Ricciardo on track at the Canadian Grand Prix back in 2019. (Photo: FIA Images)

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Following a tumultuous past two years due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Formula 1 schedule has finally returned to normalcy in 2022, and one of the most exciting courses is back on the calendar – the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

The F1 season thus far continues to deliver surprising results, including the rebirth of Ferrari following previous seasons of disappointing and irregular results. Some would suggest Hamilton’s brief intentions of retirement after last season are weirdly conflicting with his efforts this year.

These results are generating hype as the Canadian Grand Prix approaches because Lewis Hamilton has an excellent record at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. His current winning resume on this course (seven career victories) is equal to Michael Schumacher’s. The potential to break the record is possible, but as he is no longer the favorite to win this season’s F1 title, anticipation is building for the return of the Canadian Grand Prix.

The 2022 Formula 1 Season So Far

The rumor mill speculated that Ferrari would make significant improvements to their car in 2022, and it’s been proven since the first race at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Ferrari tag team of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. finished first and second, respectively, creating incredible scenes for the organization. Meanwhile, as Hamilton finished in fifth place, the expectations of the Mercedes team began to lower.

A similar situation nearly occurred during the second GP of the season; as Sergio Perez took pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, he was soon overtaken by Leclerc and the Ferrari man led for most of the race. However, the final laps produced a war between Leclerc and current F1 champion Max Verstappen as…

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