Canadian Grand Prix race recap: Lewis Hamilton second, Charles Leclerc fourth
Lewis Hamilton finished second and Charles Leclerc fourth for Scuderia Ferrari at a damp Canadian Grand Prix.
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What Happened
In a rain-affected Canadian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton climbed from fifth to second, while Charles Leclerc moved from eighth to fourth. The race featured varying strategies with slick and intermediate tyres as conditions dried.
Hamilton passes Piastri for fourth; Leclerc gains to sixth.
Max Verstappen passes Hamilton.
Both Ferraris pit for Medium tyres.
Hamilton passes Verstappen for second.
Hamilton second, Leclerc fourth.
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Scuderia Ferrari HP has achieved podiums in four of five 2026 races so far.
Why this matters
Ferrari continues its strong start to the 2026 season with Hamilton's second podium in five races, showcasing the team's competitive performance early in the season.
Terms in This Story
- slick tyres
- Tyres with no tread, used on dry tracks for maximum grip.
- intermediate tyres
- Tyres with light tread for damp or drying tracks.
- podium
- A top-three finish in a race.
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