The best tweets from the Canadian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won another victory this Sunday in Canada at the Gilles Villeneuve circuit. He and the other participants of this weekend were not lacking in recognition by the Twittersphere.
If it wasn’t the Grand Prix of the century, the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix will nevertheless remain in the annals of Formula 1. Indeed, thanks to his sixth victory of the season, Max Verstappen has the luxury of matching the legend Ayrton Senna in terms of wins, all at just 25 years old. Hat off to “Mad Max”!
📊 Max Verstappen égale aujourd’hui Ayrton Senna avec 41 victoires en #F1 ! 🏆#CanadianGP pic.twitter.com/X0v4lfDj1O
— Off Track (@OffTrack_FR) June 18, 2023
This is not the only figure to remember, as Red Bull also reaches the milestone of 100 wins in the Premier category. They become the fifth team to achieve this feat after Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes, and Williams.
Red Bull gives you wins! 🏆
100 of them! @redbullracing score their 100th Grand Prix victory, a truly monumental achievement!#CanadianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/EPG1QCOgHV
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 18, 2023
Author of a big contact with the wall, Mercedes driver George Russell caused the entry of the safety car despite being able to return to the pits and continue despite the damages. Enough to inspire our Twitter friends.
George Russell qui ressort des stands: #CanadianGP pic.twitter.com/3EevhIRAqW
— Pole Position 🔞 (@poleposition) June 18, 2023
The drivers are the main actors but they are not all alone. The F1 community wanted to salute Adrian Newey, Red Bull’s chief engineer, who stepped onto the podium to collect the 100th victory trophy for his team.
Quatre légendes du sport sur une photo#CanadianGP pic.twitter.com/34vtQKj0iA
— FingerPilote (@FingerPilote) June 18, 2023
Despite his grid penalty and a Grand Prix spent moving backward, Nico Hülkenberg achieved one of the highlights of the weekend on Saturday by securing the second fastest time just behind the untouchable Verstappen in qualifying.
Nico Hülkenberg P2.
C’est le tweet.#F1 #CanadianGP pic.twitter.com/mcVfjsvo0S
— Off Track (@OffTrack_FR) June 17, 2023
And what about the first practice session, shortened for technical reasons… Once again, the internet did not hesitate to point out the particular leader of this session.
🏁 Le classement de cette première séance d’essais libres ! 🏁
Meilleur temps de la marmotte, personne n’a pu rivaliser 🦫#F1 #CanadianGP 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/2Fy3AdCnAl
— Off Track (@OffTrack_FR) June 16, 2023
Author of a sensational race finished in 7th place, Alexander Albon was logically elected Driver of the Day and wanted to thank his team for all the work provided.
Albon remercie le dur travail à l’usine qui permet ce résultat. #CanadianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/1gGW7smHfR
— Au Rupteur (@AuRupteur) June 18, 2023
Next appointment for the Formula 1 circuit in Spielberg, Austria, will take place on the weekend of July 2nd for what will be the tenth round of this 2023 World Championship.
