2022 Canadian Grand Prix: Verstappen Wins, Sainz Second, Hamilton Third
Verstappen Extends Championship Lead to 46 Points
Max Verstappen held off a spirited late challenge from Carlos Sainz to win the Canadian Grand Prix and extend his championship lead to 46 points.
Race Recap
Verstappen started from pole position and maintained his lead into the first corner. He was able to build up a comfortable gap over Sainz, who was running in second place. However, a safety car period on lap 10 brought the field back together.
The restart saw Sainz close up on Verstappen, but the Red Bull driver was able to hold him off. Sainz continued to apply pressure, but Verstappen was able to cross the line first and claim his sixth win of the season.
Hamilton Completes Podium
Lewis Hamilton finished third, despite starting from 13th place on the grid. The Mercedes driver made a great start and was able to move up into the top 10 on the opening lap. He then continued to make progress throughout the race, eventually securing a podium finish.
Other Notable Results
Fernando Alonso finished fourth for Alpine, ahead of George Russell in the second Mercedes. Sergio Perez, who started from the back of the grid, finished sixth for Red Bull.
The 2022 Canadian Grand Prix was a thrilling race, with Verstappen once again proving his dominance. The next race on the Formula One calendar is the British Grand Prix, which takes place on July 3rd.
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