Canadian GP Race Preview - Who Will Master Montreal?

Formula 1 returns to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Jon Noble and Jake Boxall-Legge join Bryn Lucas to break down all the news heading into the weekend, including the big announcement of Esteban Ocon parting ways with the Alpine F1 team at the end of the 2024 season. Was his clash with teammate Pierre Gasly at Monaco a factor in his decision? Where will Ocon go next? And who could Alpine bring in to replace their veteran driver?
Also on the show, with strong reports that Sergio Perez and Yuki Tsunoda will be retained by Red Bull in their respective teams, the trio debate whether their teams are doing the right thing in retaining them, as well as discuss the future of Daniel Ricciardo and ponder how secure his seat is going forward.
There’s also a full preview of the Canadian GP, including whether Montreal’s bumps will cause more problems for Red Bull after their difficult weekend in Monaco, whether McLaren and Ferrari can keep the pressure on the reigning Champions, and the potential risk of the unpredictable local weather disrupting the running order.
0:00 Canadian GP Preview Intro
2:48 Ocon to leave Alpine
9:02 Briatore back in F1?
11:19 Perez extension at Red Bull
14:44 Tsunoda's new contract at RB
16:37 What's next for Ricciardo
19:08 Antonelli's future
20:55 Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei comments
23:26 Can Ferrari continue Monaco form in Montreal?
24:47 Will Red Bull struggle with the kerbs?
26:47 Can McLaren stay at the front?
28:47 Are we seeing a swing in Championship form?
30:18 Why is Red Bull's development stalling?
32:54 Aston Martin and Mercedes struggle to find performance
35:24 Weather conditions in Montreal
37:28 Allocated tyres for Canadian GP
38:32 Hoping for rain?
38:52 Predictions
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[@tommynott4310]

Montreal is a great track, it's quick, has some concrete wall in places for track limits and heavy braking zones. It feels claustrophobic in sections even on TV

[@crztank9298]

Max doesn't care who his teammate is. Just to throw that in there.

[@Lexington125]

Totally agree .

[@1Pandemoonium]

Love Max fans that like to post on his behalf and put words in his mouth on KZbin lol

[@crztank9298]

@@1Pandemoonium his words from multiple pressers. The Brits just love to play him as a devil.

[@MalcolmTann0]

Understatement of the year 😂😂

[@danielvilliers612]

Max fans were telling me, MAX MAKES NO ERRORS UNDER PRESSURE, even when I told them about how vetel and Hamilton were the same in a dominant car. Now every weak is the car is X that's why he ran over that bollard, or Y about him hitting the wall at Monaco.

[@mkieltyperc]

Always a joy to hear from Jon

[@kingakim11]

they all have proper mics, fantastic.

[@anotheryoutubesailingchann5710]

I'm in the US and am an F1TV subscriber because I cut the cord and am very picky about what I pay for. I find I get great value from F1TV.

[@Mandykiss4500]

F1TV if you can get it, is so worth it! No Breaks during Practice, better Commentary, Split Screen, Onboards etc, Would suggest getting Multiviwer which works with F1TV…Free to Download apparently

[@user-tr1hx7jx4r]

Man cant imagine the confidence the Monaco win will give Charles and when he is confident bro is incredibly fast , like 2019 winning back to back race , beginning of 2022 , the last couple of races in 2023 and now finally winning in Monaco , wouldn't be surprised if he won again lol

[@Lexington125]

I think Perez is somewhat lucky to survive, if Yuki was European he’d be given the seat, sadly I believe this is true, the media won’t say it but the fans know. I’d have thought bringing the first Japanese race winner would be a great challenge for Red Bull . If results were swapped F1 media would be suggesting this is the last season for Yuki, haven’t seen a suggestion anywhere about Ric not being in grid next season and that says it all really , stealing a living Lawson should be in the car for 25.

[@durodesduvo8424]

I agree Yuki would be favored more if he was European, but maybe still if he was from another large region with many F1 fans. Perez is the only Latin American driver that Mexicans and Latin Americans can identify with- it is such a massive market compared to Japan🤷‍♂️

[@Lexington125]

@@durodesduvo8424 yes good point agree

[@takayuki.Maths.Art.Science]

I rather believe that not happening Yuki to be promoted Redbull is because of nature of Yuki whose chemistry doesn’t go well with Christian Honer and most of guys up there . To be precise like Kamui Kobayashi was ,Yuki’s character when he communicates people IN ENGLISH ,he looks like he is difficult ,sensitive and hard to know what he actually thinks that are pretty much odd for people around him. As I am Japanese I’ve seen both Kamui and Yuki behaviors go kind of snobbish/douchebag due to foreign languageb,totally different culture . In other words ,when those guys talk with Japanese people in Japanese ,both are cool ,honest ,frank guys. Takuma Sato and Aguri Suzuki could have been promoted to Redbull if they are in Yuki’s situation now because these guys are FRANK and No DOUCHEBAG when they communicate with people even in English . So I would say it’s Yuki’s nature not to be promoted. Having said that what you say is for sure agreeable in some degree.

[@Lexington125]

@@takayuki.Maths.Art.Science thanks for the reply , I am old so I recall all of them drivers & loved them all 🙌🏻you make points I possibly wouldn’t be aware of (English) so thanks 🙏🏼 have a great day ❤️

[@13Xerro]

@@durodesduvo8424 I mean there are 126 million japanese, and they have a thriving motorsport scene, moreso than Mexico has. So the markets should be pretty similar really. The difference is Perez has been around for a long while to build up his fanbase, Tsunoda is early in his career.

[@walterb108]

JBL always got the Right words.

[@TheMatthewRed]

Do you have spotify? I would love to listen to this while driving. I listen to a few F1 podcasts and I would like to add this one to my list! I avoid narrative-driven and drama-focused contents and this is neither of those! Thank you for this great listen!

[@AutosportOfficial]

We do release these as Autosport Podcasts, available on the website and the usual podcast providers

[@SuperPassionflower]

💫👌👏 you never disappoint me with your podcasts! greets from Netherlands

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

YUKI AND GAZLEY WOULD BE PERFECT AT ALPINE!!!!❤😊

[@freespeech3673]

I watched F1pro in the US and it was brilliant. Unfortunately it won't work in the UK even with the VPN switched to America.

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

Yeah. I'm surprised a VPN doesn't work with F1TV. I'm in Aust and it does not work here. I know when people don't have F1TV when they say they use a VPN.

[@freespeech3673]

@@buildmotosykletist1987maybe my vpn is not up to much. I head to NZ soon where F1TV does work so I'll renew the subscription.

[@fevinman7162]

I take it during the interview with Maffei the topic of Andretti did not come up?

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

Maffei has no say on new teams, only the FIA and the other teams can make or break that decision.

[@memrjohnno]

Cheers for that.

[@doctoronishispsychosislab1474]

Max has let those who turn it was to win win, so now its back to dominance

[@Rem0ver8]

I thought the Monaco Grand Prix was quite good, I agree with Jon

[@dennis2782]

2021 Perez Held up Hamilton So MAX Won Best Driver.....2022 MAX Was pissed about Monaco So he would not let Perez by So Perez ended the season as #3 2023 Perez ended as # 2 Driver.... SO WHAT The Hell has Perez done Wrong as the # 2 Drive????? Max is Petty had REDBull will do everything for him......

[@littleclum]

Sergo needs to grow more of a pair however; he's basically been Bottas 2.0 I agree with everything else you've written though; but its VERY obvious that RBR is just an extension of the Verstappen (Jos and Max) toys-out-the-pram tantrums at the cost of any actual close racing between their drivers: the car build direction has clearly been built around Max since day 1

[@whatdoesthisbuttondo5647]

I have this feeling that Charles will win again this Sunday

[@notorious_nrsa]

Let's pray, bro. McLaren worry me a lot tho

[@user-tr1hx7jx4r]

it wouldn't be the first time he went back to back

[@whatdoesthisbuttondo5647]

@@notorious_nrsa same, I fear that on a long run they might even beat us, however next year is what I pray for, with Lewis in and potentially Adrian, hopefully we can be the team to beat

[@durodesduvo8424]

He’s never actually scored points here, but I feel like Lando is a beast around here, he went on quite a charge last time.

[@Srga91]

@@Christismyonlyking I think he meant Norris didn't get any points, not Leclerc 😅

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

Just add water. ... PLEASE.

[@ChrispyNut]

Bottas to williams? Oh please no. I don't wanna be crying during races and I fear that another "Valtteri, it's James" radio call or two would bring such tears, though maybe some would be of amusement, even though I really like Bottas, it's really tough being the team player no. 2 driver.

[@richardroulstone-roberts8598]

Can they race anticlockwise at Monaco next year, so seems different for once.

[@varuns00]

Can't really say Lando is glass half empty after his win JBL :) He is certainly what he says he is, he has achieved half empty, as in he has won an F1 GP, glass being full, would be winning the world championship.

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

I like that Lando does talk wins he just gets them. He does his talking on the track.

[@abastabul9115]

Williams 1-2, ocon p3.

[@AutosportOfficial]

Bold prediction!!

[@DimitriosKvs]

Williams is P8 and Alpline in P9. how can you present wrong standings? weird.

[@nityabomma571]

They are tied I thought

[@AutosportOfficial]

The are both tied on 2 points, but technically you are correct and I will make sure the graphics guy is sent to bed early.

[@JDell401]

@@nityabomma571 They are tied in points but Williams scored P9 & Alpine scored 10th twice. So since Williams has scored a higher position, they are technically ahead.

[@Hopyoprop]

@@AutosportOfficial The official website puts Williams in P8. Alpine in P9. This is due to Williams getting a P9 which puts them ahead of alpine whose highest position was P10 so far.

[@metriczeppelin]

UPDATE: Perez has re-signed with a 2 year contract.

[@Trivaldo99]

Not a big fan of this Bryn fella, can you bring back Martyn Lee please @autosport

[@AutosportOfficial]

Martyn left the company at the start of 2024

[@brianmakomva733]

Mercedes is closer to Aston than it is to McLaren. Mercedes and Aston falling away from the front pack

[@tmyersf4]

I would expect better from Autosport in terms of knowledge or insight. For example asked why other teams have caught up to RB so quick at 30:30 JBL just gives some generic well improvements are harder to find and other teams are naturally catching up bla bla. Need to do better than giving cliche answers like this.

[@gunningopher]

Red Bull won't win the constructor's next season with Perez. They may not win it this season with him, either. They should sign Sainz. Both he and Max have matured and I think Max is now able to handle a true competitor on the team. Jos is going to be a dick no matter what happens so you don't even factor that into it.

[@Mandykiss4500]

2026 Regulations…Not Worth being Constructors Champions with the Least Wind Tunnel/CFD Development Time…Plus, there isn’t much Profit for Prize Money when a lot has to go back FIA for Fees for each Constructors Point…Red Bull have Won 2 Constructors in a Row & a 1-2 Last Year in the Drivers…they don’t need to go for Constructors when it’s Not in even Worth it ( not enough Prize Money Profit) & especially for the coming into 2026 Development Cycle…

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

@@Mandykiss4500 : ROTFL. It is worth it.

[@dmnos6824]

Verstappen has to hit the wall of champions, I don't think he has done it🙂

[@andrewstorm8240]

Monaco was finished after lap 1

[@Lexington125]

Yes once tire change was made it was game over

[@procatprocat9647]

Perez is just there to pay Max's salary. He's ultimate pay driver. Such a shame for F1.

[@Surfsaus]

Hopefully Redbull lose the constructors this year and next to make them pay for their dumb decision to resign a bad driver.

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

I'll think of you when they pick up the trophy while I watch from Shipstern Bluff.

[@rileyjordan9072]

you can't forget the race before was boring

[@eoincassin4265]

I cant imagine Ocon with Bearman. Ocon is the worst person on the grid to put with a rookie. The little child still thinks hes a merc Jr. driver!

[@nlDt87]

Fatt gayi bop@di walon. Ferrari is a slow track car and canada is something reverse