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Lewis Hamilton wins Canadian Grand Prix for McLaren Mercedes in F1
But this year’s championship has been upended weekly: Never before had there been even six different winners to start the season. Hamilton made it seven on Sunday, taking a two-point lead in the standings, 88-86 over Alonso, of Ferrari.
“We’ve got a win and 25 points, but we’ve only got a two-point lead,” Hamilton said. “It’s incredible how close it is. I think it will stay that close throughout the year.”
A year after the longest race in Formula One history, a rain-delayed affair that lasted more than four hours, there was no appearance from the safety car. Hamilton, who dropped from first to third when he made his second pit stop in the 50th lap, ran his fastest in Lap 59, then passed pole-sitter Vettel in Lap 62 and Alonso two laps later to take the lead.
Grosjean and Perez stayed with him, but they were unable to close the gap with their well-worn tires.
“We went aggressive,” said Perez, who finished second in Malaysia on March 25. “It’s a great boost for the team. Every podium is special, especially when it’s only your second podium in Formula One.”
Grosjean had said the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was his favorite track, even though he did not race in Montreal in 2009, his previous Formula One season.
“It’s true that on video game it’s my favorite track,” he said. “It’s more bumpy than the Xbox, sitting on my couch.”
