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Max Verstappen

dominated the first two free practice sessions in Canada.

In the last one, he ahead of the Ferrari (Leclerc, 2nd and Sainz, 3rd).

His best result at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was third place in 2018, behind

Sebastian Vettel

and

Valtteri Bottas

.

The pandemic has forced the appointments of the last two years to be suspended.

Now, however, the world champion presents himself with solid arguments to claim victory.

Something that does not prevent him from being dissatisfied with the FIA's modifications to limit the blissful 'porpoising', which can already be considered the word of the season in Formula 1.

"It's a shame. I'm not saying that we suffer more or less. I'm just saying that the rule changes in the middle of the year don't seem right to me. I don't think we should overdramatize what is happening," said 'Mad Max', which exceeded in 81 thousandths the time of

Charles Leclerc

.

"There are always things to improve, but overall it's been a good start to the weekend," he added of his Red Bull's performance.

"But it's good to know that on Sunday we will have a competitive car, so we'll see what happens," he added.

Before those free 2,

Leclerc

had had to change the electronic control unit of his engine.

A third modification, after those made due to the abandonment in Azerbaijan, which condemns him to lose 10 positions on the starting grid.

"A new electronic control unit has been placed in Charles' car before FP2. It is the third of these elements used so far this season. Only two are allowed, so Charles will have a penalty on the grid," she said. Italian team.

The punishment, which poses more problems for Leclerc, who has scored six of the eight poles of the season, would be made official by F1 itself.

So the threat from the Red Bulls, who rule the championship, may continue to grow in Canada.

"At times it was complicated, due to the strong and gusty wind, but we managed to complete our program without major complications," said

Carlos Sainz

after his third place in free practice.

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