Liked By Pierre Gasly - 2022 Canadian GP Preview

Yes, our 2022 Canadian Grand Prix Preview is 'liked by Pierre Gasly'! After all, we too want to be a part of the ongoing memes.

But on a more serious note, here's our 2022 Canadian Grand Prix preview.

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Will another street circuit bother Mercedes' porpoising / bottoming issues? Will Nicholas Latifi's last Formula 1 race be his race at home? There's a stats preview by @f1statsguru aka Sundaram and Aditya Bhat explains the penalty-strategy options for Ferrari given their recent power unit issues.

And of course, will Red Bull score their 6th consecutive race win of the season?

(Season 2022, Episode 35)

Follow our hosts: Sundaram Ramaswami, Aditya Bhat, Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah

Image courtesy: Mercedes

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# Canadian Grand Prix Preview: Inside Line F1 Podcast Episode 35

**Introduction**

- The Inside Line F1 Podcast discusses the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, focusing on key talking points and predictions.

**Mercedes' Porpoising Issues**

- Will Mercedes' ongoing porpoising and bottoming issues hinder their performance on the bumpy Circuit Gilles Villeneuve?

**Nicholas Latifi's Last Race**

- With the Canadian GP being Nicholas Latifi's home race, will he put in a strong performance before his departure from Formula 1?

**Ferrari's Penalty Strategy**

- Expert Aditya Bhat analyzes Ferrari's penalty strategy options given their recent power unit issues.

- Ferrari faces a dilemma between an aggressive approach to gain track position or a defensive strategy to preserve their engines.

**Red Bull's Dominance**

- Can Red Bull extend their winning streak to six consecutive races, or will Ferrari or another team challenge their dominance?

**Ferrari vs. Red Bull: Pace Comparison**

- The podcast discusses the ongoing debate about which team has the faster car, Ferrari or Red Bull.

- Ferrari's qualifying pace has been impressive, but Red Bull's race pace has been marginally better.

**Statistically Speaking**

- Red Bull's pursuit of a record-breaking sixth consecutive win is highlighted, with a comparison to their 2021 season.

- The possibility of a split championship, with one team winning the drivers' title and the other the constructors' title, is mentioned.

**First-Time Winners in Canada**

- Canada's history of producing first-time winners is discussed, with examples such as Daniel Ricciardo, Lewis Hamilton, and Robert Kubica.

- The potential for Carlos Sainz or another driver to join this list is considered.

**Strategy and Pit Stops**

- The importance of strategy and pit stop timing in Canada is emphasized due to the shorter pit lane time loss compared to other circuits.

- The potential for multiple pit stops and the impact of dirty air on race strategy are discussed.

**Dark Horse Predictions**

- Samuel and Kunal make their predictions for the dark horse driver and the race winner.

- Samuel selects Valtteri Bottas as his dark horse, while Kunal chooses Carlos Sainz as his winner prediction.

**Alpha Tauri and Sergio Perez**

- Kunal highlights Yuki Tsunoda and Pierre Gasly's potential to perform well in Canada, given Alpha Tauri's strong performance on similar circuits.

- Sergio Perez's recent surge in confidence and improved qualifying performances are mentioned as reasons for his inclusion on the potential performers list.

**Conclusion**

- The podcast concludes with hopes for an exciting and dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, potentially featuring a new winner or a midfield driver's strong performance.