there was a real sense of the unknown over the pecking order as Q1 got underway.getting up nine places himself as he made his way into the top 10 as Haas won the early strategy battle – with the Formula 1 adage in wet weather of being on the right tyre at the right time proving hugely accurate.“But the nice guy doesn’t always pay off in Formula One and that is bothering me a lot.it was nearly impossible to overtake at the track without making contact with someone — but it resulted in a lot of hate being sent Pourchaire’s way.

Alonso continues to lead his team-mate comfortably in the World Championship and sits ninth in the standings.the battle for pole was wide open.but 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve sensed sabotage from the Frenchman.”Read next: Canadian GP: Max Verstappen triumphs in instant wet-dry classic in Montréal.