Method 1 is again in North America this weekend, for the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix.

The key storyline in F1 stays Max Verstappen, because the Crimson Bull driver has received 5 of seven races this 12 months, and is looking for his fourth-straight F1 victory. Montreal’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve has been sort to Verstappen up to now, because the Crimson Bull driver secured victory right here a season in the past.

That is additionally a house race for Lance Stroll of Aston Martin. Stoll has completed within the factors within the Canadian Grand Prix earlier than, together with a pair of ninth-place finishes in 2017 and 2019, however he has but to safe a podium at dwelling. Can he break by means of this weekend?

Right here’s the way to watch, and what to observe for, this weekend.

How To Watch (all instances Japanese):

• Observe 1 – Friday June 16 – 1:25 p.m. – ESPN2/ESPN Deportes/WatchESPN
• Observe 2 – Friday June 16 – 4:55 p.m. – ESPN2/ESPN Deportes/WatchESPN
• Observe 3 – Saturday June 17 – 12:25 p.m. – ESPN2/ESPN Deportes/WatchESPN
• Qualifying – Saturday June 17 – 3:55 p.m. – ESPN2/ESPN Deportes/WatchESPN
• Grand Prix Sunday (Pre-race Present) – Sunday June 18 – 12:30 p.m. – ABC/ESPN Deportes/WatchESPN
• Grand Prix Race – Sunday June 18 – 12:55 p.m. – ABC/ESPN Deportes/WatchESPN
• The Grandstand with Daniel Ricciardo and Will Arnett – Sunday June 18 – 1:55 p.m. – ESPN2/WatchESPN

What to Watch:

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There may be the observe the drivers will look to tame this weekend.

Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is situated on Notre Dame Island, a man-made island on the St. Lawrence River which was initially constructed for the 1967 World’s Truthful. Building started on the observe in 1978 and was accomplished the identical 12 months.

The circuit accommodates simply 14 turns, and numerous lengthy straights. Provided that, plus the three DRS zones, it’s seemingly that Crimson Bull will likely be dominant once more this weekend, given the RB19’s efficiency on straights in addition to in DRS zones.

That’s simply one of many storylines this week. Listed below are some others.