On Thursday, a sudden change in the weather caused a storm which flooded the area near the pits – which would almost certainly cause the race to be stopped with a red flag. On the other hand, Friday was nice, start of free practice 1 with Sol.

For Saturday, however, the track should become wet again, especially during qualifying. And to make the scenario even more unpredictable, it should still be sunny in Montreal on Sunday, but with lower temperatures, between 11 and 23 degrees.

“For us, the more unstable the weather, the better, because the chances of scoring are greatly increased in circumstances like this,” explained Kevin Magnussen of the Haas team.

Even those ahead are hoping for a different condition, as is the case with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard is fighting for his maiden win and hopes Montreal’s tradition of writing new winners into F1 history can become a reality again in 2022.

“It’s the first season that I go to every GP and I think I can have a chance to win, so it’s very special to think that it can be here in Montreal,” said the Spaniard.

The Canadian track was also praised by the pilots. Designed in an urban park on an island, it boasts a unique setting and includes both a street track and a permanent running track. “It’s an old-school layout that leaves no room for error on many sections,” said Fernando Alonso, one of Montreal’s most popular drivers.

“And there you have to attack the curb to turn fast, so it will be interesting to see how it goes with these 2022 cars which don’t like zebras too much,” added Alpine’s Esteban Ocon.

Puns aside, it would be hard for Montreal to see a “zebra” in 2022, as Ferrari and Red Bull monopolize the wins. But with the uncertain weather this year, it is better not to doubt the tradition of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to welcome the first victory of a pilot in F1.