Renault F1 Team began the 50th Canadian Grand Prix weekend with Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hülkenberg posting the eighth and ninth fastest times on Friday at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montréal. Daniel edged Nico by just 0.152secs in Free Practice 2 under hot and dry conditions on the Île Notre-Dame. Friday focused on finding the best downforce balance at the power-sensitive circuit as well as striking the right suspension and ride set-up for its notoriously high kerbs. Alan Permane Technical programme notes: Both drivers commented on the track being green and dusty in Free Practice 1. Throughout the entire morning session, both drivers ran Pirelli’s Medium (yellow) C4 tyres with a...
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