The Canadian Grand Prix

The latest race in the formula one calendar took place in Canada a week ago today. And, as ever, there were a fair few surprises in store. Qualifying saw the Mercedes cars take one and two, with Rosberg managing to take pole ahead of Hamilton. The Williams cars did surprisingly well, qualifying 4th and 5th behind Sebastian Vettel who took 3rd.

The actual race turned out to be a race of attrition as temperatures were high. Both Marussia's retired on the very first race, a downturn after their first points last race. Both Caterhams also retired due to the heat, and both Lotuses retired also, Maldonado from an engine failure and Grosjean from rear wing damage. But most of the action came towards the end of the race. Both Mercedes cars reported engine problems at the same time, with Hamilton having to retire because of it. This left Rosberg limping round the track without his electric motor. The group behind him, consisting of Perez, Ricciardo, Vettel and Massa, caught him up but could not get passed because of defensive driving from Perez. Eventually Ricciardo overtook Perez and, on the third to last lap, overtook Rosberg too. On the second to last lap there was a very big crash between Perez and Massa, leading to them both being airlifted to hospital and Perez consequently being issued with a 5 place grid penalty for causing a collision . This has lead to a lot of arguing between force India and Williams, both blaming each other for the crash. At the end of the race Ricciardo took his very first race win, with Rosberg limping in at second and Vettel getting a podium in third. Jensen Button took a surprising fourth, with the two Ferrari's struggling in 6th and 10th. The next race in in a weeks time in Austria.

Nev

Below: Perez and Massa crash on the penultimate lap