Logan and Alex preview the Canadian Grand Prix

We are all set in Montreal ahead of the 43rd Canadian Grand Prix to be held at the iconic Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

It is a venue that has hosted numerous memorable moments, and Williams Racing will be looking for more in 2024.

Rewinding 12 months, it was a race weekend that truly kick-started our season as Alex Albon secured our joint-best result of the year, and our Thai racer is excited to see what lies ahead this time.

“As we head to Canada this week, the team and I have fond memories from last year’s P7, with our first big points-scoring race of the season,” Albono shared.

“I’m interested to see how the FW46 performs around this circuit, which always brings chances for good racing and overtaking.

“The weather will play a factor in the opportunities that could arise, so hopefully as a team, we can maximise on this. Montreal is one of my favourite cities and I’m looking forward to heading back.”

Like his teammate, Logan Sargeant has one eye on the weather forecast knowing that a damp weekend could provide some opportunities.

“I’m really looking forward to the Canadian Grand Prix,” Sarge said.

“The track in Montreal is one of the best on the calendar with its combination of fast straights and tight corners that creates a good flow for racing.

“This event is known for its unpredictable weather conditions, which can create some exciting opportunities. Hopefully we can have a positive weekend as a team.”

Sven Smeets, Sporting Director, is keen to build on our maiden points finish of 2024 last time out as we head to Montreal, commenting: “After scoring our first points in Monaco, we’re very much looking forward to returning to Canada.

“It’s a fantastic event with a great atmosphere in the city that comes alive during F1 week.

“The track lends itself to real racing and great overtaking, but frequently changing weather conditions can often make it a very tricky weekend to manage.

“The track has also been completely resurfaced since we last visited, so we’ll all be discovering the grip level on Friday during FP1.

“Tyre warming will be crucial and race pace will be more rewarding than qualifying pace, so we’ll be focusing on having a good race car on Sunday.

“Last year we had a great race and scored some good points for the team, so we’ll try to repeat that result this weekend.”