Daniel Ricciardo, known for his infectious smile and playful antics, is typically a bright spot for fans. Famous for his humorous jabs, like calling out “Pierre Gaaslyyy” or “Nico Huuulkenberg,” Ricciardo is usually the one stirring up laughter. However, during the Canadian GP weekend, it was Alex Albon who tried to match Ricciardo’s banter, only to be met with a playful warning from the Australian.
The weekend proved disappointing for Albon, who had to retire from the race through no fault of his own. Carlos Sainz spun out and collided with Albon, who was trailing him. Despite this setback, Albon had an impressive start, qualifying 10th and making significant progress through the field, vying for points.
The standout moment for Albon came midway through the race at the final chicane. On the long straight before the chicane, Albon took the outside line and overtook Ricciardo, then swiftly moved to the inside to pass Esteban Ocon just before the chicane. This double overtake, executed in mere seconds, left fans in awe and was the highlight of Albon’s weekend despite the unfortunate early exit.
