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Qualifying for today’s Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was interrupted by a dramatic incident when Williams driver Alex Albon suffered a freak mechanical failure. Mid‑lap on the back straight in Q1, Albon’s engine cover violently detached and flew off, triggering a red flag as circuit marshals scrambled to clear debris and teams scrambled to address the unexpected setback .
The 29‑year‑old immediately steered into the pits, but was later cited by stewards for not locating a proper escape route with his damaged car ([gpfans.com][1]). Williams’ crew then faced a race‑against‑time to replace the engine cover—eventually managing to get Albon back on track just before the end of the Q1 session.
The delay enabled marshals to safely remove the shattered car parts, ensuring the circuit was fit to resume. Qualifying ultimately restarted, setting the stage for an intense contest later in the day
Can Williams recover? A strong showing in Q1 hinted at underlying pace, but Albon’s mechanical setback might hamper any Q2 ambitions.
Stewards’ eyes on track behavior:** Officials noted Albon’s pit response. Similarly, teams are bracing for more scrutiny after a late‑session collision by Oscar Piastri in FP3, which also caused a red flag ([gpfans.com][2]).
Final showdown on Adrian Street:The delayed timetable adds pressure to the remaining qualifying slots as teams aim for the front rows.
