Max Verstappen was seventh fastest in the opening session of the Canadian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was quickest, followed by Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) and Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas.

The first half of the session is characterized by several yellow flags. The first cause is Carlos Sainz. His Scuderia Toro Rosso has an engine failure and the Spaniard is forced to park his car right after the hairpin.

The other yellow flags are caused by the low grip and green nature of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari), Sebastian Vettel, Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) and Esteban Ocon (Force India) lose control of their cars, all without causing damage.

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