It’s almost time for Formula 1 to head back across the Atlantic for Round 9 of the 2024 World Championship as the sport returns to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix.

Jon Noble and Jake Boxall-Legge join Bryn Lucas on the Autosport Podcast to break down all the news heading into the weekend, including the big announcement of Esteban Ocon parting ways with the Alpine F1 team at the end of the 2024 season. Was his clash with teammate Pierre Gasly at Monaco a factor in his decision? Where will Ocon go next? And who could Alpine bring in to replace their veteran driver?Also on the show, with strong reports that Sergio Perez and Yuki Tsunoda will be retained by Red Bull in their respective teams, the trio debate whether their teams are doing the right thing in retaining them, as well as discuss the future of Daniel Ricciardo and ponder how secure his seat is going forward.There’s also a full preview of the Canadian GP, including whether Montreal’s bumps will cause more problems for Red Bull after their difficult weekend in Monaco, whether McLaren and Ferrari can keep the pressure on the reigning Champions, and the potential risk of the unpredictable local weather disrupting the running order.

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