10 June in Ferrari history: Sebastian Vettel wins the Canadian Grand Prix
On 10 June 2018, Sebastian Vettel won the Canadian Grand Prix for Ferrari at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The victory ended the team’s wait for a Montreal win stretching back to 2004 and returned Vettel to the lead of the drivers’ championship.
Vettel converts pole position into victory
Ferrari arrived in Canada with an engine update, and Vettel found his strongest form in qualifying to secure pole position. He retained the lead at the start and controlled the race ahead of Valtteri Bottas.
Max Verstappen completed the podium, while Vettel’s performance gave Ferrari an important result at a circuit where victory had proved elusive for more than a decade.
A Canadian success with championship significance
The win mattered beyond ending Ferrari’s Montreal drought. It also changed the order at the top of the championship, placing Vettel back ahead in the drivers’ standings.
For the Scuderia, the weekend brought together qualifying speed and race execution. Pole position created the opportunity, and Vettel converted it into the result Ferrari needed.
Discover how this victory fits into Sebastian Vettel’s Formula 1 records. More race anniversaries are available in the Ferrari history calendar.
June 10 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
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Ferrari Grands Prix held on June 10
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