The German driver Nico Hulkenberg from the Haas team revealed that his decision to opt for a higher downforce configuration in the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix made him feel extremely vulnerable. Hulkenberg and his teammate Kevin Magnussen took a risky move by starting with wet tires, allowing them to easily overtake the drivers with intermediate tires and secure the eighth and fourth positions, respectively. However, as the track dried, they dropped in the rankings after making a pit stop to switch to intermediate tires like the others. Hulkenberg finished in 11th place, narrowly missing the chance to score points for the third consecutive race, while Magnussen blamed a slow pit stop for his 12th place. Hulkenberg expressed his disappointment, stating that the first 10 laps went well, but the constantly changing track conditions undid his progress. Despite gaining positions by switching to slick tires later in the race, Hulkenberg lamented that his high downforce setup made him an easy target for other drivers on the straightaways of the track, especially without the aid of DRS (Drag Reduction System). In the final laps, Hulkenberg was aiming to score points when Yuki Tsunoda spun on the wet grass at Turn 8, leaving his car stranded on the track. Hulkenberg narrowly avoided a collision with Tsunoda and admitted that he was prepared for the impact, but miraculously managed to escape unharmed.
