1993 Canadian Grand Prix

The 1993 Canadian Grand Prix, otherwise officially advertised as the XXXI Grand Prix Molson du Canada, was the seventh round of the FIA Formula One World Championship, staged at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, on the 13 June 1993.'Canadian GP, 1993', grandprix.com, (Inside F1 Inc., 2014), https://www.grandprix.com/gpe/rr539.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019) The race would see Alain Prost sweep to victory as well as the Championship lead, in what would be the final race that World Champion James Hunt commentated on before his death on 15 June 1993.
The weekend was heralded by news of an F1 Technical Delegate meeting which had concluded that several electronic systems were illegal. The key issues surrounded traction control and active suspension, with the Delegate's ruling that they were artificial driver aids, and hence gave them grounds to outlaw them in future rule books.
Regardless, those systems would remain legal for the Canadian Grand Prix, and it was active suspension pioneers whom dominated qualifying, Alain Prost claiming pole position ahead of teammate Damon Hill. Michael Schumacher was best of the rest ahead of his teammate Riccardo Patrese, while Championship leader Ayrton Senna was a lowly eighth place.
Hill made an excellent start to claim the lead from Prost, while Gerhard Berger got the jump on the two sluggish s to secure third. Senna, meanwhile, would blitz his getaway, surging past Martin Brundle and the two Benettons.
The Brazilian ace would also take Jean Alesi later on the opening lap to claim fourth, before lunging past Berger on the following tour. Out front, meanwhile, Hill and Prost were running nose-to-tail, and working together to build a lead over the now third placed .
Indeed, it was only on the sixth lap that Prost made his bid for the lead, easing past Hill once they had a big enough advantage over Senna. With that Prost leapt away to build a lead of his own, while Hill slowly slipped into the clutches of Senna.
Yet, the Brit still had enough pace to prevent Senna from making a move, and hence remained in second and third. They hence slipped closer to Michael Schumacher once the German battled back past the s of Alesi and Berger, with pitstops looming.
The stops would change the complexion of the race, with Hill dropping to fourth as Williams made an error. Schumacher, meanwhile, was left on the tail of Senna, before inheriting second when the Brazilian's engine expired in the closing stages.
With that the race was run, with Prost cruising across the line fifteen seconds clear of Schumacher to claim the Championship lead. Hill completed the podium, while Berger, Brundle and Karl Wendlinger rounded out the scorers list.
==Background==
Ayrton Senna moved back to the top of the Championship with his record breaking victory in Monte Carlo, leaving the Principality with a five point lead. Alain Prost had been forced to make way for his Brazilian nemesis, although his fourth place finish ensured he remained within striking distance. A huge nineteen point gap followed before the man in third appeared in the table, with Damon Hill having moved back ahead of Michael Schumacher.
 had managed to maintain their lead atop the Constructors Championship, although their advantage had been reduced to eleven points. Indeed, had chipped away at their Anglo-French rival's tally in Monte Carlo, although they would still need a poor weekend for Williams-Renault in order to claim the lead. Behind, had lost more ground on the leaders in third, while had retained their spot in fourth.
===Entry list===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
0 	Damon Hill 	Canon Williams Team 	 	FW15C 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
2 	Alain Prost 	Canon Williams Team 	 	FW15C 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
3 	Ukyo Katayama 	Tyrrell Racing Organisation 	 	020C 	 	OX10A 3.5 V10 	
4 	Andrea de Cesaris 	Tyrrell Racing Organisation 	 	020C 	 	OX10A 3.5 V10 	
5 	Michael Schumacher 	Camel Benetton Ford 	 	B193B 	 	HBA7 3.5 V8 	
6 	Riccardo Patrese 	Camel Benetton Ford 	 	B193B 	 	HBA7 3.5 V8 	
7 	Michael Andretti 	Marlboro McLaren 	 	MP4/8 	 	HBE7 3.5 V8 	
8 	Ayrton Senna 	Marlboro McLaren 	 	MP4/8 	 	HBE7 3.5 V8 	
9 	Derek Warwick 	Footwork Mugen Honda 	 	FA14 	 	MF351HB 3.5 V10 	
10 	Aguri Suzuki 	Footwork Mugen Honda 	 	FA14 	 	MF351HB 3.5 V10 	
11 	Alex Zanardi 	Team Lotus 	 	107B 	 	HBD6 3.5 V8 	
12 	Johnny Herbert 	Team Lotus 	 	107B 	 	HBD6 3.5 V8 	
14 	Rubens Barrichello 	Sasol Jordan 	 	193 	 	1035 3.5 V10 	
15 	Thierry Boutsen 	Sasol Jordan 	 	193 	 	1035 3.5 V10 	
19 	Philippe Alliot 	Larrousse F1 	 	LH93 	 	3512 3.5 V12 	
20 	Érik Comas 	Larrousse F1 	 	LH93 	 	3512 3.5 V12 	
21 	Michele Alboreto 	BMS Lola Scuderia Italia 	 	T93/30 	 	040 3.5 V12 	
22 	Luca Badoer 	BMS Lola Scuderia Italia 	 	T93/30 	 	040 3.5 V12 	
23 	Christian Fittipaldi 	Minardi F1 Team 	 	M193 	 	HBC6 3.5 V8 	
24 	Fabrizio Barbazza 	Minardi F1 Team 	 	M193 	 	HBC6 3.5 V8 	
25 	Martin Brundle 	Ligier Gitanes Blondes 	 	JS39 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
26 	Mark Blundell 	Ligier Gitanes Blondes 	 	JS39 	 	RS5 3.5 V10 	
27 	Jean Alesi 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	F93A 	 	041 3.5 V12 	
28 	Gerhard Berger 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	F93A 	 	041 3.5 V12 	
29 	Karl Wendlinger 	Team Sauber F1 	 	C12 	 	2175A 3.5 V10 	
30 	JJ Lehto 	Team Sauber F1 	 	C12 	 	2175A 3.5 V10 	
Source:'Canada 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Entrants', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2015), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/engages.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)
==Practice Overview==
==Qualifying==
===Friday Qualifying===
===Saturday Qualifying===
===Qualifying Results===
The full qualifying results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Time 	Time 	Gap
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Q1 	Q2 	Gap
1 	2 	Alain Prost 	 	1:18.987 	1:19.135 	—
2 	0 	Damon Hill 	 	1:19.491 	1:20.145 	+0.504s
3 	5 	Michael Schumacher 	 	1:20.808 	1:20.945 	+1.821s
4 	6 	Riccardo Patrese 	 	1:20.948 	1:23.268 	+1.961s
5 	28 	Gerhard Berger 	 	1:21.278 	1:21.513 	+2.291s
6 	27 	Jean Alesi 	 	1:21.414 	1:21.660 	+2.427s
7 	25 	Martin Brundle 	 	1:21.603 	1:22.026 	+2.616s
8 	8 	Ayrton Senna 	 	1:21.706 	1:21.891 	+2.719s
9 	29 	Karl Wendlinger 	 	1:21.936 	1:21.813 	+2.826s
10 	26 	Mark Blundell 	 	1:22.097 	1:22.622 	+3.110s
11 	30 	JJ Lehto 	 	1:22.198 	1:22.428 	+3.211s
12 	7 	Michael Andretti 	 	1:22.751 	1:22.229 	+3.242s
13 	20 	Érik Comas 	 	1:22.263 	1:22.977 	+3.276s
14 	14 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	1:23.152 	1:22.509 	+3.522s
15 	19 	Philippe Alliot 	 	1:22.983 	1:22.819 	+3.832s
16 	10 	Aguri Suzuki 	 	1:22.891 	1:22.999 	+3.904s
17 	23 	Christian Fittipaldi 	 	1:24.559 	1:23.119 	+4.132s
18 	9 	Derek Warwick 	 	1:23.518 	1:23.185 	+4.198s
19 	4 	Andrea de Cesaris 	 	1:23.268 	1:23.185 	+4.198s
20 	12 	Johnny Herbert 	 	1:23.341 	1:23.223 	+4.236s
21 	11 	Alex Zanardi 	 	1:23.240 	1:25.027 	+4.253s
22 	3 	Ukyo Katayama 	 	1:24.391 	1:23.824 	+4.837s
23 	24 	Fabrizio Barbazza 	 	1:23.946 	1:24.375 	+4.959s
24 	15 	Thierry Boutsen 	 	1:24.632 	1:23.960 	+4.973s
25 	22 	Luca Badoer 	 	1:25.212 	1:24.357 	+5.370s
DNQ 	21 	Michele Alboreto 	 	1:24.382 	1:24.391 	+5.395s
Source:'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Canada 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Canada 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Canada 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Canada 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Canada 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Canada 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 1', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-1.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Molson Canadian Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 2', formula1.com, (Formula One World Championship Ltd., 2019), https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/1993/races/596/canada/qualifying-2.html, (Accessed 27/07/2019)'Canada 1993: Qualifications', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/qualification.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car to set their best time in that session.
*Bold indicates a driver's best/qualifying time.
===Grid===
** Andretti would start the race from the pitlane.
==Race==
===Report===
===Results===
The full results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	2 	Alain Prost 	 	69 	1:36.41.822 	1 	10
2 	5 	Michael Schumacher 	 	69 	+14.527s 	3 	6
3 	0 	Damon Hill 	 	69 	+52.685s 	2 	4
4 	28 	Gerhard Berger 	 	68 	+1 Lap 	5 	3
5 	25 	Martin Brundle 	 	68 	+1 Lap 	7 	2
6 	29 	Karl Wendlinger 	 	68 	+1 Lap 	9 	1
7 	30 	JJ Lehto 	 	68 	+1 Lap 	11 	
8 	20 	 	 	68 	+1 lap 	13 	
9 	23 	Christian Fittipaldi 	 	67 	+2 laps 	17 	
10 	12 	Johnny Herbert 	 	67 	+2 laps 	20 	
11 	11 	Alex Zanardi 	 	67 	+2 laps 	21 	
12 	15 	Thierry Boutsen 	 	67 	+2 laps 	24 	
13 	10 	Aguri Suzuki 	 	66 	+3 laps 	16 	
14 	7 	Michael Andretti 	 	66 	+3 laps 	12 	
15 	22 	Luca Badoer 	 	65 	+4 laps 	25 	
16 	9 	Derek Warwick 	 	65 	+4 laps 	18 	
17 	3 	Ukyo Katayama 	 	64 	+5 laps 	22 	
18* 	8 	 Ayrton Senna 	 	62 	Electrical 	8 	
Ret 	6 	Riccardo Patrese 	 	52 	Physical 	4 	
Ret 	4 	Andrea de Cesaris 	 	45 	Spun off 	19 	
Ret 	24 	Fabrizio Barbazza 	 	33 	Gearbox 	23 	
Ret 	27 	Jean Alesi 	 	23 	Engine 	6 	
Ret 	26 	Mark Blundell 	 	13 	Spun off 	10 	
Ret 	14 	Rubens Barrichello 	 	10 	Electrical 	14 	
Ret 	19 	Philippe Alliot 	 	8 	Engine 	15 	
DNQ 	21 	Michele Alboreto 	 	 	 	 	
Source:'Canada 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)	Source:'Canada 1993: Result', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2016), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada/classement.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)
*T Indicates a driver used their test/spare car.
** Senna was still classified despite retiring as he had completed 90% of the race distance.
==Milestones==
* Alain Prost made his 190th Grand Prix start.
* 100th start from Philippe Alliot.'7. Canada 1993', statsf1.com, (Stats F1, 2014), https://www.statsf1.com/en/1993/canada.aspx, (Accessed 27/07/2019)
* Ayrton Senna entered his 150th Grand Prix.
* 20th entry for Christian Fittipaldi.'1993 Canadian GP', chicanef1.com, (Chicane F1, 2014), http://www.chicanef1.com/racetit.pl?year=1993&gp=Canadian%20GP&r=1, (Accessed 27/07/2019)
* Prost claimed the 80th pole position for a engine.
* 48th career victory for Prost.
* 65th win for as a constructor.
** Renault claimed their 45th win as an engine manufacturer.
==Standings==
There had been a complete role reversal atop the Championship as a result of the Canadian Grand Prix, with Alain Prost establishing a five point lead, having arrived in North America five behind. Indeed, Ayrton Senna was now the driver who sat in second, with those two remaining the only major pretenders for the title. A twenty point gap followed to third placed Damon Hill, who was set to fight for third with Michael Schumacher.
In the Constructors Championship it had been a very strong day for , who moved onto 69 points after their double podium. That meant that they held a 25 point lead over , meaning there was a bigger gap between the lead duo then there was between McLaren and third placed . Elsewhere, had continued to hold fourth, while had moved up the table to fifth, but were still yet to break into double figures for the season.
World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers	World Championship for Drivers
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	Alain Prost 	47 	1
2 	Ayrton Senna 	42 	1
3 	Damon Hill 	22 	
4 	Michael Schumacher 	20 	
5 	Martin Brundle 	7 	2
6 	Mark Blundell 	6 	1
7 	Johnny Herbert 	6 	1
8 	Christian Fittipaldi 	5 	
9 	JJ Lehto 	5 	
10 	Riccardo Patrese 	5 	
11 	Gerhard Berger 	5 	4
12 	Jean Alesi 	4 	1
13 	Philippe Alliot 	2 	1
14 	Michael Andretti 	2 	1
15 	Fabrizio Barbazza 	2 	1
16 	Alex Zanardi 	1 	
17 	Karl Wendlinger 	1 	8
World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors	World Championship for Constructors
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
1 	 	69 	
2 	 	44 	
3 	 	25 	
4 	 	13 	
5 	 	9 	2
6 	 	7 	1
7 	 	7 	1
8 	 	6 	
9 	 	2 	
Only point scoring drivers and constructors are shown.
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