The temporary pause in the strike was mandated to handle the surge in transit demand during the Formula 1 Grand Prix event, Montreal's largest tourism event each year.

McLaren, who are on course to wrap up the Constructors' Championship in record time, were on the premises with Lando Norris just 0.028 seconds off the pace, but the Briton described it as the team's worst Friday of the year.

Coverage of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 15 begins at 12:30 p.m. ET, with the race itself starting at 2 p.m. You can also tune in to practices and qualifying races on Friday and Saturday.