Author: Caius Twilightbane

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has emphasized that the Italian marque will maintain its current approach despite suffering a torrid weekend in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix. The team’s dominant performance in Monaco had pegged them as favorites in Montreal, but they struggled with tyre temperature and suffered a double Q2 elimination. Vasseur reflected on whether Ferrari’s nightmare showing at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve represented the worst since he replaced Mattia Binotto at the helm in late 2022, stating that the team will encounter more setbacks but they will not change their working practices.

George Russell is convinced that Mercedes’ recent pace improvement in Formula 1 is a real and sustainable development, putting the team back in the fight at the front of the grid. The British driver is optimistic about Mercedes’ chances to challenge Red Bull and Ferrari in the upcoming races.

Sauber has appointed Stefano Sordo as its new Formula 1 Performance Director, a key addition as the team gears up for its transition into an Audi works team in 2026. Sordo, with a wealth of motorsport experience, will report to Technical Director James Key and play a pivotal role in unlocking the team’s performance potential.

In the aftermath of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, Esteban Ocon has expressed his disappointment with Alpine’s handling of the team order controversy that overshadowed the team’s double points score. Ocon believes he earned the right to have Gasly return the place once it was clear he couldn’t pass Daniel Ricciardo.

George Russell reflected on the crucial mistakes that cost him a maiden 2023 Formula 1 victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, as Mercedes made significant strides with their recent upgrades. Despite leading early on, Russell couldn’t hold off Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, finishing third in a dramatic race.

In the wake of Ferrari’s double retirement at the Canadian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has called for calm, urging the team not to overreact to the disappointing result. The Monegasque driver emphasized the need to address the engine issue that hampered his performance, while also acknowledging Ferrari’s fluctuations in form throughout the season.

In a gripping race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Max Verstappen took the win at the 2024 F1 Canadian Grand Prix, beating Lando Norris and George Russell. The race saw mixed weather conditions challenge the drivers, with several key moments and battles throughout the field.

Lando Norris fears the 2026 Formula 1 rule changes could widen the gaps between teams, moving away from the tightly contested competition of recent races. The McLaren driver believes the sport may not see days like the current ones again, as historical trends show big gaps emerging after regulation changes.

The anticipation for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 is palpable, with Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin setting the fastest-ever pole speed. McLaughlin will be joined on the front row by teammates Will Power and Josef Newgarden, marking the first time a team has locked out the front row at Indy since 1988. Eight former Indy winners are in the field, with Helio Castroneves hoping to make history with a record-breaking fifth 500 win.

Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe director Rob Leupen has revealed the reasoning behind the team’s decision to recall Jose Lopez to the #7 Toyota GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar for the FIA WEC 2023 double-points round on 15/16 June, after Mike Conway suffered injuries in a cycling accident.