Haas F1 Team’s bold tyre strategy at the Canadian Grand Prix fell short, leaving them disappointed after failing to capitalize on a golden opportunity to score points in the mixed-conditions race.
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In the wake of Esteban Ocon’s departure from Alpine at the end of 2024, team principal Bruno Famin has emphasized the importance of signing ‘professional’ drivers who can put aside their differences and work together for the good of the team. The team is currently exploring potential replacements, including reserve driver Jack Doohan and other drivers like Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher.
With the Formula 1 season heating up, all eyes are on Red Bull’s resurgence ahead of the Barcelona Grand Prix. After struggling on recent street circuits, the team’s RB20 is poised to shine on traditional high-downforce tracks, setting the stage for an epic battle at the front of the grid.
In a thrilling encounter at the 2024 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen and Red Bull emerged victorious, showcasing their ability to minimize mistakes and capitalize on others’ errors. The Montreal event saw three separate teams with a realistic chance to win, but Verstappen’s consistency and strategic prowess ultimately paid off.
Fernando Alonso attributed Aston Martin’s impressive showing at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix to the team’s newfound understanding of its recent problems. The two-time F1 champion acknowledged the challenges posed by the Montreal circuit but revealed that Aston Martin’s return to form stemmed from their ability to grasp their recent setbacks.
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.
In a recent Formula 1 race, Haas’ wet tyre strategy fell short, costing drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg valuable points. Despite Magnussen’s impressive early pace on the extreme wet, the team’s decision to pit him for intermediates too early, coupled with a slow pitstop, ultimately proved detrimental. Our analysis suggests Haas may have been better served keeping Magnussen on the wets for longer, potentially putting him in contention for points. The team’s wet tyre gamble failed to pay off, leaving them to wonder what might have been.
As the Formula 1 calendar for 2026 takes shape, the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council is poised to approve new regulations, despite knowing that these rules will likely undergo significant changes before their implementation. This unusual situation has left the Formula 1 community buzzing, with insiders suggesting that the final version of the 2026 regulations will bear little resemblance to the ones being ratified.
The FIA’s single-seater director, Nikolas Tombazis, has expressed confidence that Formula 1 power unit manufacturers will collaborate effectively to make necessary changes to the 2026 power unit regulations. This follows concerns raised by McLaren’s Team Principal Andrea Stella regarding the draft chassis and aero regulations.
Mercedes F1 team enjoyed a fruitful Canadian Grand Prix, with George Russell securing pole position and finishing third, ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton. This positive result comes as a welcome respite for the team, which has struggled to find its footing in the current Formula 1 season. The team is making progress in addressing car performance issues and is optimistic about their chances at the upcoming Spanish GP.