In a disheartening qualifying session, Sauber’s Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu struggled to make an impact, leaving them with an uphill battle for the Formula 1 race in Montreal. The team has opted for significant car changes, including a switch to an older rear wing specification, as they aim to bridge the performance gap and maximize their opportunities.
Browsing: Performance Gap
Williams Team Principal James Vowles has voiced concerns over the proposed 2026 Formula 1 regulations, which could see the performance gap between F1 and F2 cars shrink to just a few seconds. Vowles emphasizes the need to maintain F1’s position as the leading motorsport series, as teams prepare to discuss the issue with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.