Hamilton on Ferrari power deficit against Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari’s power deficit is keeping them from being able to fight Mercedes, as the FIA prepares to apply its new Additional Development Upgrade Opportunity regulations for the first time. Hamilton said: "If you take away the power deficit, we're in the fight with these guys. But unfortunately that's not the way it is today. Even when you get the overtake [mode], when you get within a second, they still pull away. So that's how much grunt that they have, and we're massively down. But I really hope with this new rule that enables us to try to improve [and find] some performance, so we can get back in the fight with them."
Power deficit is keeping Ferrari out of the fight with Mercedes – Hamilton
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Hamilton on F1's current power delivery issues
Lewis Hamilton says F1’s current power delivery still gives him “a weird feeling” and “doesn’t feel like what motorsport should be”, echoing Max Verstappen’s criticism after they finished second and third at the Canadian Grand Prix. Hamilton said: "It's definitely not second nature, that's for sure. It continues to be a weird feeling. You go down the power, you open up the SM, and then the power dies halfway down the straight, and the RPM starts dropping. It doesn't feel like what motorsport should be. The engine should be ringing its neck off right to the end of the straight."
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Bearman on having no timeline for Ferrari move
Oliver Bearman says he has “no timeline” in mind for a future move to Ferrari as he continues his Formula 1 career with Ferrari-backed customer team Haas. Bearman said: "There's no dates that I need to be doing X, I don't really care about that. I want to continue to become the best version of myself, give this team the best chance to fight and continue to enjoy it."
Oliver Bearman addresses Ferrari future after Lewis Hamilton retirement claim
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Piastri on Red Bull links amid Verstappen exit reports
Oscar Piastri says it is “flattering” to be linked with a potential move to Red Bull, after reports claimed the McLaren driver is their top target if Max Verstappen leaves the team. Piastri said: "It is news to me, yes. There's obviously not been any discussions or anything but it's flattering, yes. There's not really much more than that, really. Hopefully it proves my stock as a driver, which is a nice thing, but I'm very happy with where I am."
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Ben Sulayem proposes ending FIA term limits
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is proposing the removal of term limits for the presidency, a change that would allow him to stay in the role beyond the current maximum of three four-year terms, or 12 years. The statute change will be discussed and voted on at next month’s FIA General Assembly and is expected to pass, with the FIA saying it is intended to create a “consistent approach to tenure across all FIA bodies” and that it remains “subject to approval by the World Councils and by the General Assembly”.
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Stella on Piastri Red Bull rumours
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella dismissed speculation linking Oscar Piastri with a move to Red Bull, saying the rumours are part of Formula 1’s “silly season” and insisting McLaren are happy with their driver line-up. Stella said: "I think the reaction is in your question – you mentioned the silly season, and I think we are already fully in this silly season. When we think about Oscar, we couldn't be happier. I think we are seeing the best Oscar in the cockpit and also a happy Oscar, and the best version of himself outside the cockpit."
‘Fully in silly season' – McLaren dismisses Oscar Piastri Red Bull talk
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Lawson on surviving to points after practice issue in Canada
Liam Lawson said Racing Bulls “just survived” on the way to a points finish at the Canadian Grand Prix after a technical issue in practice left him with only five laps and forced him to sit out sprint qualifying. Lawson said: "We put the car nearly in Q3, but missed out, and then [on Sunday], we just survived. A lot of guys retired, and we survived."
Liam Lawson voices F1 relief: 'We just survived'
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Krack on Aston Martin reliability progress and performance gap
Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack says the team have “come a long way” on reliability but must cut out operational errors and find more performance after the Canadian Grand Prix. Krack said: "At the end of the day, from a reliability point of view, aside to the operational stuff that we mentioned earlier, I think, you know, on the PU side, there was not a single issue, not a single fault. So, I think we have come a long way, but the performance is not where it should be."
Aston Martin boss explains F1 progress despite operational cracks showing in Canada
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Permane on Racing Bulls following technical regulations with Red Bull
Alan Permane says Racing Bulls are “very rigorously” following Formula 1’s technical regulations in their relationship with Red Bull Racing, after McLaren CEO Zak Brown wrote to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem criticising dual ownership and suggesting Racing Bulls had acted to aid the senior Red Bull team. Permane said: "Our relationship with Red Bull Racing is very much a customer-supplier relationship. We take some suspension from them, we take gearboxes from them, and various other components that are allowed under the technical regulations, which we follow very rigorously. A lot of work goes into ensuring that we are respecting those rules. So, I don't see any issue with the way we operate currently."
Racing Bulls hit back at Zak Brown claims to FIA
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Hadjar on fair FIA penalties in the Canadian Grand Prix
Isack Hadjar said the FIA’s penalties were “fair” after he was twice punished by stewards during a chaotic Canadian Grand Prix, including a 10-second stop/go for failing to slow under double yellow flags and a later 10-second penalty following a defensive move against Charles Leclerc. Hadjar said: "I don't mind the penalties. I think that's fair. He's a very clean driver, so I just apologise, because it was a bit stupid."
Isack Hadjar accepts FIA punishment after chaotic Canadian GP
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Question of the week: Should Mercedes interfere in George Russell and Kimi Antonelli's battle?
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Antonelli not thinking about title despite championship lead
Kimi Antonelli says he is not thinking about the Formula 1 world title yet, despite leading the championship by 43 points. Antonelli said: "Yeah, but to be fair, I'm not thinking about [the] championship. I'm just focusing on race by race. I think it's still very early to talk about that. And of course, now I have this gap but that doesn't mean that I can relax and just take it easier. Instead, I need to keep levelling up and keep raising the bar because it's not going to be easy and competitors are getting closer, and also George is super quick."
Kimi Antonelli not thinking about F1 title despite 43-point lead
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Perez on his performances since returning with Cadillac
Sergio Perez says he has proved to himself he is “one of the best” drivers in Formula 1 with his performances since returning to the grid with Cadillac. Perez said: "I'm very happy with my performances. I'm happy I came back and have proven to myself that I'm one of the best out there. That to me is really nice, and I'm very happy with the level of driving I'm doing."
Perez feels comeback has proven he is ‘one of the best' in F1
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Rushbrook on Verstappen's Canada podium for Red Bull Ford partnership
Ford Racing boss Mark Rushbrook said Max Verstappen’s third place in the Canadian Grand Prix was a “landmark moment” for Ford’s partnership with Red Bull. Rushbrook said: "Seeing Max secure a first podium of the Red Bull Ford Powertrains era is a landmark moment for our partnership."
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Brundle on Russell's headrest throw fine
Martin Brundle says George Russell’s headrest throw was “money well spent” to deal with his emotions after the FIA handed the Mercedes driver a €5,000 fine, suspended for 12 months, for launching it on to the track following his retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix. Brundle said: "In his despair, he threw his headrest down the road and out front of the car, for which he would be fined €5,000 suspended for 12 months. Money well spent as far as I'm concerned as a way to process the extreme adrenalin flow and disappointment. Been there, done that."
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Lindblad on clutch issue that prevented Canadian GP start
Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad said a clutch issue on the formation lap meant he was unable to start the Canadian Grand Prix after qualifying ninth for Sunday’s race. Lindblad said: "We had an issue with the clutch at the start of the formation lap which meant I wasn't able to take part in the race. I was really excited to get out there and drive in the mixed conditions, so not getting the chance is obviously disappointing. It's such a shame because up until that point, the weekend had been really positive."
Racing Bulls drivers give Canada verdicts after mixed fortunes
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Villeneuve helmet sells for record $1.25 million
The helmet Gilles Villeneuve wore in his final Formula 1 race, the 1982 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola, has been sold for a record $1.25 million, just over €1 million, according to Darren Jack, CEO of Hall of Fame Collection, which handled the sale. Jack said its rarity was a major factor, adding: "The GPA helmet itself is an extremely rare model in the collectors' world. In addition, this is one of only five – perhaps even fewer – racing helmets worn by Gilles Villeneuve that still exist." The sale sets a new world record for a racing helmet, beating the previous mark set last year when Ayrton Senna's 1992 Belgian Grand Prix helmet sold for £720,000.
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Brown on McLaren considering its own F1 power unit
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown says the team would consider developing its own Formula 1 power unit if an engine formula became financially viable, while stressing it is happy with Mercedes. Brown said: "I think if you got an engine formula that was financially viable then, yeah, we would consider it and the technology. That being said, we couldn't be happier with Mercedes. If something is presented to us that first financially makes sense, then we'll have a look at it."
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Brundle on Russell's Canadian Grand Prix retirement and points deficit
Martin Brundle says Mercedes driver George Russell has to believe “what goes around comes around” after retiring from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix with a Mercedes power unit failure, leaving him 43 points behind team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli after five rounds of the 2026 season. Martin Brundle said: "George Russell is now 43 points behind his teenage team-mate, that's equivalent to a first and second place, and he has to believe that what goes around comes around. There's still a very long way to go but McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull are not going to stand still either."
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😳 Audi has emerged as the pivotal factor in Max Verstappen's F1 future...
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Toto Wolff brought up Max Verstappen when asked about his Mercedes drivers battling in Canada ⚔️
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P2 to P4 in the drivers' championship is separated by just 16 points 😳
2. George Russell - 88 points
3. Charles Leclerc - 75 points
4. Lewis Hamilton - 72 points
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🚨 Max Verstappen is the first driver to get on the podium using a Ford-branded engine since Giancarlo Fisichella at the 2003 Brazilian GP.
Another Canadian GP. Another milestone for Max.
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👀 Italian fashion house Gucci is to enter F1 for the first time next year as title sponsor for Alpine:
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Saving the best for last ✨
Kimi waited until the 68th and final lap of the race in Montreal to secure the @DHL_Motorsports Fastest Lap 💪
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Rivals on track, history on the podium. 🏆
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