Vasseur on Montreal Sprint weekend preparation challenge
Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur says the team must be “on the ball from the first session” in Montreal, with the Sprint format leaving limited preparation time and potentially tricky weather adding to the challenge. Vasseur said: "From a racing point of view, Montreal is never straightforward. The track is demanding on brakes, traction is important out of the slow corners and chicanes, and this year the weather and low temperatures could add another layer of complexity, especially with the Sprint format giving us limited preparation time. We will need to be on the ball from the first session, focus on execution, and make the most of every opportunity over the weekend."
Vasseur warns Ferrari must ‘be on the ball' from FP1 in Montreal
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Madrid GP preparations on schedule
Madring general manager Luis Garcia Abad has insisted preparations for Madrid’s first Spanish Grand Prix on 11-13 September remain on schedule despite concerns about how much work is still left at the new circuit, telling Motorsport Week that anyone who saw the site now “will not have any doubt about that”.
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Fallows makes first Racing Bulls trackside appearance
Racing Bulls technical director Dan Fallows will make his first trackside appearance for the team at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, after starting the role in April 2026 following his January signing.
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Horner joins Oakley Capital as adviser
Christian Horner has taken on a new role away from Formula 1, joining Oakley Capital as an adviser on investments in premium sports after leaving Red Bull last season. Horner said the move reflects the growth he sees in the sector: “Sports businesses are benefitting from growing global audiences and participation rates as more people embrace healthier, active lifestyles.”
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Williams confirms four senior hires
Williams has confirmed four senior hires from rival teams, led by former McLaren chief operating officer Piers Thynne, who left that role in January and will start at Williams on an unspecified date in August as its new chief optimisation and planning officer. Claire Simpson and Fred Judd arrive from Mercedes as head of aerodynamic development and head of performance optimisation respectively, while Steve Booth joins from Alpine as head of vehicle engineering.
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Vasseur on cool conditions and sprint format in Montreal
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur says cooler temperatures in Montreal could add “another layer of complexity” at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the sprint format limiting preparation time. Vasseur said: "From a racing point of view, Montreal is never straightforward. The track is demanding on brakes, traction is important out of the slow corners and chicanes, and this year the weather and low temperatures could add another layer of complexity, especially with the sprint format giving us limited preparation time."
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Wache on Red Bull's new wind tunnel timeline
Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache says the team hopes its new wind tunnel at Milton Keynes will be running at the beginning of next year, with the team still working with what he described as the “same tool and the same issues” from its current facility. Wache said: "But we have a new tool coming soon and I hope it will bring us another step. We hope that we will have it running at the beginning of next year."
Red Bull provides update on long-awaited new F1 wind tunnel
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Las Vegas GP approved as annual event
The Las Vegas Grand Prix has cleared a key local-government hurdle to remain on the Formula 1 calendar through 2037, after the Clark County Commission unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday recognising the race as an “annual event” over the Thanksgiving weekend. Commission chair Michael Naft said any longer-term continuation must come with less disruption for local residents and businesses during the build-up and de-rig of the circuit, saying: “I support this, but it’s got to come with very clear parameters that the purpose of more time is to condense the timeline.”
Las Vegas Grand Prix clears key hurdle for possible F1 contract extension
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Stroll on Newey as the right person to build Aston Martin's car
Lance Stroll says Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey is “the right person for the job” to create his dream Formula 1 car, as he outlined the characteristics he wants from a “perfect racing car” ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. Stroll said: "If I had to pick examples, a lot of the Adrian Newey-designed cars from Sebastian Vettel's championship-winning era were close to perfect. So we've got the right person for the job."
Adrian Newey ‘the right person for the job' as Lance Stroll wishlist emerges
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Button on Hamilton needing Ferrari simulator work
Jenson Button says Lewis Hamilton still needs to keep doing simulator work for Ferrari, even after Hamilton said following the Miami Grand Prix that he planned to step back because he felt it had taken him in the wrong direction with his set-up. Button said: "The last couple of races haven't been easy for him, and sometimes you can get a little bit lost in the simulator by going down the wrong direction with set-up. You still need to do it though, there's homework that is needed to be done away from the track."
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Hamilton on stepping away from Ferrari simulator for Canada
Lewis Hamilton says he will change his preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix by stepping away from Ferrari’s simulator because he feels the current approach is not translating into the right set-up when the car gets to the track. Hamilton said: "I'm going to have a different approach in the next race, because the way we're preparing at the moment is not helping. We go on [the simulator] and then it gets to the track and the car feels different when it gets to the track. So, I'm not going to go on the simulator right now on the next race. I'll still go and hold meetings at the factory and stuff. I'm just going to back away from it for a little bit and see."
Lewis Hamilton's unusual preparation for F1’s Canadian GP
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Length of lap: 4.361 km Lap record: 1:13.078, Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes, 2019 Start line / Finish line offset: 0.0 km Total number of race laps: 70 Total race distance: 305.270 km Pitlane speed limits: 80 km/h in practice, qualifying and the race CIRCUIT CHANGES Realignment of the wall at Turn 13 run-off on the right-hand side, rejoining the track.
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Wolff on Mercedes' first update package for Canada
Toto Wolff says Mercedes’ first update package of the season for the W17 at the Canadian Grand Prix will only matter if the performance shows up on track. Wolff said: "We bring our first update package of the year to Montréal, but we know that performance is only performance once it is delivered on track. Despite being in the middle of May, we are just four races into the season. There is a long year ahead and, whilst this is an important weekend, it will not decide any outcomes."
Mercedes brings first W17 upgrade as Toto Wolff issues honest Canadian GP message
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