Why Piastri declined suspension, Leclerc doesn’t blame Hadjar for Q3 mistake, and other big updates

Why Piastri declined new suspension at Canadian GP

McLaren made a small change to the front suspension in Canada to help the drivers feel more through the steering since Norris said the car felt “numb.” Norris kept the update for qualifying, but Piastri chose not to use it because he wanted to stay with the setup that’s worked for him all year. Team boss Andrea Stella said the update doesn’t make the car faster but helps the drivers understand better what the tires are doing. Piastri said it wasn’t really an upgrade, just different, and he didn’t want to change things after a difficult practice.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Boxall-Legge & Emily Selleck (motorsport.com)

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Leclerc doesn’t blame Hadjar for Q3 mistake

Charles Leclerc admitted that dirty air from Isack Hadjar’s car affected his qualifying lap in Canada but made it clear that he did not blame the rookie for his poor result. Leclerc abandoned his flying lap after a mistake in the Turn 6/7 chicane and ended up qualifying only eighth. He later spoke to Hadjar and told reporters that, although he was frustrated at the time, he didn’t believe Hadjar did anything wrong. Leclerc also dismissed any impact from his earlier crash in FP1, saying he felt good with the car and was just disappointed that his Q3 mistake likely cost him a shot at pole.

Click here to read the full article by Jack Oliver Smith (motorsportweek.com)

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Data reveals Norris' costly qualifying error

Lando Norris had a disappointing qualifying in Canada despite having shown strong pace in practice and driving one of the fastest cars. He made a mistake on his first flying lap in Q3 and couldn’t improve on his second run. He later admitted to pushing too hard and making several small errors. Data showed his teammate Piastri was smoother and faster out of corners, which helped him gain time. Norris had the speed to do better, but pressure and small mistakes stopped him from putting a full lap together.

Click here to read the full article by Uros Radovanovic (planetf1.com)

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What really annoyed Verstappen? 

A Mercedes on pole, George Russell and Max Verstappen sharing the front row after their clash in Barcelona, and Verstappen calling the ban talk 'childish,' everything was set for a spicy Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen looked frustrated, especially when asked about his penalty points and the talk about a possible ban.

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Why drivers now risk suspension

The FIA introduced the penalty points system as a warning system. Its goal is to improve safety, discipline, and driver accountability. Drivers who keep breaking the rules can now face suspension, something that rarely happened under the old rules. But how does the system work, and why does it matter?