Wildfire smoke won’t stop Canadian GP, Perez and Bottas in talks to return with Cadillac, and other big updates

Wildfire smoke won’t stop Canadian GP

The Canadian Grand Prix will happen as planned on June 15, even though there is thick wildfire smoke over Montreal and the race track. The air quality is currently okay, and Formula 1 is working with local officials to monitor the smoke, which is not a problem yet. Wildfires caused major air-quality alerts around Quebec in 2023, forcing millions to wear masks, but the race still went ahead.

‍Click here to read the full article by Oliver Harden (planetf1.com)

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Perez and Bottas in talks to return with Cadillac

Two former F1 drivers, Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, are in talks to return in 2026 with the new Cadillac team entering the sport. Cadillac wants one experienced driver and one newcomer, with Perez heavily linked due to his tire management skills, past performance, and financial backing from billionaire Carlos Slim. Bottas is also trying to secure a seat at Cadillac, as he knows the boss and has previously used Ferrari engines. Perez is also talking to Alpine and could take a spot from their new driver.

Click here to read the full article by James Dielhenn (crash.net)

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Hamilton’s Ferrari dream might be falling apart

Lewis Hamilton is having a hard time at Ferrari and is not getting good results. His car setup, slow updates, team strategy, and adjusting to a new culture are making it harder for him to do well. Some experts think Ferrari should focus on Charles Leclerc instead because Hamilton might be past his best. Even though Hamilton is working very hard, it looks like this could be the start of his decline in Formula 1.

Click here to read the full article by Ben Hunt (motorsport.com)

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Tsunoda admits he’s still figuring out Red Bull car 

Yuki Tsunoda said he's been struggling because he didn't realize how important it is to have experience with the Red Bull car. He was brought in early this season to replace Liam Lawson but has only finished as high as ninth, while Max Verstappen has already won two races. Tsunoda said he's still learning how the car reacts to setup changes and track conditions, which was much easier for him at VCARB. After crashing in Imola, he realized how little he really understood the car, but he's slowly rebuilding his confidence.

Click here to read the full article by Fergal Walsh (racingnews365.com)

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Team Redline disqualified at Nürburgring

Max Verstappen’s online racing team, Team Redline, was disqualified just a few hours into the virtual 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The team started all three cars in the pit lane on rain tires and little fuel, which made their car heights too low after they changed tires and refueled. A virtual race official came on the livestream and warned them to stop or be disqualified, which ended their race and livestream right away. Verstappen did not compete himself but was expected to interact on the livestream. This was not the first time Team Redline or Verstappen had raced virtually at the Nürburgring, where Verstappen also holds a lap record under a pseudonym.

Click here to read the full article by Olly Darcy (gpblog.com)