Why Canada slipped away from Williams, What fueled McLaren’s radio rage at Penske, and other big updates

Why Canada slipped away from Williams

Williams’ strong 2025 season took a hit in Canada, where Carlos Sainz finished 10th with cooling issues, and Alex Albon retired due to engine failure. Both drivers faced technical issues and felt the team made costly strategic mistakes, particularly with tire management and race planning. Albon believed the car had the pace for a top-10 finish, while Sainz said cooling problems and a poor Friday left him off the pace throughout the weekend. With back-to-back disappointing results and no major upgrades planned for 2025, Williams risks losing ground in the championship to rivals like Aston Martin.

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What fueled McLaren’s radio rage at Penske

Nolan Siegel caused a stir in IndyCar with an angry radio outburst telling Team Penske to "go f**k themselves" after receiving a blocking penalty during the Gateway race while battling Scott McLaughlin. The clash followed an earlier collision between the two drivers in Detroit and is just the latest chapter in a growing feud between Arrow McLaren and Penske, which also involves social media jabs from both teams' leadership. After the outburst, McLaren issued a formal statement condemning Siegel's behavior, while Siegel apologized and McLaughlin confirmed they had spoken and moved on. However, with Siegel staying at McLaren for 2026 and the teams' history of public digs and racing incidents, this feud likely isn't over.

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Peugeot hits back after Le Mans blow

Peugeot struggled at the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours due to a Balance of Performance ruling that gave it the worst power-to-weight ratio, leaving its cars to finish 11th and 16th despite a stronger showing at Spa weeks earlier. The #94 car executed a near-perfect race and salvaged the best possible result, while the #93 entry faced setbacks, including a crash and mechanical issues, but was never treated as just a test run. Stellantis Motorsport's Jean-Marc Finot reaffirmed Peugeot's commitment to the World Endurance Championship but warned that the current situation isn't sustainable unless changes are made to ensure fairness. Jean-Eric Vergne praised the team's resilience and said the tough race was a valuable learning experience as they wait for a truly competitive car.

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James Vowles Signs New Williams Contract

James Vowles, Williams Team Principal, has just signed a new 'long-term' deal securing his leadership spot within the team. Williams has declined to comment on the length of this contract, just like they didn't comment on his former contract. Vowles was signed by owners Dorilton Capital with a remit to return Williams to the front. The team lie fifth in the championship after 10 of 24 races this season, having already scored more points than the previous three years combined.

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NASCAR nearing deal for San Diego street race

NASCAR is in serious talks to bring a Cup Series street race to San Diego by 2026, following the success of its Chicago street race. The event would take place on downtown streets near the Pacific Ocean and would help replace the void left by the 2023 closure of Auto Club Speedway in Fontana. Talks with Sports San Diego are ongoing, and a formal announcement could come by July if a deal is finalized. It’s unclear if San Diego would replace Chicago or be added to the current Cup Series schedule, which has 36 points races and two exhibition events.

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