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Charles Leclerc will miss the second practice at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix due to chassis damage resulting from his FP1 crash. After leading opening practice, he locked up his tires, understeered into the grass, and had a violent collision with the wall, finishing the session in 10th. Ferrari’s Team Principal Fred Vasseur confirmed that a chassis replacement and other checks prevent Leclerc from participating in the second practice. Leclerc will not be part of Friday’s running, and Ferrari confirmed the need for a new chassis for Saturday’s session.…

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Red Bull is hoping Max Verstappen avoids receiving another F1 penalty point during the Canadian Grand Prix to prevent a potential one-race ban. Team principal Christian Horner believes they have enough drivers to manage in Verstappen’s absence if necessary. Verstappen currently has 11 penalty points, close to the 12-point limit for a ban due to his incident with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix. Red Bull’s unique contractual setup provides them with flexibility to swap drivers within their four full-time F1 driver pool, including recent F1-grade superlicence holder Arvid…

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NASCAR is racing in Mexico City this weekend, and Joey Logano, a three-time Cup Series champion, spoke exclusively to Motorsport.com in preparation for the event. Despite his past road course struggles, Logano is excited about the unique race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, a track new to most drivers in the field. This marks the first points-paying Cup race outside the US in 67 years, hinting at potential international expansion for NASCAR. Logano sees Mexico as a good start towards that international growth, but acknowledges the challenges and opportunities that come…

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The first practice session at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was challenging due to a lack of grip, resulting in numerous spins and mistakes by drivers. Charles Leclerc set an early pace but crashed out after 15 minutes, apologizing for a driver error that caused a red flag. George Russell and Lando Norris also had incidents but avoided major damage, while Lewis Hamilton and others struggled with spins and mistakes. Max Verstappen eventually topped the session, narrowly ahead of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, with Williams showing strong performance. The session ended…

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Franco Colapinto acknowledges that he has struggled to adapt to his car in his initial races with Alpine, expressing hope that improvements made at the factory could lead to a breakthrough at the Canadian Grand Prix in Formula 1. Despite replacing Jack Doohan mid-season, Colapinto has not managed to demonstrate marked improvement over the demoted Australian, facing challenges like a crash in Imola and being off the pace in Monaco and Barcelona. Acting team principal Flavio Briatore has been closely evaluating Colapinto’s performance as he considers Pierre Gasly’s 2026 teammate,…

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The story of NASCAR and Mexico was shaped by the Contreras brothers, Carlos and Enrique, who brought their Mexican heritage to the premier stock car division. NASCAR’s allure seemed like destiny for them, rather than just a stroke of luck. Carlos Contreras made history as the first Hispanic driver to compete in a full season in one of NASCAR’s top three divisions, while Daniel Suárez became the first Mexican and non-American to win a national series championship in the NASCAR Cup Series. Originally focused on reaching IndyCar with help from…

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McLaren unveiled a new front wing for Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix. At the Spanish Grand Prix, teams had to adjust their front wing packages due to stricter regulations on flexibility. McLaren tested a lower-flex wing at Imola and fully introduced it in Barcelona. The team further improved the front wing for Canada to enhance its aerodynamic performance. In the FIA technical notes, McLaren detailed the changes to the front wing’s geometry and the introduction of ‘mermaid tails’. Mercedes made technical adjustments for Montreal, including a larger front brake inlet.…

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World Endurance Championship competitors cannot openly discuss the Balance of Performance, but the Peugeot Hypercar team is struggling with it ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours. The team’s performance has been hampered by BoP restrictions, resulting in unfavorable power-to-weight ratios. Despite the challenges, drivers like Jean-Eric Vergne and Paul di Resta are determined to give their best in the race. Vergne expressed frustration but emphasized his commitment to fighting and giving his all. The team aims to stay motivated and united, hoping for better results in the future, especially…

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Ferrari remains the favorite to achieve a third consecutive victory in Le Mans, despite only qualifying seventh on the grid. Other manufacturers in the Hypercar class see the red Ferraris as the main competitors to beat. Toyota, the closest rival to Ferrari in recent years, is expected to face a challenging race. The technical director of Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe acknowledges Ferrari’s advantage in race pace but believes the competition from other manufacturers, including Toyota, is strong. Porsche has improved its straight-line speed and raceability compared to last year, positioning…

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