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Lewis Hamilton is in his second year of his Ferrari contract and according to one F1 insider has an incredibly strong hand when it comes to extending his…
The latest news from the Canadian Grand Prix weekend includes details about Lewis Hamilton’s strong negotiation position for extending his Ferrari contract. Daniel Ricciardo was spotted in the pitlane, making a rare appearance. Additionally, Toto Wolff and Jos Verstappen held a meeting in Montreal amid rumors of Max Verstappen potentially transferring to Mercedes. Max Verstappen issued a statement hinting at staying in F1 long-term, pending the FIA’s 2027 engine regulations. In terms of Sprint Qualifying results, Mercedes achieved a front-row lockout, with George Russell leading the pack for Saturday’s race.