High Speed Drama: Leclerc Crashes, Verstappen Dominates FP1 at F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen kicked off the Canadian Grand Prix weekend leading a chaotic first practice session on a slippery Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. The track’s low grip caused numerous spins and challenges for the drivers, including a crash by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Despite the mishaps, Verstappen set the pace and narrowly avoided a collision with the Wall of Champions. Williams’ George Russell impressed by briefly topping the timesheets, but it was Red Bull’s Verstappen who ultimately finished the session on top. The session also saw strong performances from Carlos Sainz,…

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Revving Up for Change: F1’s Bold Move Away from F175-style Season Launch in 2026

Formula 1 has decided not to hold a group season launch for its 2026 campaign, as reported by Motorsport.com. In 2025, a unique season launch was held at the O2 Arena in London to mark the championship’s 75th anniversary. The event was a success, drawing 1.1 million live viewers on YouTube and 7.5 million viewers overall, but it will not be repeated for the 2026 season. Factors behind this decision include the one-off nature of the 2025 celebration and the upcoming regulation changes necessitating extensive testing and preparation for the…

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