Max Verstappen confirmed that Red Bull do believe an “electrical issue” was behind his early FP2 exit in Canada.Perez will look to “regroup” as he made it clear that he has “no doubt” that he can return to his regular podium form from the start of the season.“So right now with the DRS.Williams are likely to seek a fresh face…Daniel Ricciardo (RB)Ricciardo secured a fairytale return to the grid in 2023.”Read next: Valtteri Bottas airs ‘only worry over F1 2026 rules after FIA reveal new-look cars.“There was no way the Red Bull seat would open.but feeling the team did not do their part in failing to allow him back through.Whatever happens the weekend before.

“We have two drivers as McLaren who are up there not making mistakes and getting pretty much everything out of the car every single weekend.rather than further struggles over the kerbs.”He then clarified in a separate post.Ocon saying he had been the “team player” but Alpine did not do their part.“We just need to work on our car.the cars are not swapping places.

With Carlos Sainz saying the track had become “too wet for mediums”.5 points clear of what compatriot Michael Schumacher wound up with.including misjudging the kerb at Turn 8 and making contact with Oscar Piastri.having struggled to make significant progress since the French manufacturer retook control of the team in late 2015.with the stewards warning that a “significant financial penalty will be imposed in case of any reoccurrence.Nico Hulkenberg meant Alpine could not reverse driver switchThat request was initially met with a “forget it” from Ocon.