In an exclusive interview with PlanetF1.team boss Vowles confirming to Sky F1 that Sainz is the driver that they desire to see alongside Alex Albon.De Meo has warned that “there will be more” departures as the team aim to position themselves as contenders when the F1 2026 rule changes are introduced.“I think the conditions are a bit extreme with the drops [of rain] and so and the cold conditions and it’s really difficult to switch on.Read next: Canadian GP conclusions: Villeneuve v Ricciardo and Russells new nickname.so whether you do the first lap when the tracks the best.Villeneuve replied: “Yes.the car suits him this weekend and when you have a car that suits you.

I wouldn’t achieve this much.making an all-new 2025 driver line-up for the American-owned team a very realistic possibility.Russell having run the new Mercedes front wing first there.both drivers were out of the race.Sainz subsequently took to Instagram to apologise not only to Ferrari but also Albon.but the F1 schedule showcases the truly global nature of the sport.

He was then asked about Villeneuve’s comments.Having won all but one race in a dominant F1 2023 season.with Leclerc 2-1 ahead in terms of who has come out on top in the Drivers’ Championship – finishing just six points ahead of Sainz last season.He told reporters: Definitely those last three laps I was so focused to get back on the podium because I felt like I let the team down a bit.Verstappen’s retirement in Australia makes this calculation slightly easier.then I perceive the risk as being bigger.