Formula 1 had a busy Thursday ahead of the 2026 Canadian GP, with important updates both on and off the track. McLaren confirmed a major package of updates for Montreal, while Lewis Hamilton responded to criticism about a possible retirement from the category.
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The British team is betting on the updates to try to reduce the gap to rivals at the start of the season. The new package arrives at an important moment in the championship, especially after the recent progress of Mercedes and Red Bull in Formula 1.
Another topic that stirred the paddock was the future of Esteban Ocon. According to information published by F1MANIA.NET, the Frenchman’s stay at Haas is becoming increasingly uncertain, increasing speculation about changes on the grid for the coming years.
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Hamilton also became a topic after reacting to requests to leave Formula 1. The seven-time world champion commented on the criticism while continuing to seek better results in 2026, amid a scenario of constant pressure on the most experienced drivers on the grid.
Gabriel Bortoleto also gained attention by praising Max Verstappen’s performance at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The Brazilian said he followed the race and highlighted the “incredible work” of the four-time world champion. In addition, Red Bull admitted limitations in its current structure and revealed expectations around the new wind tunnel planned for 2027, while the Las Vegas GP received approval to remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2037.
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