Formula 1 continued to discuss the developments of the Canadian GP this Tuesday, with Toto Wolff making it clear that he may intervene in the battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli if the internal duels within Mercedes go too far. The team principal acknowledged the competitiveness between the drivers but admitted concern about the risks after the incidents in Montreal.
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Russell was also in the spotlight by using the battle with Antonelli as an argument to defend the retention of the current Formula 1 engines. The Briton stated that the cars continue to provide intense battles and emphasized that the category should not lose important characteristics in future regulation changes.
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton revealed discomfort with the current power units of the category. The Ferrari driver commented on the driving experience of the modern cars and indicated a preference for engines with more aggressive characteristics and a more distinctive sound, a topic that has regained strength in the paddock.
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The debate increased after Stefano Domenicali showed support for the possible return of V8 engines in Formula 1. The CEO of the category admitted sympathy for the idea and reinforced that the sport needs to remain attentive to entertainment and the emotional connection with fans, especially regarding the sound of the cars.
Another important topic of the day involved Isack Hadjar. The Racing Bulls driver admitted his own mistakes after the race in Montreal and agreed with the penalties received from the FIA. The Frenchman acknowledged that he overdid it at some moments of the race and stated that he needs to learn quickly from the incidents to avoid new problems throughout the 2026 season.
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