Formula 1 had another busy day behind the scenes this Thursday, with Cadillac emerging as a key player in the driver market. The team is reportedly considering a possible swap of Valtteri Bottas for Colton Herta for the upcoming seasons, a move that could significantly alter their long-term plans.
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Meanwhile, Haas has progressed in its planning for 2027. The team has set a deadline to decide on its future driver lineup, indicating that internal discussions about the formation of the next cycle are already underway.
At Mercedes, Toto Wolff commented again on the events of the Canadian GP. The team principal admitted he did not like Kimi Antonelli’s emotional messages over the radio during the battle with George Russell and emphasized the importance of maintaining control in high-pressure moments within the team.
Wolff also gained attention by expressing support for the discussion about changes to Formula 1 engines for 2027. The executive joined the group of voices in favor of reviewing the current plans, a topic that continues to generate debate among teams, manufacturers, and the FIA.
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At Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton publicly praised his race engineer and highlighted the quality of the work done since his arrival at the Italian team. The Briton stressed the importance of the relationship built throughout the season to help with the adaptation process to the new environment.
Closing the day, Isack Hadjar revealed he apologized to Charles Leclerc after the maneuver considered dangerous during the Canadian GP. The Racing Bulls driver acknowledged the mistake and approached his rival after the race, in another chapter of the repercussions of the incidents that occurred in Montreal.
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