Williams driver Alex Albon will not take part in sprint qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix after crashing during the only practice session. The incident occurred when he hit a marmot at the exit of Turn 7.
Team principal James Vowles confirmed the damage to Albon's FW48 was more extensive than first thought. Repairs require replacement of the gearbox and power unit, ruling the Thai-British driver out of the afternoon session at 4.30pm local time.
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Franco Colapinto secured 13th place in the Canadian Grand Prix Formula 1 sprint qualifying after overcoming electrical issues during free practice.
Williams Racing is directing resources toward spare parts production ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix after a costly Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
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Kimi Antonelli and George Russell came into contact during the Formula 1 sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix. The incident prompted immediate intervention from team principal Toto Wolff.
Red Bull has identified the engine issue that ended Max Verstappen's Monaco Grand Prix on the opening lap. Team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the problem developed during the formation lap and noted that a power unit change had already been planned.
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Max Verstappen retired from the Monaco Grand Prix on the opening lap after his Red Bull engine failed. The four-time world champion described the issue as the engine dropping dead following problems on the formation lap.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says the squad is not concerned about Isack Hadjar despite a difficult Miami Grand Prix weekend. The 21-year-old driver was disqualified from qualifying for an illegal car part and later crashed during the race. Mekies attributed the issues to mistakes by both the team and the driver.
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Valtteri Bottas incurred a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pit lane during the Miami Grand Prix after an issue with the pit limiter button on his steering wheel. The problem arose because Cadillac does not manufacture its own steering wheels and is awaiting an updated version from its supplier. Despite the setback, the team recorded progress with its first set of in-season upgrades.