McLaren expects Ferrari and Red Bull to gain from wet Pirelli tests ahead of Canadian GP

24 Mwezi wa tano, 2026

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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Ferrari and Red Bull hold an edge for the potentially rainy Canadian Grand Prix after completing Pirelli wet-weather development runs earlier this year.

Stella noted that the teams' testing provides useful data on power unit behavior and tire performance in conditions not yet seen during race weekends this season. Data from these sessions is shared among all competitors, but only Ferrari and Red Bull chose wet running during the January Barcelona shakedown.

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Bahrain F1 circuit with Pirelli tire test gear being packed up amid rainy weather and distant missile strikes, illustrating test cancellation due to Middle East tensions.

Pirelli cancels Bahrain F1 tire test amid Middle East tensions

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Formula 1 tire supplier Pirelli has cancelled a planned two-day wet weather test at the Bahrain International Circuit due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The decision follows retaliatory missile strikes by Iran on US military bases in the region, including one near the circuit in Bahrain. All personnel are reported safe as F1 monitors the situation ahead of upcoming races.

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Wet conditions pose challenges for 2026 cars at Canadian grand prix

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McLaren showed encouraging signs at the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying, with Oscar Piastri in third and Lando Norris fifth, but team principal Andrea Stella doubts a podium challenge against Ferrari. Norris faced mechanical issues limiting his practice running, leaving him playing catch-up. The session highlighted the challenges of Formula 1's new 2026 regulations.

Mercedes dominates Miami GP practice long runs as Ferrari, Red Bull close gap

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In the 2026 F1 Miami GP's extended 90-minute practice session, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and George Russell led long-run averages on heavy fuel, simulating race pace. Ferrari and Red Bull showed improvements, narrowing the gap to the leaders ahead of the sprint weekend.

Jumapili, 24. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 18:33:15