Overview

• Charles Leclerc ended his FP1 session at Montreal in the barriers, highlighting ongoing handling issues with the SF-25 and cutting short his preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix.
• Lewis Hamilton publicly backed team principal Fred Vasseur, calling him the main reason for his move to Maranello and insisting he remains the right leader to restore Ferrari’s form.
• Ferrari engineers altered ride-height settings on Hamilton’s car without his knowledge, fueling frustration within the garage over unexpected technical changes.
• Leclerc’s doubts about his commitment to Ferrari endure despite his contract through 2029, reflecting mounting unease over the team’s performance under the new regulations.
• The FIA examined Leclerc’s car after the Spanish GP for potential irregular braking devices, and Max Verstappen faces a one-race ban if he picks up another super-license penalty point.