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Verstappen Reiterates F1 Quit Threat Amidst 2027 Engine Regulation Standoff

• Max Verstappen has reiterated his threat to leave Formula 1 if the proposed 2027 engine regulation changes, which aim for a 60/40 split in favor of the internal combustion engine, are not implemented. He stated that continuing under the current regulations would be "mentally not doable" for him. This strong stance comes as some manufacturers express concerns over costs and competitive shifts, with some advocating for a delay until 2028.

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• Tensions flared within Mercedes during the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, where George Russell secured victory after a heated on-track clash with teammate Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli voiced his anger over the team radio, leading to intervention from team principal Toto Wolff, who instructed that such matters be handled privately. Russell had also taken pole position for both the sprint race and the main Grand Prix.

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• Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc described his Canadian Grand Prix weekend as a "disaster" due to persistent struggles with his car, including brake issues and difficulty optimizing tire performance. Notably, teammate Lewis Hamilton outqualified Leclerc twice during the weekend, with Hamilton attributing his strong performance to a simulator-free preparation approach.

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