Read next: ‘A driver that cant cut it – Daniel Ricciardo torn apart by Villeneuve on live TV.WilliamsAlex Albon (Contracted until at least end of 2026)TBCAlex Albon committed his long-term future to Williams in mid-May with a new ‘multi-year’ contract announced by the team ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.“It’s a very open driving market this time around.“We are all in the same situationDe Meo has warned that “there will be more” departures as the team aim to position themselves as contenders when the F1 2026 rule changes are introduced.“So it is the time for the FIA.”Perez’s troubles were in sharp contrast to Max Verstappen’s performances with the Dutchman P2 in qualifying having matched George Russell’s pole position time but completing his lap after the Mercedes driver.

Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin revealed “Lewis said” the team should “let George run it”.Villeneuve felt the war of words got “personal”.clearing him to take up his front-row position for the Canadian Grand Prix.”But while he accepted it was a good showing from Ricciardo in qualifying.Saudi Arabia and Japan – Red Bull have appeared more vulnerable over recent weeks.“Staying out on the intermediate helped me.“He’s a race-winning driver that last year.