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Will the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix finally deliver proper wheel-to-wheel Formula 1 racing? Ahead of this weekend’s action in Montreal, Autosport Senior Writer Stuart Codling breaks down the biggest stories from the F1 paddock. From the latest team personnel shake-ups — including Piers Thynne’s move from McLaren to Williams Racing — to the FIA’s new energy cap changes for power units at the Canadian GP, we cover all the key developments heading into race weekend. We also separate fact from fiction surrounding rumours involving Esteban Ocon and Ayao Komatsu at Haas F1 Team. Subscribe for more F1 analysis, breaking news, race previews and paddock insight throughout the 2026 Formula 1 season. #F1 #CanadianGP #Formula1 #F12026 FOLLOW us online: Website: https://www.autosport.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/AUTOSPORT Twitter: https://twitter.com/autosport Instagram: http://instagram.com/autosport

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Duration
07:20
Posted
May 22, 2026
Series
Formula 1
Event
Canadian GP
Sub-event
Thursday
Location
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve