Lewis Hamilton's fourth-place finish in Canada raised fresh questions about Ferrari's simulator, which he believes has been feeding him incorrect setup data. Hamilton skipped simulator work before Montreal and confirmed it improved his performance, finishing ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc all weekend. He wants to help recalibrate the system rather than abandon it entirely.

Max Verstappen has grown increasingly vocal about potentially leaving F1 if engine regulations remain unchanged. The Dutchman finds the current energy management requirements mentally exhausting and longs for purer racing. His concerns echo throughout the paddock, with drivers struggling to understand complex rules around energy deployment and formation laps.

Mercedes' dominance leaves little doubt about championship favorites. Kimi Antonelli leads by 56 points over the next non-Mercedes driver, while the team has secured pole and victory in every race. Only McLaren's Lando Norris in Miami has genuinely challenged their supremacy, suggesting rivals can compete on specific circuits.

F1 bosses push for a 60:40 internal combustion-to-electrical power split to reduce energy management complexity, but manufacturers including Ferrari and Audi resist. The proposed changes aim to preserve improved racing while addressing driver frustrations about compromised driving purity.