F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton Ferrari contract extension details, Daniel Ricciardo back in pitlane

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F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton Ferrari contract extension details, Daniel Ricciardo back in pitlane

All the latest news from across the Canadian GP weekend

Dan Ripley Global Editor

Professional F1 journalist and analyst

Saturday 23 May 2026 07:59

Lewis Hamilton is in his second year of his Ferrari contract and according to one F1 insider has an incredibly strong hand when it comes to extending his deal.

Details have emerged on an extraordinary clause that could keep Hamilton at Ferrari for a long time yet.

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Daniel Ricciardo spotted in the pitlane at iconic race

Former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo has made a rare appearance in the pitlane after footage emerged of the racing driver on social media.

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It's a big weekend of racing in North America in the coming two days, with the F1 circus arriving in Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix, while stock car racing hosts the iconic Coca Cola 600.

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Toto Wolff and Jos Verstappen in Montreal meeting as Max to Mercedes F1 rumours swirl

Toto Wolff and Jos Verstappen held a meeting in the Canadian Grand Prix paddock as Max to Mercedes transfer rumours continue to swirl.

The four-time F1 world champion reportedly has an exit clause in his current Red Bulla contract which kicks in this summer if he is outside the top two in the championship standings.

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Max Verstappen issues statement on F1 future after FIA intervention

Max Verstappen has hinted that he plans to stay in Formula 1 for the long haul, provided the FIA's proposed new engine regulations for 2027 are implemented.

The 28-year-old Dutchman had spoken of potentially leaving the sport after 2026 due to the sweeping new regulations that he dislikes so intensely.

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F1 Sprint Qualifying Results Today: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix times and positions

Mercedes snatched a dramatic front-row lockout for Saturday's Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, with George Russell set to start ahead of Kimi Antonelli.

Lewis Hamilton had mixed it up with the Silver Arrows in SQ1 and SQ2, but a small error at the hairpin on his final lap saw him slip to fifth on the grid – within five hundredths of a second of Lando Norris in third place.

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