LIVE: F1 Canadian Grand Prix updates - Mercedes leads as sole Montreal practice session red-flagged for third time
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Key Points:
- The practice session featured multiple incidents including Lawson's car stalling on track and Ocon hitting the wall, causing three red flags and disruptions.
- Mercedes showed strong pace in practice, with Antonelli, Russell, and Hamilton topping the timesheets, while Verstappen and others trailed behind.
- Technical issues affected several drivers, including Piastri's lock-up and Colapinto's throttle problems, with teams like McLaren, Mercedes, Haas, and Audi introducing upgrades.
- Oscar Piastri acknowledged Red Bull's interest in him as a potential replacement for Verstappen but denied any knowledge or plans related to it.
- Max Verstappen expressed optimism about the 2027 F1 regulation changes, particularly the new power split, stating it improves the sport and positively influences his decision to continue racing.