Defending World Champion Max Verstappen has publicly supported upcoming Formula One regulations, stating that the structural rule changes significantly boost his long term chances of staying in the sport. The Red Bull driver highlighted that tactical shifts keep the racing format fresh and highly competitive. Meanwhile, multi time champion Lewis Hamilton briefly shifted the media spotlight to the football world, shedding a tear over Arsenal's recent Premier League title win. 

Further down the grid, Alpine driver Esteban Ocon aggressively hit back at recent media reports regarding his paddock future. Ocon labeled stories pointing to a fabricated internal rift with Haas as completely false. At the same time, Lewis Hamilton firmly shut down any speculation regarding his immediate career timeline, reiterating that he will be in the Ferrari garage next season. 

In terms of technical performance, Mercedes is bringing a highly anticipated car upgrade to the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Driver George Russell stated that the team is heavily aiming for a massive competitive rebound on the streets of Montreal using the new structural parts. Teams are currently tracking data closely to see how the developmental kits alter lap times.