F1 LIVE | Steiner gives crucial advice to Hamilton as 'fan' Ricciardo picks his F1 driver

Speaking to The Race, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali talked about the future of sprint races. Sprint races were introduced to Formula 1 in 2021. They add an extra edge to the already exciting weekend as they reduce the practice times for teams as well as add more points for the grabbing. 

He said, "I do believe there are possibilities to extend two things, which we need to discuss, both with the drivers and the teams, and, of course, with the FIA."

Domenicali also questioned what else they could do, including a reversed grid.

With new regulations set to begin in 2026, many teams are working towards their next Formula 1 car. Earlier in the year, rumours came out that Mercedes' engine would be among the strongest after some teams shared concerns over the power unit regulations.

Villeneuve, however, does not buy into it. Speaking to a betting site, he said, "In 2014, Mercedes had a five-year advantage over its rivals and had more powerful engines ready in the garage by the time others started catching up with their power units."

He also pointed out that nothing is confirmed. "The rumours about Mercedes’ engine superiority are just that — rumours. Nobody really knows what’s happening behind the scenes in the various design departments."