Formula 1's governing body has suspended a driver steward for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix over comments he made regarding a penalty Max Verstappen received two weeks ago. The FIA said Friday that Derek Warwick's comments were not authorized and he will be replaced by Enrique Bernoldi,

Former grand prix driver Derek Warwick has been suspended from his role as a steward at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. Governing body the FIA said the decision had been made "following recent unauthorised media comments".

Formula One's governing body suspended former racer Derek Warwick as Canadian Grand Prix steward on Friday for unauthorised media comments about current drivers.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen led first practice for the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix on Friday while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashed and runaway leaders McLaren made a comparatively slow start to the weekend.

Lando Norris went quickest on Saturday, with qualifying to follow. GEOFF ROBINS/AFP via . Lando Norris topped final practice ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Norris

McLaren's Lando Norris led the third and final practice session ahead of qualifying on Saturday at t Grand Prix in Montreal.

Lando Norris lapped fastest in final Canadian Grand Prix practice on Saturday as Formula One leader and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri hit Montreal's wall of champions.

Lando Norris of McLaren topped the final practice for the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix on Saturday, while team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri continued to struggle. Norris clocked 1 minute 11.

George Russell powered his Mercedes to the top of the times ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris in Friday's second practice for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.