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Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari have "no rules" after scrap with Charles Leclerc at the 2026 Italian GP and that he should've received priority in F1 title fight long ago
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Hamilton calls Ferrari out on lack of rules after clash with Leclerc at 2026 Italian GP; says it’s “far too late” for priority in F1 title fight

Senjuti Jash07 mins

Lewis Hamilton opened up about his opening-lap scrap with Charles Leclerc, whether he should receive priority in the F1 championship fight going forward, whether the teammate rivalry risks going sour, the lack of any rules of engagement, and Ferrari’s reluctance to heed his advice following his sixth-place finish at the 2026 Italian GP on Sunday….

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Toto Wolff reflected on an unbelievable day for Mercedes as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell bagged a 1-2 at the 2026 F1 Italian GP.
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Wolff on split strategy, teamwork and where Antonelli made the difference in 2026 F1 Italian GP

James O'Connor06 mins

Toto Wolff reflected on an unbelievable day for Mercedes as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell bagged a 1-2 at the 2026 F1 Italian GP. Starting from 19th on the grid, the championship leader produced a stunning drive to take the victory, while George Russell also had a strong race to take 2nd as the two-stop…

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Kimi Antonelli on the podium for Mercedes at the 2026 F1 Italian GP.
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Antonelli “will remember forever” winning 2026 Italian F1 GP from 19th on the grid

Nicolas Lopes04 mins

Kimi Antonelli made F1 history at the 2026 Italian GP, brilliantly winning the race after starting from 19th the on grid following a change of power unit in his Mercedes ahead of the weekend. The young Italian had already made significant progress as the race was halted on lap two for Charles Leclerc’s big accident…

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Mercedes’ George Russell finished P2 in the F1 2026 Italian GP. The Brit led the race through multiple laps, but was eventually hunted down by teammate Kimi Antonelli from P19.
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“The team obviously didn’t want Kimi and I battling”: Russell on Mercedes’ strategy during F1 2026 Italian GP

Chiara Perin07 mins

Mercedes’ George Russell finished P2 in the F1 2026 Italian GP. The Brit led the race through multiple laps, but was eventually hunted down by teammate Kimi Antonelli from P19. George Russell started the race in P2, behind Alpine’s Pierre Gasly. He couldn’t get past on the start, but was able to overtake the Frenchman…

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Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli dedicated his qualifying track time to try and help teammate Goerge Russel fight for pole in the F1 2026 Italian GP. The hometown hero was already set to start the race from the back after taking a power unit penalty.
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“I had to do my job”: Antonelli on playing the team game in Qualifying at 2026 F1 Italian GP

Chiara Perin04 mins

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli dedicated his qualifying track time to try to help teammate George Russell fight for pole in the F1 2026 Italian GP. The hometown hero was already set to start the race from the back after taking a power unit penalty. Even though the young Italian topped Q2, by the last session he…

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Mercedes' George Russell led second practice on Friday for the 2026 F1 Italian GP.
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Mercedes pleased with Friday results for 2026 F1 Italian GP as Russell leads FP2

Lenny Sundahl03 mins

Mercedes continued their strong form during Friday practice for the 2026 F1 Italian GP. For FP1, George Russell came in third with championship leader Kimi Antonelli in 5th. In the second session they moved up, with Russell topping the timesheets and Antonelli in 3rd. Good feelings throughout the Mercedes garage After the session Russell was…

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Charles Leclerc reflects on the energy management troubles Monza would pose and what Ferrari should focus on at the 2026 F1 Italian GP
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Leclerc discusses the challenges of extreme energy management and Ferrari’s target for 2026 F1 Italian GP weekend

Senjuti Jash08 mins

Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on the energy management requirements at the most power-hungry circuit on the F1 calendar, whether the Ferrari drivers are willing to tow each other, whether Monza would bring back ‘yo-yo racing’, what their secret to success at Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps was, and what their focus should be heading into…

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George Russell for Mercedes at the Press Conference at the Dutch GP ahead of the 2026 F1 Italian GP
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Russell on McLaren’s pace and Monza strategy ahead of 2026 F1 Italian GP

Eeske Lenz05 mins

George Russell currently holds second place in the Drivers’ Championship, trailing behind teammate Kimi Antonelli, while the F1 paddock travels to Monza for the 2026 F1 Italian GP.  Following a third-place finish at Zandvoort, Russell spoke to print media in Thursday’s press conference about title fights, the Monza circuit and team strategy. Analyzing car performance…

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