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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

Leclerc discusses the challenges of extreme energy management and Ferrari’s target for 2026 F1 Italian GP weekend

Senjuti Jash23 hours ago23 hours ago08 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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Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the 2026 F1 Italian GP after taking a power unit penalty, but the championship leader said the pressure-free situation has left him relaxed and excited ahead of his home race at Monza.

“I feel very free mentally”: Antonelli on starting from the back at the 2026 F1 Italian GP

Valeria Penachi1 day ago1 day ago05 mins

Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the 2026 F1 Italian GP after taking a power unit penalty. The Mercedes driver heads into his home race leading the Drivers’ Championship by 59 points over George Russell. Despite the grid drop, Antonelli was upbeat at his media day ahead of the weekend,…

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Mercedes CEO and team principal Toto Wolff looks ahead to a challenging period in the hunt for the title starting with the 2026 F1 Italian GP

Wolff looks ahead to challenging period for Mercedes ahead of 2026 F1 Italian GP

Rebecca Malitz3 days ago3 days ago05 mins

As the European leg of the 2026 F1 season comes to a close with the upcoming Italian GP at Monza and the inaugural race around the newly built Madridring, Mercedes CEO and team principal Toto Wolff looks ahead to “an important period” for the team in their fight to claim both titles. While Mercedes quickly…

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After multiple F1 teams, including Haas, introduced special liveries in Suzuka, Miami, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, and Silverstone, Scuderia Ferrari and McLaren have rolled out one-off designs for the 2026 Italian GP weekend

All the special liveries for the 2026 F1 season

Senjuti Jash3 days ago3 days ago029 mins

While several special liveries were spotted on the track throughout the Barcelona shakedown week and pre-season testing in Bahrain, eleven F1 teams in 2026 will now introduce one-off designs during the 22-race season as well. F1 cars are built to leave an impression not only in the literal but also in the figurative sense. It’s…

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 15: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren arrives on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 15, 2026 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by James Sutton/LAT Images) Stella responds to Mercedes's latest claims

McLaren’s Andrea Stella casts doubt over Mercedes’ lack of funds claim

Shermaine Wong5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella shared his insights on Mercedes‘ latest claims that they do not have sufficient funds to bring many more upgrades to their 2026 challenger. At the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, McLaren’s Lando Norris clinched his second consecutive race win of the 2026 season, once again beating both Mercedes drivers to the…

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The FIA have confirmed that Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi and Honda will be allowed upgrades to their F1 engines via ADUO.

Mercedes F1 handed ADUO boost following latest FIA ranking

James O'Connor1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

The FIA have confirmed that Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi and Honda will be allowed upgrades to their F1 engines via ADUO. Red Bull had contested this ruling once the first rumours appeared about it but ultimately lost the political battle. Only the ICE side is measured, and they are ranked number 1 by the FIA in…

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Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff addressed the team's development limits after the 2026 F1 Dutch GP following another McLaren win

Wolff explains Mercedes’ development dilemma after 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Magdalena Put1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Toto Wolff admitted Mercedes faces a tough reality after the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, claiming the team hasn’t “got the money” to keep up with the development rate of some of its rivals across the second half of the season. Mercedes claimed another double podium at the Dutch GP, but fell short of catching a…

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Fred Vasseur discusses why Ferrari fell short of expectations at the 2026 Dutch GP and their lessons from the last F1 event at Zandvoort

Vasseur reflects on Ferrari underperforming at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP and their main takeaway from the race weekend

Senjuti Jash1 week ago1 week ago08 mins

Fred Vasseur has opened up about Ferrari falling short of expectations at Zandvoort, whether the second engine upgrade would allow them to fare better in qualifying in the remaining rounds of the 2026 F1 season, their key takeaway from the race weekend, and whether an overtake on George Russell was on the cards before the…

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Russell on the podium at the F1 Dutch GP

Russell breaks down 2026 F1 Dutch GP team order call after P3 finish

Kavi Khandelwal2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

The 2026 F1 Dutch GP weekend ended for George Russell with a hard-fought P3. However, the story afterwards was as much about strategy as it was about pace. Russell was pressed on why he handed the place back to his teammate Kimi Antonelli. Along with that, he was also questioned on just how close Ferrari’s…

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Antonelli reflects on Mercedes’ pace, tyre struggles and McLaren’s growing threat after finishing P2 at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Antonelli: Mercedes “not the fastest anymore” after coming home in P2 at 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Kimi Antonelli admitted Mercedes no longer has the fastest car on the Formula 1 (F1) grid after Lando Norris beat the championship leader to victory at the 2026 Dutch GP. Antonelli started Sunday’s 72-lap race from third but immediately gained a position by passing Mercedes teammate George Russell off the line. After Max Verstappen’s crash…

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