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During the Drivers’ Press Conference ahead of the 2026 F1 Italian GP Lewis Hamilton discussed what it would mean to win in Monza with Ferrari as well as how difficult it will be to manage the energy output. Monza is known as the fastest track in Formula 1 and frequently reffered to as ‘The Temple…
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…
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,…
Yuki Tsunoda will return to the VCARB 03 at the 2026 F1 Italian GP, lining up alongside Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls for another weekend as Isack Hadjar continues to recover from a wrist injury. The Japanese driver returned at Zandvoort last weekend for his first full weekend since Abu Dhabi last year, finishing just…
In 2025, Lando Norris became the first F2 alumni to win a F1 World Championship. The McLaren driver finished as the championship runner-up to George Russell in 2018, having won his first F2 race at the opening round in Bahrain. As F2 celebrates its tenth season, Norris reflected on his time in the championship, the…
After a difficult start to the 2026 F1 season, Williams Team Principal James Vowles has opened up about the underlying issues that have hindered the team’s development. The Grove-based team currently sits ninth in the Teams’ Standings after securing only 11 points after 12 rounds. This marks a significant contrast to its 2025 campaign, when…
Reigning F1 World Champion Lando Norris has launched two interconnected projects aimed at creating more opportunities and a clearer pathway for young racing talent. Norris will take LN4 Fusion into 2027 alongside the independent LN4 Legacy Programme, combining a multi-championship racing operation with a personally funded driver development initiative designed to remove financial barriers. LN4…
Ferrari head to the 2026 F1 Italian GP at Monza with an updated power unit, confirmed as part of the ADUO development framework. The weekend also marks 30 years since Michael Schumacher’s first Italian GP victory with Ferrari, on 8 September 1996. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will race in a special livery inspired by…
Following a point-scoring weekend at Zandvoort with Pierre Gasly, the Alpine F1 Team heads to the 2026 Italian GP at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. In their preview of the iconic weekend at the “Temple of Speed,” the team aims to build momentum with their technically updated package. A special weekend for Pierre Gasly with high…
McLaren Technical Director of Applied Engineering Neil Houldey believes the team must remain cautious heading into the 2026 F1 Italian GP despite arriving at Monza on the back of consecutive victories. After securing back-to-back victories in Hungary and the Netherlands with Lando Norris, the Woking-based outfit faces a very different challenge at the Autodromo Nazionale…
