04 September 2026 18:45
Formula 1's return to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix marks 30 years since Michael Schumacher's first race for Ferrari and two decades since the seven-time champion's emotional 2006 victory and his initial retirement announcement.
Speaking to Sky Sports F1, Ralf Schumacher reflected on his brother's legacy and influence in the championship and the pressures of driving for the Maranello outfit ...
04 September 2026 17:13
George Russell has topped second practice at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, nudging Ferrari's Charles Leclerc off the top of the timesheets.
Russell set a 1m22.559s lap in the second half of the session as part of a mid-session shootout between the Briton, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Russell's Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who filled the top three.
Following tepid laps on hard tyres ...
04 September 2026 16:18
Alpine Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore has questioned the fairness of the appeal procedure against the Monaco Grand Prix results, claiming one judge has a close relationship with McLaren.
Pierre Gasly was one of several drivers penalised in Monaco for exceeding the pitlane speed limit, which was later found to be the result of an incorrect measurement by FOM. Gasly lost his third place, but ...
04 September 2026 15:33
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says Isack Hadjar needs more time to recover from his wrist injury and is unlikely to return to Formula 1 at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Hadjar injured his wrist in training during the summer break, with the setback ruling him out of the Zandvoort and Monza F1 weekends. He has been replaced by Liam Lawson at Red Bull, with Yuki Tsunoda consequently standing in ...
04 September 2026 15:22
Formula 1 has announced plans for a three-day season launch event in Italy, with F1 Live Milan scheduled to take place from 18-20 February 2027.
The focal point of the schedule will be F1 The Show, which is set for the evening of 18 February and will be similar to the F1 75 event, held in London in 2025. The London edition drew in an audience of 7.5 million live viewers.
F1 The Show will ...
04 September 2026 14:35
After the FIA's International Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix speeding penalties did stand, the impact on the standings is noteworthy.
Gasly was one of several drivers who were caught speeding during the race in the principality, but it was found that the pitlane measurements were inaccurate, which paved the way for Alpine to successfully request a right ...
04 September 2026 14:32
Lando Norris says he hopes establishing his own junior team and driver programme can help guide underfunded talent all the way to the Formula 1.
On Wednesday Norris announced two separate projects; a single-seater race team called LN4 Fusion and the LN4 Legacy programme which aims to support a young driver's career through the FIA's ladder.
LN4 Fusion will be run by former long-time Prema ...
04 September 2026 14:32
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes McLaren has become "hard to stop" as it gains confidence in the 2026 championship.
Reigning champion Lando Norris heads into this weekend's Italian Grand Prix on the back of two consecutive victories at the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix. Though Norris still trails Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 83 points, McLaren is rapidly ...
04 September 2026 13:45
Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari 1-2 to set the fastest time in first free practice at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix.
Leclerc's time of 1m23.008s, set on medium tyres, was quick enough to pip team-mate Lewis Hamilton on a hot summer afternoon at the historic Monza circuit.
Leclerc set his time halfway through the first of three practice sessions, boosting expectations from the partisan home ...
04 September 2026 13:39
Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming Formula 1 documentary, Schumacher '94 - The Birth of a Legend, ahead of its global premiere on 2 October.
Produced by LEONINE Documentaries and directed by Christin Freitag, the German-language feature focuses on Michael Schumacher's maiden championship title.
The newly released trailer previews behind-the-scenes details from the 1994 season ...
04 September 2026 13:00
Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has lost his Monaco Grand Prix podium finish after all, as his penalties for pitlane speeding stand, the FIA’s International Court of Appeal (ICA) has ruled.
Gasly was one of several drivers who were pinged for pitlane speeding during the race in the principality, but it emerged the pitlane measurements were inaccurate, with a discrepancy of 77cm between ...
04 September 2026 12:11
After Adrian Newey’s first major upgrade package in Hungary for Aston Martin, Honda introduced its first power unit update of the Formula 1 season in Zandvoort.
Chief engineer Shintaro Orihara explained that the upgrade was entirely focused on the internal combustion engine, although in Zandvoort he brought a piece of paper with him to his media session to stress that he absolutely did not ...
04 September 2026 11:46
Formula 1 does not want to stop and contemplate the numbers of a particularly positive historical phase. This is the message Stefano Domenicali wanted to reiterate at Monza, ranging from the technical future of the championship to the evolution of the calendar, via the relationship with manufacturers, sprint races and the need to reach an increasingly young audience.
“The risk is becoming ...
04 September 2026 11:42
Monza may be known as the ‘Temple of Speed’ in Formula 1, but is set to look different at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.
It was always clear that Monza was going to be one of the most challenging weekends of the season in terms of energy management with the new power units, with long straights and few braking zones to recover energy.
Up to now, the lowest harvesting limit had been set for ...
04 September 2026 11:19
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has revealed a striking new helmet design for his home race at the Italian Grand Prix, paying homage to MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi.
The 20-year-old will take to the Monza circuit wearing a design incorporating the Italian flag and inspired by the iconic helmet Rossi wore to victory at Mugello in 2002. The design was created by Aldo Drudi of Drudi ...
04 September 2026 11:03
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has predicted "a lot of drama" between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix, as both Ferrari drivers fight for the win in front of the passionate home crowd.
Ferrari arrives at its home race with a revised livery paying tribute to Michael Schumacher and the opportunity to fight for the win. With Mercedes' championship leader ...
04 September 2026 10:14
Ayao Komatsu has explained the reasoning behind Oliver Bearman being the only Haas driver to run Ferrari’s updated Formula 1 power unit at the Italian Grand Prix.
The Scuderia is introducing its second powertrain upgrade of the year at its home race, courtesy of the latest ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities for engine manufacturers) rulings.
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03 September 2026 20:32
Formula 1 grands prix are set to become shorter in 2027 as the series changes the balance between electrical and internal-combustion power.
This has been a possibility since changes to the technical formula were discussed by the stakeholders earlier this season, but at that stage it was believed only a few events would be affected.
Instead, it has been agreed that the maximum length of all ...
03 September 2026 19:41
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has revealed that he jokingly asked Red Bull for permission to "shunt" his rivals while filming for a challenge in which he took on 100 drivers at a go-karting event.
The challenge took place on a purpose-built track at Silverstone. Verstappen started at the back, behind 100 other drivers, with the aim of overtaking every competitor.
Verstappen ...
03 September 2026 19:35
Formula 1 heads to Monza this weekend for the Italian GP, with Ferrari chasing home glory and Kimi Antonelli facing a difficult race in front of his own crowd.
The Mercedes driver arrives as Italy’s main home hope and with a 59-point lead over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, but an engine change means he is set to start at the back of the grid, regardless of his qualifying result. That ...
03 September 2026 19:15
The prank war between Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes has continued at the Italian Grand Prix.
The Brackley outfit has taken its revenge on the current championship leader, attacking Antonelli with whipped cream during media day at Monza.
Antonelli, who celebrated his 20th birthday on 25 August, was caught off guard in the paddock when mechanics, wearing protective ponchos to avoid the ...
03 September 2026 18:43
Fernando Alonso will honour his late mentor and first manager, Adrián Campos, with a tribute helmet design at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Aston Martin officially unveiled the striking new lid on social media, showing the design that steps away from the two-time champion's traditional blue and yellow theme. Instead, it features the red and yellow of the Spanish flag and is ...
03 September 2026 18:34
During Formula 1’s media day in Monza, one topic dominated all conversations with the drivers: energy management. After two energy-rich circuits in Budapest and Zandvoort, this promises to be another race weekend in which the weaknesses of the current regulations will be fully exposed.
Top speeds at the Temple of Speed will be considerably lower than in previous years, with Oscar Piastri ...
03 September 2026 18:32
You cannot walk more than a few steps around the Formula 1 paddock at Monza without seeing a sign reminding you that this is the fabled "Temple of Speed". Less so in 2026, it seems.
Conversation ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend has been dominated by intrigue over how the racing will pan out – and how much slower the cars will be this year. McLaren's Oscar Piastri has revealed that ...
03 September 2026 18:20
Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel has shared a message on social media ahead of his return to the paddock at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
The German will pilot Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2002 at Monza for an honorary lap in tribute to the legendary driver.
Speaking about the run in a video shared on Instagram with the caption, "There is still a race to win – for my ...
03 September 2026 18:00
Ferrari arrives at its home race at Monza carrying a Michael Schumacher tribute on its livery and race suits, which has become a talking point on a recent episode of the Up To Speed podcast.
While former F1 TV pundit Will Buxton argued the tribute could inspire the team, former driver David Coulthard questioned whether it could be a distraction technique for the Maranello outfit.
"I think ...
03 September 2026 17:47
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has revealed how he dealt with the wave of negativity surrounding his team, and why he decided to completely stay away from social media during the most difficult stages of the ongoing 2026 Formula 1 season.
Ferrari has always been accustomed to intense media attention, which usually puts additional pressure on the team and its drivers, especially when results ...
03 September 2026 17:35
Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz made an appearance at the 83rd Venice Film Festival ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
The Spanish driver arrived on the Lido as the newly announced Giorgio Armani Spain fragrance ambassador for the I WILL Eau de Parfum. Armani Beauty, which served as the official beauty partner of the event for the ninth consecutive year, brought together a ...
03 September 2026 16:44
Motorsport.com: If you close your eyes and think back to Monza 2019, what image do you see? What is the first thing that comes to mind?
Charles Leclerc: “The first is the fans getting to their feet during the final laps of the race. I’m never usually distracted by what is happening in the grandstands. I’m always focused on the track because you know how important it is not to lose ...
03 September 2026 16:42
Lewis Hamilton shared a "wholesome" moment with his mother, Carmen Larbalestier, ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
The seven-time champion brought his mother along to a Ferrari fan event in front of Milan's iconic Duomo in the lead-up to the race weekend at Monza, and he welcomed her out onto the balcony to cheers from the packed crowd of fans below.
The moment quickly went viral on social ...
03 September 2026 16:15
Haas reserve driver Jack Doohan has opened up on the influence seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher has had on his career, reflecting on their unique relationship as neighbours and the gift of his very first go-kart.
Doohan, who joined Haas as its reserve driver in 2026 after parting ways with Alpine, wrote about the German driver in a column for F1.com ahead of the Italian Grand ...
03 September 2026 16:09
Fernando Alonso insisted that his points finish at the Dutch Grand Prix is not enough to keep him in Formula 1, arguing it is more about tweaks to the regulations.
The 45-year-old’s contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of the 2026 season so questions surrounding his future have been a constant and this weekend’s Italian GP was no exception.
It came after the Spaniard secured his ...
03 September 2026 15:41
Monza's high-speed 5.5km layout has always been seen as the ultimate test of speed and horsepower in Formula 1, with a throwback layout that hasn't undergone too many dramatic changes over the last 50 years.
In 2026, though? It's complicated. Long straights and high-speed circuits have had a difficult relationship with F1's energy-starved power unit regulations. On the back of tricky weekends ...
03 September 2026 14:31
Esteban Ocon has revealed that he will not have the ADUO2 version of Ferrari’s Formula 1 engine at Monza, as Haas’ only available unit will go to team-mate Oliver Bearman.
The American team is heading into the Italian Grand Prix with a brand-new aerodynamic package, as announced by team principal Ayao Komatsu ahead of the race. These aerodynamic upgrades will be fitted to both ...
03 September 2026 13:44
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has argued that Aston Martin has reached "rock bottom" and is now beginning its gradual recovery.
Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, the 13-time grand prix winner drew comparisons to McLaren's previous slump before the Woking outfit bounced back to claim back-to-back constructors' titles in 2024 and 2025.
Aston Martin ...
03 September 2026 12:34
Disney and Pixar's Lightning McQueen has been spotted at Monza as a track vehicle for the Italian Grand Prix.
The iconic animated race car's appearance is part of a newly announced multi-year extension between Formula 1 and Disney, expanding the "Fuel the Magic" campaign through to the end of 2028.
Photos of Lightning McQueen's Monza appearance quickly made their way across social media ...
03 September 2026 12:20
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli says he has "nothing to lose" at the Italian Grand Prix as he aims to recover from a big penalty for taking new power unit components.
Following a string of reliability issues earlier in the year, Antonelli is switching to his fifth Mercedes power unit of the year, which will land him a back-of-the grid start.
Antonelli hasn't had the best Monza ...
03 September 2026 11:54
Lewis Hamilton made a striking entrance at the Monza circuit ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, arriving for media day behind the wheel of his newly restored Ferrari F40.
Dressed in an all-black suit layered with a tan coat and flat cap-style hat, the seven-time champion turned heads in the Formula 1 paddock by driving his custom-plated #44 supercar, which he had unveiled on social media earlier ...
03 September 2026 10:47
Formula 1's governing body the FIA has declared a heat hazard for this weekend's Austrian GP, forcing drivers to either wear cooling vests or attach ballast to their F1 cars.
Temperatures across Italy have soared once again in recent days, with a sixth heatwave of the summer affecting the country over the next week.
The region around Milan and Monza is bracing for temperatures north of 35C ...
02 September 2026 21:11
Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris has launched his own race team and young driver programme that will compete across Europe's single-seater ladder from 2027.
McLaren driver Norris joined forces with British karting team Fusion Motorsport to establish LN4 Fusion, which will compete in Formula 3 and 4 next year. The team has acquired selected assets of AIX Racing and also intends to enter ...
02 September 2026 18:16
The Formula 1 stewards once again found themselves under the spotlight at the Dutch Grand Prix after handing drive-through penalties to Franco Colapinto and Arvid Lindblad.
Both drivers were penalised for overtaking another competitor under yellow flags in the aftermath of Max Verstappen’s heavy crash on the opening lap of the Zandvoort race.
The Alpine and Racing Bulls drivers both ...
02 September 2026 17:23
Formula 1 hosts round 13 of its 2026 campaign this weekend with the Italian Grand Prix, and there are plenty of talking points heading into Monza.
It is the place where championship leader and home hero Kimi Antonelli must overcome a grid penalty due to an engine change on his Mercedes, so how will this affect his title run-in?
The 19-year-old leads the standings by 59 points over team-mate ...
02 September 2026 16:43
Mercedes was permitted one upgrade token under Formula 1’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities scheme, but has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli won’t race with an updated power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
One of the biggest talking points heading into the Monza round is Antonelli’s grid drop, which comes as he exceeds his power unit allowance for the 2026 ...
02 September 2026 16:02
Isack Hadjar will sit out this weekend's Italian GP at Monza as he recovers from a wrist injury he sustained during Formula 1's summer break. As a result, Liam Lawson will once again replace him at Red Bull and Yuki Tsunoda slots back into the Racing Bulls car.
Hadjar sustained a wrist fracture during a boxing session during the summer break, forcing him to watch the Dutch Grand Prix in ...
02 September 2026 14:52
Ferrari will introduce its second upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, permitted under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system.
This year, F1 introduced the ADUO system, which grants manufacturers extra opportunities to improve their engines should they be lagging behind on performance, with results taken every quarter of a ...
02 September 2026 13:34
On 2 September 2001, Michael Schumacher surpassed Alain Prost’s record of 51 Formula 1 victories, winning the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Prost had been the record holder since 1987, when he matched Jackie Stewart’s tally of 27, and went on to clinch nearly as many wins from then on, until his 1993 retirement.
The 1993 season, coincidentally, marked Schumacher’s continued ...
02 September 2026 11:37
Argentina's government is clamouring for a Formula 1 race, but any talk of a return to Buenos Aires is premature at best.
Argentinian president Javier Milei vowed he was going to push to bring F1 back to the country after a nearly 30-year hiatus, surfing on the popularity of Alpine driver Franco Colapinto.
Argentina last hosted F1 in 1998 at the Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez, which is being ...
02 September 2026 10:35
Losail International Circuit and the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) are continuing preparations for the Qatar Formula 1 and MotoGP grands prix, despite the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has already heavily disrupted the calendars of international championships. The WEC was ...
01 September 2026 19:39
The Red Bull Formula 1 team has confirmed it has hired long-time Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough to replace McLaren bound Gianpiero Lambiase as head of racing.
Lambiase will join McLaren in 2028 to become its chief racing officer, reporting into team principal Andrea Stella. The Briton is currently serving a dual role at the team as Max Verstappen's race engineer, dovetailing those duties ...
01 September 2026 19:03
Pirelli has revealed the trophies for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, continuing a multi-year partnership with the Pirelli HangarBicocca Museum of Contemporary Art, which is entering its sixth year.
Created by the artist duo known as Vedovamazzei - Stella Scala and Simeone Crispino - the trophies are titled "FRAGILE". Made via a 3D printing process using nylon powder, the trophies are ...
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