Autodromo Nazionale Monza

Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap of first free practice for the Italian Grand Prix, clocking 1m23.008 s on medium tyres and putting Ferrari on a 1‑2 grid ahead of Max Verstappen. Ferrari’s 1‑2 on the Fast Card Leclerc’s time, posted midway through the first of three practice sessions, eclipsed teammate Lewis Hamilton by 0.173 s and […]

Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly will not retain his Monaco Grand Prix podium spot after the FIA’s International Court of Appeal confirmed his pit‑lane speeding penalties. Pit‑lane timing controversy surfaces The race stewards noted a 77‑centimetre discrepancy between the first two timing loops used to record pit‑lane speed. Eight drivers—including Gasly, Oscar Piastri and George Russell—received sanctions for […]

Honda disclosed its first ADUO power‑unit update at the Dutch Zandvoort round, concentrating exclusively on the internal combustion engine without mentioning horsepower figures. Internal‑Engine Focus at Zandvoort Chief engineer Shintaro Orihara confirmed that the upgrade targeted the combustion unit itself. During the media session, Orihara carried a paper from the team to emphasize that the […]

Stefano Domenicali told Formula One’s insiders at Monza that the championship cannot rest on past victories; it must keep scaling new frontiers. He warned that complacency risks “self‑referencing” and underscored the need to remain grounded while exploring untapped growth avenues beyond the present quantum of success. Central to his message is the forthcoming regulatory review. With the […]

Full‑time Formula 1 rookie Kimi Antonelli will don a revamped Italian‑flag helmet in the Monza home race, a design inspired by MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi’s 2002 Mugello glory. Helmet tribute unveiled Livery specialist Aldo Drudi of Drudi Performance, who created most of Rossi’s iconic shells, reworked the red‑white‑green motif for this weekend. Antonelli confirmed that the […]

Haas will field Oliver Bearman exclusively with the updated Ferrari power unit at Monza. Why Bearman Was Chosen Team principal Ayao Komatsu said the decision hinged on current performance gaps that Benetton’s setups exposed on Monza’s long straights. “We gave Ocon upgrades on braking and steering earlier because he struggled more in those areas,” he explained. “Now […]

Formula 1 will shrink every Grand Prix from 305 km to 290 km, enforcing a uniform distance cut for the 2027 season, and Monaco will likely trim its 260 km limit. Stakeholder Decision Meets Technical Overhaul An email sent to teams last week outlined the proposed reduction, which received broad support but remains subject to ratification by the World […]

Kimi Antonelli was hit with a wall of whipped cream by Mercedes mechanics during media day at Monza, underscoring the latest spike in the 2026 prank war. Whipped Cream Intrigue at Monza The 20‑year‑old, who celebrated his 20th birthday on 25 August, was blindsided as team engineers clad in protective ponchos launched a whipped‑cream barrage during […]

Fernando Alonso will reveal a custom helmet at Monza this weekend, paying homage to late team manager Adrián Campos. The design shifts from the apex‑grey trio of Aston Martin into a palette of red and yellow, the colours of the Spanish flag, mirroring Campos’s own racing livery. Campos, who guided Alonso from karting into Formula One […]

Ferrari arrive at Monza with a livery celebrating Michael Schumacher’s 30‑year‑old debut for the team, sparking debate over its impact on the race strategy. Ferrari Monza Tribute Marking Schumacher’s 30th Anniversary The Italian giants have added a replica of Schumacher’s 1996 livery to the cars and have been seen wearing matching race suits, a gesture […]