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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 ...Keep reading

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 ...Keep reading

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 ...Keep reading

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 ...Keep reading

Takamoto Katsuta will be co-driven by James Fulton at next week’s Rally Chile as regular navigator Aaron Johnston continues to recover from a fractured collarbone sustained in a heavy crash in Paraguay.
Toyota confirmed on Friday that Johnston will miss the gravel rally after the Irishman was found to have injured his collarbone in a violent crash alongside Katsuta, which forced officials to ...Keep reading

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.
Read ...Keep reading

After competing in the British and Aragon grands prix, Pol Espargaro will contest next week's San Marino Grand Prix with Tech3 KTM, replacing Maverick Vinales.
Vinales continues to recover from the injury he suffered last year to his left shoulder, in a qualifying crash at the Sachsenring. Since then, he’s had ups and downs in his recovery.
Vinales had to miss several races early in 2026 ...Keep reading

NASCAR legend Kurt Busch recently joined CNN anchor Anderson Cooper on his podcast, All There Is, which explores themes of loss and grief. They spoke for nearly 30 minutes about his brother Kyle -- the winningest driver in NASCAR national series history -- who died tragically at the age of 41 earlier this year.
It was an emotional interview, with Kurt struggling to hold back tears as he ...Keep reading

IndyCar has notified teams of an updated driver qualification and licensing process, offering team owners, managers, and prospective drivers an objective pathway to compete in the IndyCar Series starting in 2027 and beyond.
The framework defines advancement standards from Indy NXT by Firestone while establishing formal criteria for international competitors. Here's how the changes break down ...Keep reading

Legacy Motor Club has announced plans to expand into three full-time entries for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season. Riley Herbst will drive the No. 84 Monster Energy Toyota Camry XSE, leaving 23XI Racing.
The team already has two full-time entries with the No. 42 and the No. 43. John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones are their current drivers, but Nemechek and the team will part ways at the conclusion of ...Keep reading

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 ...Keep reading

Ryan Preece secured the final spot in the Chase this past weekend at Daytona in dramatic fashion. Only a win would produce enough points for Preece to jump into the top 16 in the standings and steal him a spot in the postseason, and the No. 60 ran a near-perfect race to do just that.
But Preece's triumph mean heartbreak for another driver, as Shane van Gisbergen was bumped out of the top 16 ...Keep reading

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 ...Keep reading

The 2026 IndyCar season comes to an end this weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Alex Palou has already clinched his fifth championship, but the battle for second is a nail-bitter with Christian Lundgaard, Kyle Kirkwood, and Pato O'Ward. 
Palou is the defending winner at Laguna Seca, and will hope to earn his seventh win of the year in the finale. Here's how to watch all the action ...Keep reading

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 ...Keep reading

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 ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin's day at Daytona on Saturday got off to a rough start when just a few laps into the race his rear camera stopped working.
There was no easy fix for the issue, meaning that Hamlin had to get through the remainder of the race with drastically less information than his competitors.
"I use it mostly to see what lanes are coming, when it’s appropriate to switch lanes," Hamlin ...Keep reading

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 ...Keep reading

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 ...Keep reading

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 ...Keep reading