Madring debut makes tyre management and pit-stop timing decisive at the Spanish Grand Prix
Formula 1's first weekend at the Madring rewarded tyre control, punished small errors and gave Kimi Antonelli another important victory.
Pirelli selects its softest tyre range for Formula 1’s return to Monza
Pirelli has confirmed the C3, C4 and C5 compounds for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. C3 will be the hard tyre, C4 the medium and C5 the soft. Each driver receives two hard sets, three medium sets and eight soft sets for the weekend, with an additional soft set reserved for drivers who reach the final qualifying segment.
Paul Aron receives an Alpine practice run at Monza before returning to simulator work
Paul Aron will drive Pierre Gasly's Alpine in the first practice session at Monza. The Estonian reserve driver has already completed Friday sessions for Audi and Alpine this season. After his track programme in Italy, he is scheduled to return to Enstone for simulator work that supports the rest of the weekend.
McLaren brings its new H-Wing to Monza for a low-drag test
McLaren will evaluate a rotating rear wing known as the H-Wing during the Italian Grand Prix weekend. The team first tested its design in practice in Hungary and has now prepared a low-drag specification for Monza. The name refers to the H in the Etihad branding placed on the rear wing.
Williams retain Sainz and Albon for 2027 despite a difficult season
Williams will retain Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon for the 2027 Formula 1 season. Team principal James Vowles said he had worried that the team's 2026 struggles could cost it both drivers. Their decision to stay gives the factory a stable lineup while Williams sit ninth with 11 points.
Antonelli starts at the back as Ferrari prepare for their home Italian Grand Prix
The 2026 Italian Grand Prix takes place at Monza on September 6. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli arrives 59 points clear but will start from the back after taking a complete new power unit. Ferrari face their most visible home race, while Isack Hadjar's wrist condition may affect the Racing Bulls lineup.
Seven Monza moments show how one race changed Formula 1 careers
Monza's long straights and heavy braking zones have produced races that changed how drivers were seen. Formula 1's official selection ranges from Sebastian Vettel's first victory in 2008 to Charles Leclerc's first win for Ferrari in 2019 and McLaren taking the top two finishing positions in 2021.