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Hamilton explains Monza qualifying tactics as tow proves key

Lewis Hamilton revealed his plans for qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix. Hamilton is set for his second qualifying session in Ferrari red at the Monza circuit this Saturday. On the first day, he set the fifth-fastest time in FP2, finishing around four-and-a-half tenths of a second behind his for...

Hamilton shares Monza qualifying plans with Ferrari priority on his side

Lewis Hamilton revealed his plans for qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix. Hamilton is set for his second qualifying session in Ferrari red at the Monza circuit this Saturday. On the first day, he set the fifth-fastest time in FP2, finishing around four-and-a-half tenths of a second behind his for...

More extreme qualifying expected for Monza: 'It will be spicy'

Racing Bulls' Yuki Tsunoda expects an especially 'spicy' qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix. For the second weekend in a row, Tsunoda is in action in Formula 1. Isack Hadjar still cannot compete because of the wrist injury he sustained ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, which meant that Liam L...

Alpine explores next steps after controversial Monaco GP case involving Gasly

Alpine is investigating whether it can take further steps following the FIA International Court of Appeal (ICA) decision on the Monaco Grand Prix result. The French Formula 1 team is exploring its options after Flavio Briatore openly questioned the independence of one of the judges on the panel. Th...

Norris flags worrying Friday form: 'We're struggling for pace'

Lando Norris and McLaren experienced a difficult Friday when it came to finding pace compared to their rivals, according to the defending world champion. On Friday afternoon, after finishing sixth in FP1, Norris set only the fourth quickest time in FP2. There, he was around four tenths slower than M...

Red Bull issue statement after FIA ruling restores Hadjar podium

Red Bull Racing have issued an statement after the FIA International Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the team and McLaren in the case surrounding Pierre Gasly’s penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Austrian outfit welcomed the verdict, which restores Isack Hadjar to third place. The long-runni...

Lawson hints he could help Verstappen during Monza qualifying session

Liam Lawson has hinted that he might help Max Verstappen during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix this weekend. Towing tactics have become famous at the Monza circuit over recent years, with teammates working together to improve their lap times with the benefit of slip stream. Lawson again fills...

Hamilton identifies Ferrari's key weakness after difficult Friday at Monza

Lewis Hamilton has pointed out the main issue where Ferrari lack to Mercedes, following Friday's practice sessions ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. Hamilton finished second behind teammate Charles Leclerc in FP1, but was down in fifth in FP2, over four and a half tenths down on George Rus...

Vasseur slams Wolff for speaking about Ferrari budget 'without any clue'

Frederic Vasseur has hit back at Toto Wolff after the Mercedes team principal suggested his team lacks the financial firepower to keep pace with Ferrari and McLaren’s recent upgrades. After winning the opening six races of the season, Mercedes have won just two out of their last six - the same amoun...

Verstappen's long run may be hiding how big Red Bull's problem is

Max Verstappen had a hefty list of complaints for Red Bull Racing after second practice in Monaz, although the race pace revealed something else. The Austrian team had to do without Verstappen in first practice, as Ayumi Iwasa was given track time. The four-time world champion watched from the side...

Verstappen complains frustratingly to Red Bull: 'This is so bad!

Max Verstappen endured a difficult second free practice for the Italian Grand Prix. The Dutchman complained early on about a major lack of downforce and ultimately got no further than ninth place. George Russell set the pace at Monza, while Red Bull Racing appears to have plenty of work to do ahead...

Norris fumes at 'dangerous' rival who is summoned to stewards over FP2 near-miss

The FIA has summoned Aston Martin's Lance Stroll to the stewards after a near-collision involving reigning world champion Lando Norris in FP2.  Stroll has been summoned after an alleged impeding incident involving Norris, with replays showing the McLaren driver having to swerve onto the grass and go...

F1 Full Results | Russell leads Italian GP FP2

George Russell led the way in Free Practice 2 at the Italian Grand Prix as Mercedes fought back against Ferrari. The Brit's time of 1:22.559 was 0.120 ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in second with Kimi Antonelli in third, Lando Norris fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth. Ferrari had earlier recorded...

F1 Full Results | Italian GP FP2 sees Russell fightback

George Russell led the way in Free Practice 2 at the Italian Grand Prix as Mercedes fought back against Ferrari. The Brit's time of 1:22.559 was 0.120 ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in second with Kimi Antonelli in third, Lando Norris fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth. Ferrari had earlier recorded...

Mercedes spoils Ferrari's Monza party as Russell tops Leclerc in FP2

Mercedes stole the spotlight in FP2 at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, with George Russell leading the way ahead of Charles Leclerc and teammate Kimi Antonelli. Red Bull and McLaren struggled to match the pace at the front. Here is the full recap of the session. After conceding the opening session...

Stella strongly defends McLaren after 'insulting' Briatore allegations

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has responded to the allegations made by Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore, who questioned the independence of one of the judges involved in the FIA International Court of Appeal hearing by claiming that he had links to McLaren. The traditional Team Princi...

Stella fires stark warning at Briatore over 'insulting' McLaren allegations

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has responded to the allegations made by Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore, who questioned the independence of one of the judges involved in the FIA International Court of Appeal hearing by claiming that he had links to McLaren. The traditional Team Princi...

F1 LIVE: Ferrari continue surge in Italian GP FP2

Formula 1 is back for one of the grandest events of the season - the Italian Grand Prix. We're live with a team on the ground in Monza to bring you coverage from Free Practice 2. FP1 ended with the Ferraris on top in a huge boost for the Scuderia in front of their home fans. Charles Leclerc led from...

F1 announces huge three-day 2027 season launch event in Milan

Formula 1 have confirmed the return of F1 Live for the launch of the 2027 season by announcing a "three-day entertainment spectacle" in Milan, scheduled for 18-20 February. The event, F1 Live Milan, follows on from a successful 2025 season launch event in London, which celebrated 75 years of F1.  Wi...

Briatore makes explosive McLaren allegations after FIA Monaco verdict

Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore has made serious insinuations against McLaren following the FIA International Court of Appeal’s decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s penalties from the Monaco Grand Prix, suggesting that one of the judges involved in the case had close links to the Woking-bas...

Why the FIA's Monaco verdict announcement raised eyebrows

Formula One has always been about timing and it always will be. Every session, every broadcast slot, every sponsor activation is scheduled down to the minute, locked into the calendar months in advance to serve the needs of global television audiences. So when news breaks during a live session, with...

Monaco GP podium twist redraws gaps in F1 Constructors' Championship

The outcome of the FIA International Court of Appeal case regarding Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix penalties has also had an impact on the Constructors' Championship standings, with Red Bull recovering points at Alpine's expense. The Monaco Grand Prix result has changed once again, several months...