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Flavio Briatore takes aim at McLaren and 'nasty' judge after Pierre Gasly ruling
Flavio Briatore has accused a "nasty" FIA judge of having a "working relationship" with McLaren in an extraordinary outburst against the British team on the eve of Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.
George Russell fastest in second practice at Italian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc behind
George Russell landed a timely world championship boost by finishing fastest in practice for the Italian Grand Prix.
F1 to launch 2027 season with Milan festival featuring drivers, all 11 teams
Formula 1 will launch its 2027 season with a three-day fan festival in Milan, culminating in a major live show featuring the drivers and team principals from all 11 teams.
Alpine's Pierre Gasly stripped of Monaco GP podium after McLaren and Red Bull win appeal
Pierre Gasly's penalties from the Monaco Grand Prix have been reinstated 89 days after the race, meaning he has lost the podium to Isack Hadjar a second time.
Italian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc leads Lewis Hamilton to a Ferrari one-two in first practice
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in first practice at the Italian Grand Prix, marking a perfect start to Ferrari's weekend on home soil.
What makes Max Verstappen so good? Career, background and F1 records
Max Verstappen is returning to his racing roots and is facing 100 drivers in a unique event called Max vs. 100 where the Formula 1 star will attempt to overtake 100 challengers, starting from the back of the grid.
Italian Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Formula 1 action is back in full swing and next up on the calendar is Monza, also known as the "Temple of Speed."
Why Lewis Hamilton brought his dream Ferrari F40 road car and his iconic arrival at Italian GP
Lewis Hamilton shares the story behind buying his dream Ferrari F40 road car.
Norris: I want to help drivers achieve their dream
Norris: I want to help drivers achieve their dream.
Hamilton arrives in 'iconic' Ferrari F40 for Italian Grand Prix weekend
Hamilton arrives in 'iconic' Ferrari F40 for Italian Grand Prix weekend
Lando Norris says he would be 'proud' if he finished his F1 career with McLaren
Lando Norris has said his McLaren contract extension was an easy decision to make while the team is enjoying such success, suggesting he would be happy to eventually retire from Formula 1 as a one-team man.
Italian Grand Prix declared heat hazard; second race this season
The Italian Grand Prix has been declared a heat hazard by the FIA as temperatures soar in Monza.
Fernando Alonso uncertain on future: 'This is not the Formula 1 we grew up with'
Fernando Alonso has said his decision on whether to keep racing into 2027 with Aston Martin is still not made because "this is not the Formula 1 we grew up with."
Lightning McQueen to make F1 debut at Italian GP as safety car also gets Cars makeover
Lightning McQueen will make an appearance at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, with the Cars character set to take an honorary lap around Monza.
Why does the Italian GP trophy look like a pile of washing up?
The winner of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix will receive a trophy that looks like a pile of washing up after Pirelli commissioned two artists to come up with the design.
Lando Norris announces junior racing team 'LN4 Fusion'
Defending Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has co-founded a junior racing team which will compete in several of the sport's leading developmental categories from 2027 onwards.
Monza personifies the passion that enticed Leclerc to commit his future to Ferrari
Ferrari hasn't been a title contender in some time, but Charles Leclerc is confident that will change. Until then, he's enjoying being an icon in Italy.
Liam Lawson to drive Red Bull again at Italian GP with Isack Hadjar ruled out
Liam Lawson will once again deputise for Isack Hadjar at the Italian Grand Prix after Red Bull confirmed the Frenchman is still recovering from a wrist injury.
Ferrari to run Michael Schumacher tribute livery at Italian Grand Prix
Ferrari will mark the 30-year anniversary of Michael Schumacher's arrival at Maranello by running a special livery at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton takes ownership of iconic Ferrari F40 road car
Lewis Hamilton has taken ownership of a Ferrari F40 road car after it sat dormant in a garage for over 30 years.
F1 2027 driver lineups: Who has a seat - and who's out of contract?
The 2026 rule changes threw Formula 1 into a new era of challenges and uncertainty, but the real moments of unpredictability are still to come.
Lando Norris signs new contract to stay at McLaren until at least 2030
Reigning world champion Lando Norris has committed his long-term future to McLaren after signing a new contract to remain at the team until at least 2030.
Mercedes positive next big upgrade will close performance deficit to rivals Ferrari and McLaren
Mercedes remains confident that its next major upgrade will recover the performance deficit its rivals have opened up at recent races.
F1 2026 results: Winners, podium, final positions from every race
The 2026 Formula 1 season has been full of twists and turns with the new rules and regulations shaking things up.
Franco Colapinto signs new contract to stay at Alpine for 2027
Franco Colapinto will continue with Alpine in Formula 1 for the 2027 season, the team confirmed on Thursday.
Red Bull still won't be granted engine upgrade opportunities, rivals Mercedes and Ferrari will
Red Bull Powertrains will continue into the second half of the season as the only Formula 1 engine manufacturer that has not been granted an upgrade opportunity for its power unit.
Max vs 100: When is Verstappen race, how to watch on Disney+, how it works, who's taking part?
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is taking on his next challenge -- which could be his most entertaining yet.
Max vs 100: F1 superstar Verstappen to race drivers in karting event - live on Disney+
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will take on 100 drivers in a unique go-karting event live on Disney+ on Sept. 16.
Haas boss hails Brit Oliver Bearman: 'I haven't seen the ceiling with him'
Oliver Bearman has no ceiling on his potential according to his Haas boss, who also hailed the growing maturity of the British driver.
Lewis Hamilton: Sarcastic Ferrari radio messages not 'best version of me'
Lewis Hamilton has said his tetchy radio messages to Ferrari during the Dutch Grand Prix were "not the best version of him."
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix for new engine
Mercedes has confirmed championship leader Kimi Antonelli will be hit with a grid penalty for taking an all-new power unit at his home grand prix at Monza.
Toto Wolff: Mercedes don't have development money to match nearing rivals McLaren
Toto Wolff has said Mercedes does not have the money available to immediately match the surge of upgrades which has seen McLaren's Lando Norris record back-to-back Formula 1 victories.
Formula 1 start times: When does each 2026 race begin?
The first half of the Formula 1 2026 season has been full of ups and downs for teams and drivers across the grid.
McLaren boss praises Lando Norris after Dutch GP win: 'He's driving at the level of a world champion'
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has said Lando Norris is showing why he is world champion.
Despite back-to-back wins, Norris says his F1 title form is a mirage
Lando Norris won his second straight race on Sunday in the Netherlands, so surely he's ready to mount a title challenge, right? He doesn't think so.
Norris: 'Not happy with the car' despite Dutch GP win
Norris: 'Not happy with the car' despite Dutch GP win
Fernando Alonso reflects on highest-place finish in 2026: 'I'm happy and relaxed'
A "happy and relaxed" Fernando Alonso issued a rallying cry that there's much more to come this year for Aston Martin after his ninth-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lando Norris backs himself after Dutch Grand Prix win boosts his hopes of a title defence
Lando Norris declared he is doing a better job than every other driver after a superb win at the Dutch Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen walked away from a huge crash at his final home race.
George Russell defends Mercedes' team orders: Title rival Kimi Antonelli 'deserved to finish ahead'
George Russell has said Mercedes was right to ask him to move over and let teammate and title rival Kimi Antonelli by at the Dutch Grand Prix even if it cost him ground in the championship.
Lewis Hamilton 'proud' of Ferrari despite dicey radio messages during Dutch GP
Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari's midrace dithering over strategy cost him a podium at the Dutch Grand Prix but added that the team has made a clear step forward.
Lando Norris wins thrilling Dutch Grand Prix to take back-to-back victories
Reigning world champion Lando Norris proved McLaren are back in the fight after claiming victory at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen suffers big crash in opening stages of Dutch Grand Prix
Max Verstappen crashed heavily at the start of the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.
Formula 1 2026: The surprises, talking points and battles shaping the season
Formula 1 is back and its heading to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix to kick off the second half of the season.
Dutch Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Formula 1 is back and it's taking place in the sand dunes of Zandvoort at the Dutch Grand Prix.
George Russell on title fight with teammate Kimi Antonelli: 'The pressure's off, it's mine to gain'
George Russell has said he no longer feels like he is in a title battle and has attributed his strong performance at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix to feeling less pressure as the second half of the season gets underway.
Lando Norris 'optimistic' he can defend title, jokes Mercedes need to make 'same mistakes' as McLaren
Lando Norris' pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix appeared to reignite his belief that he can defend his drivers' title this year.
Lewis Hamilton admits changes made to his Ferrari 'flipped the car on its head'
Lewis Hamilton has said the changes the team made to his Ferrari between the sole practice session and Saturday's sprint race ultimately "flipped the car on its head."
Dutch Grand Prix: Title leader Kimi Antonelli admits series of mistakes are a 'wake-up call'
Kimi Antonelli said a series of missed opportunities at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix have already acted as a "wake-up call" in his pursuit of his first world title.
Lando Norris gets back-to-back poles, Mercedes duo behind for Dutch Grand Prix
Lando Norris clinched pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix after banishing his sprint struggles to end the day on top at Zandvoort.
Lando Norris on his McLaren: 'Nowhere near good enough' to fight for title
Lando Norris gave a downbeat forecast of his Dutch Grand Prix chances after finishing third during Saturday's sprint.