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FIA declares heat hazard at Monza as Italy's sixth heatwave hits 35C
The FIA has triggered its official heat protocol for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after forecasts predicted temperatures exceeding 35C across the race weekend. Drivers must choose between wearing a cooling vest or carrying an extra 0.5kg of ballast.
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FIA declares heat hazard at Monza as Italy's sixth heatwave grips Italian GP weekend
The FIA has triggered its official heat protocol for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, with temperatures forecast to exceed 35°C across all three days. Drivers must choose between wearing a cooling vest or carrying an extra 0.5kg of ballast on their cars.
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World champion Norris launches LN4 Fusion team and fully-funded young driver programme
Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris has partnered with British karting outfit Fusion Motorsport to create LN4 Fusion, a junior single-seater team set to compete in Formula 3 and Formula 4 from 2027, alongside a fully-funded legacy programme to support grassroots talent.
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Ben Sulayem defends FIA stewards after Colapinto penalty sparks bias claims at Zandvoort
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has pushed back against accusations of bias following drive-through penalties handed to Franco Colapinto and Arvid Lindblad at the Dutch Grand Prix, revealing he has received similar complaints from British fans claiming the FIA is against them.
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Mercedes delays ADUO engine upgrade to October, forcing Antonelli to start from the back at Monza
Kimi Antonelli will take a grid penalty at the Italian Grand Prix after exceeding his power unit allowance, but the new engine he races at Monza will not carry Mercedes' permitted ADUO upgrade — that update is reserved for the American leg of the season in October.
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Lawson to partner Verstappen again at Monza as Hadjar's wrist injury rules him out
Isack Hadjar will miss the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after failing to recover in time from a wrist fracture sustained during a boxing session in the summer break. Liam Lawson steps back into the Red Bull RB22, with Yuki Tsunoda returning to Racing Bulls.
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Injured Hadjar misses Monza as Lawson keeps Red Bull seat for Italian GP
Isack Hadjar will sit out the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after fracturing his wrist during a boxing session in the summer break. Liam Lawson steps in at Red Bull for a second consecutive race, while Yuki Tsunoda returns to Racing Bulls.
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Ferrari unleash ADUO power upgrade at Monza to close gap on Mercedes
Ferrari will introduce a new power unit at the Italian Grand Prix under F1's ADUO system, adding an estimated 15bhp and halving the team's deficit to the Mercedes engine — the benchmark package despite Red Bull holding the official reference point.
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On this day: Schumacher broke Prost's F1 win record at Spa 25 years ago
On 2 September 2001, Michael Schumacher surpassed Alain Prost's record of 51 Formula 1 victories by winning the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, becoming the sport's most successful driver by that measure.
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Milei meets FIA president to push Argentina's F1 return after 27-year absence
Argentine president Javier Milei met FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in Buenos Aires to lobby for a Formula 1 comeback, riding the wave of Franco Colapinto's popularity. The Autodromo Oscar y Juan Galvez is undergoing a $150 million renovation, though a calendar slot remains far from guaranteed.
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Qatar insists Losail is safe and presses ahead with F1 and MotoGP plans despite Middle East tensions
The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation says preparations for the Formula 1 and MotoGP grands prix at Losail are continuing as normal, even as regional conflict has already forced the cancellation of this year's WEC round at the circuit.
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Red Bull hires Aston Martin's McCullough to fill Lambiase's head of racing role
Red Bull has confirmed the signing of former Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough as head of racing, replacing Gianpiero Lambiase, who is set to join McLaren as chief racing officer by 2028.
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Pirelli reveals art-inspired 'FRAGILE' trophies for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza
Pirelli has unveiled the official trophies for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, created by artist duo Vedovamazzei. Titled 'FRAGILE', the 3D-printed nylon sculptures resemble a precarious stack of bowls and cups — and fans are already joking they won't survive Lando Norris.
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McLaren debuts its H-Wing rotating rear wing at Monza to chase straight-line speed
McLaren will introduce its own rotating rear wing — dubbed the H-Wing — on both cars at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, targeting the drag reduction the high-speed circuit demands. The device is McLaren's answer to the Ferrari-pioneered 'Macarena' wing first seen in winter testing.
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Bearman concedes Haas has slipped to F1's 10th-best team as Monza updates arrive
Oliver Bearman has admitted Haas is currently the slowest team in Formula 1 after rivals out-developed the VF-26 through the 2026 season. Team principal Ayao Komatsu says updates are coming for Monza as the squad works to recover lost ground.
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Vasseur calls rivals copying Ferrari's SF-26 aero designs 'a good reward' for Maranello
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has welcomed rival teams adopting the SF-26's innovative aerodynamic solutions, saying it validates the creative risks his engineers were encouraged to take heading into the 2026 regulations cycle.
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Haas admits it is F1's slowest team but rules out abandoning VF-26 development
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu and driver Oliver Bearman have acknowledged the team has slipped to the back of the midfield in 2026, but both insist updates to the VF-26 are imminent and a pivot to 2027 development is off the table.
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Wolff 'definitely' surprised by Antonelli's 2026 leap as rookie leads championship by 59 points
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admits Kimi Antonelli's transformation in 2026 ranks among the biggest surprises of his career. The 19-year-old Italian leads the drivers' championship by 59 points after podium finishes in almost every race this season.
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Ferrari honours Schumacher's seven titles with special Monza livery for Hamilton and Leclerc
Ferrari has revealed a one-off livery for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, featuring Michael Schumacher's signature and seven stars on the nose to represent his seven world championships. The SF-26 driven by Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will run in a deeper red, ditching the white engine cover.
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Championship leader Antonelli credits Federer advice for staying grounded with 59-point F1 lead
Kimi Antonelli, 20, leads the 2026 Formula 1 standings by 59 points over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton after six race wins. The Mercedes driver says counsel from Roger Federer has helped him race more relaxed and focused heading into the second half of the season.
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