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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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Russell must win at Monza to keep F1 title alive, warns Palmer
Jolyon Palmer says George Russell has to win the Italian Grand Prix at Monza to stay in the championship fight, with team-mate Kimi Antonelli holding a 59-point lead and set to take a grid penalty at his home race.
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Hamilton rescues dust-covered Ferrari F40 from 30-year garage slumber to fulfil childhood dream
Lewis Hamilton has acquired and begun restoring a Ferrari F40 he discovered covered in dust after sitting in a garage for over three decades. The seven-time champion, who sold his entire car collection in 2025, called the iconic supercar 'the car of my dreams'.
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Norris's title bid faces low-downforce reality check at Monza, analysts warn
Lando Norris arrives at the Italian Grand Prix on the back of consecutive wins in Hungary and the Netherlands, but analysts James Hinchcliffe and Jolyon Palmer say Monza's low-downforce demands will reveal whether McLaren can genuinely threaten the 2026 championship.
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Sainz to debut Fifty Five merchandise brand at home Madrid Grand Prix in September
Carlos Sainz has confirmed he will launch the first drop from his personal Fifty Five brand at the Madrid Street Circuit in September, tying the release to Formula 1's debut on the streets of the Spanish capital.
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Sainz eyes F1 career until 2040, inspired by Alonso and Hamilton's longevity
Carlos Sainz says he could remain in Formula 1 until the age of 45, pointing to Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton as proof that elite-level performance can be sustained deep into a driver's forties.
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