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Liam Lawson Retains Red Bull Seat for Monza as Isack Hadjar Wrist Injury Persists
Isack Hadjar will miss the Italian Grand Prix as he continues recovery from a wrist injury, giving Liam Lawson a second consecutive start for Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen. Red Bull aims to have Hadjar back for the following round in Madrid while Yuki Tsunoda remains with Racing Bulls.
2 Sept 2026
2 Sept 2026
Italian GP: Title Chasers Target Antonelli Grid Penalty at Monza
Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at Monza due to engine penalties, opening a crucial window in the championship standings for George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris to close the gap at the Italian Grand Prix.
2 Sept 2026
Mika Hakkinen Warns F1 Teams Over Team Orders as 2026 Title Fight Tightens
Former world champion Mika Hakkinen has warned F1 teams that fans will 'crucify' them if they enforce team orders during the 2026 title fight. With Kimi Antonelli leading Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Lando Norris, tactical dilemmas mount ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
1 Sept 2026
Kimi Antonelli to Start Italian Grand Prix from Back of Grid Following Engine Penalties
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start the Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Mercedes opted to fit a complete new power unit. The tactical penalty at high-speed Monza aims to minimize the championship impact on his 59-point lead over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
31 Aug 2026
F1 Driver Market: Why Verstappen and Norris Deals Leave Room for Grid Shifts
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have signed contract extensions through 2030, locking in key seats at Red Bull and McLaren. Despite the long-term deals, emerging performance gaps, Hamilton's timeline at Ferrari, and Red Bull's development deficit leave potential openings across the grid.
31 Aug 2026
British Grand Prix: Russell Cuts Antonelli Lead as Sprint Format Returns to Silverstone
George Russell aims to close a 40-point championship gap on Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli as Formula 1 returns to Silverstone for a Sprint weekend. Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari bring fresh upgrades to challenge the front-runners, while McLaren and Red Bull contest crucial points in the Constructors' battle.
31 Aug 2026
F1 Drivers to Pilot Functional Lego Minicars in British GP Track Parade
All 22 Formula 1 drivers will pilot individual, functional Lego minicars during the British Grand Prix drivers' parade at Silverstone. Constructed from 28,000 bricks each with go-kart wheels and a 15 mph top speed, the activation precedes Sunday's main race.
31 Aug 2026
Verstappen McLaren Links Swirl as Norris Welcomes Rivalry
Lando Norris has addressed reports linking Max Verstappen to McLaren, calling the prospect of pairing with the four-time champion positive. Verstappen currently sits seventh in the Drivers' Championship standings, 58 points adrift of the top two threshold required by a reported summer exit clause in his Red Bull contract.
30 Aug 2026
Antonelli Defends Title Momentum as Russell Cuts Gap Ahead of British GP
Kimi Antonelli insists his underlying speed remains intact after seeing his championship lead over Mercedes team-mate George Russell cut from 68 to 40 points over the last two rounds. As Formula 1 heads to Silverstone for a Sprint weekend, both drivers prepare for a high-stakes intra-team battle.
30 Aug 2026
Lewis Hamilton Vows to Chase Eighth F1 Title as Ferrari Faces Power Deficit
Lewis Hamilton has pledged to continue racing until he wins an eighth Formula 1 world title, sitting third in the standings behind Mercedes leader Kimi Antonelli. Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Hamilton warned that Ferrari's straight-line speed and battery deployment deficit remain key hurdles against Mercedes.
30 Aug 2026
F1 Academy Arrives at Silverstone as Palmowski Protects Standings Lead
F1 Academy makes its Silverstone debut during the British Grand Prix weekend with five home drivers on the grid. Red Bull-backed Alisha Palmowski enters round three leading the championship standings ahead of Campos teammate Megan Bruce.
30 Aug 2026
Lewis Hamilton Tops British Grand Prix Practice Ahead of Kimi Antonelli
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the sole practice session at the British Grand Prix, beating Kimi Antonelli by 0.213s. Ferrari and Mercedes led the timesheets at Silverstone ahead of Friday's Sprint Qualifying.
