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How the F1 cost cap has put extra emphasis on the upgrade debate

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How the F1 cost cap has put extra emphasis on the upgrade debate

Formula E Shanghai E-Prix: Di Grassi grabs Lola’s first win, Wehrlein takes championship lead

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Formula E Shanghai E-Prix: Di Grassi grabs Lola’s first win, Wehrlein takes championship lead

F1 to decide before summer break on recovering Middle Eastern race

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F1 to decide before summer break on recovering Middle Eastern race

“They shouldn't ask me that anymore” – Why Verstappen doesn't believe in another Red Bull comeback

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“They shouldn't ask me that anymore” – Why Verstappen doesn't believe in another Red Bull comeback

How “stressed” Antonelli beat his nerves – and Leclerc – in British GP qualifying

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How “stressed” Antonelli beat his nerves – and Leclerc – in British GP qualifying

What we learned from the 2026 F1 British GP sprint race and qualifying

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What we learned from the 2026 F1 British GP sprint race and qualifying

Wolff: "Emotional" Vasseur misunderstood comments on Ferrari

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Wolff: "Emotional" Vasseur misunderstood comments on Ferrari

F1 British GP: Antonelli takes pole position, Russell down in fourth

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F1 British GP: Antonelli takes pole position, Russell down in fourth

Italy preview quotes: Williams

Rubens Barrichello: Three wins and two podiums wins at the Autodromo Nazionale make it statistically my best rack, but never mind the numbers, it is a circuit I love and I always travel to Italy with affection and excitement. My positive record at the track and the work we have done to prepare for both the downforce and kerb requirements means that I am full of optimism. It was great to celebrate my 300th Grand Prix in Spa, but the race didn't go to plan. We will pick up our momentum again in Monza

Nico Hulkenberg: I have only raced once at Monza in last season's GP2 Championship, but I immediately enjoyed the challenge of its high speed nature and one of the races ended for me in a podium. So I am approaching next weekend with a degree of respect that such a circuit demands, but equally I feel that it is time that both the car performance we are finding and my own work behind the wheel deserves to be reflected in better results more often, so my respect will be balanced with a really determined approach to the race weekend. Spa was frustrating as I worked hard to claim a good grid position and really want to ensure we convert our opportunities in Italy.

Sam Michael, Technical Director: Monza is the lowest drag level circuit on the F1 calendar, so the cars are running at very different aerodynamic efficiency levels compared to the normal high downforce tracks. This requires a special rear wing for this race only. Another important aspect of the historic Italian circuit is the kerb riding, something the FW32 will be set up to handle. For this track we have low drag front and rear wings.

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