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‘They think we're against the British’ - FIA president wades into F1 stewards debate
The Formula 1 stewards once again found themselves under the spotlight at the Dutch Grand Prix after handing drive-through pena...
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Wrist injury to keep Hadjar out of Italian GP
Red Bull will be without Isack Hadjar at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix as he continues to recover from a wrist injury.
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Five things to look out for at the F1 Italian GP
Formula 1 hosts round 13 of its 2026 campaign this weekend with the Italian Grand Prix, and there are plenty of talking points ...
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'A limit based on one body part' - David Coulthard slates Red Bull ADUO ruling
Red Bull has again been judged to have the best power unit in Formula 1.
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Mercedes rules out ADUO engine upgrade at Italian GP as updated F1 power unit due in October
Mercedes was permitted one upgrade token under Formula 1’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities scheme, but has con...
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Isack Hadjar to miss Italian Grand Prix as Red Bull gives injury update
Isack Hadjar picked up his injury during a routine training session ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Red Bull to keep Dutch GP driver line-up for Monza with Hadjar still injured
Isack Hadjar will sit out this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza as he recovers from a wrist injury he sustained during For...
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Isack Hadjar to miss Italian GP as Yuki Tsunoda returns to Racing Bulls
Isack Hadjar will sit out this weekend's Italian GP at Monza as he recovers from a wrist injury he sustained during Formula 1's...
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Ferrari reveals crucial update for Italian Grand Prix
Ferrari will compete with an upgraded power unit at the Italian Grand Prix
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Ferrari to bring upgraded engine to Italian GP under ADUO
Ferrari will introduce an upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix with it permitted under the ...
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Ferrari confirms it will introduce second ADUO update at F1's Italian GP
Ferrari will introduce its second upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, permitted under the...
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Saudi Arabia 'blade': New images of what could be F1's most insane corner
Qiddiyah is expected to host Formula 1 for the first time in 2028.
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On this day: Michael Schumacher beats Alain Prost’s F1 victory record
On 2 September 2001, Michael Schumacher surpassed Alain Prost’s record of 51 Formula 1 victories, winning the Belgian Grand Pri...
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"You have my support" - FIA boss backs Argentina's F1 bid
The FIA president has suggested that the Formula 1 calendar could expand to 25 races to accomodate Argentina.
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FIA wrong to lift Russia ban - Ukraine minister
The FIA was wrong to lift the ban on Russian competitors because nothing has changed since it was imposed, the Ukrainian Minist...
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"We want to see Franco Colapinto" - Argentinian president pushes for F1 return
Argentina's government is clamouring for a Formula 1 race, but any talk of a return to Buenos Aires is premature at best.Argent...
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Honda reveal F1 "key focus" ahead of Italian GP test
Honda has been playing catch-up this season after bringing by far the weakest power unit to the 2026 Formula 1 grid
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Qatar says it is "safe" and hopes to keep F1, MotoGP races despite Middle East conflict
Losail International Circuit and the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) are continuing preparations for the Qatar For...
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Red Bull hire Aston Martin engineer McCullough as head of racing
Red Bull have head-hunted former Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough to become their head of racing from 2027.
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Red Bull signs key Aston Martin engineer as Lambiase replacement
The Red Bull Formula 1 team has confirmed it has hired long-time Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough to replace McLaren bound ...
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McLaren to deliver rotating rear wing at Italian GP but calls it H-wing
McLaren will introduce the H-Wing, its own version of the rotating rear wing, at this weekend's Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.Mc...
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Jolyon Palmer recalls 2017 Italian GP F1 clash that enraged Fernando Alonso and went viral
Jolyon Palmer recalls a famous clash with Fernando Alonso at the 2017 Italian Grand Prix.
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Unusual trophies revealed for the F1 Italian Grand Prix
The Italian Grand Prix trophies are like nothing seen before in Formula 1.
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Haas rules out switch to 2027 development as VF-26 updates coming in Monza
After starting the 2026 Formula 1 season strongly, Haas admits that it has been overtaken and out-developed by its rivals this ...
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What does Norris deal mean for Piastri? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.
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How Ferrari can "push until the end" with F1 2026 upgrades, and why it will
Ferrari will "push until the end" of the 2026 Formula 1 season with car upgrades, team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed, as he ...
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Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx: A friendship that has endured for almost 60 years
Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx were remarkably versatile even by the standards of their generation, competing and succeeding acr...
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Ukraine escalates protest over FIA lifting Russia ban
Ukraine escalates its complaint against the FIA decision to lift the ban on Russian competitors taking part in international ev...
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The underlying upgrade that boosted McLaren's performance jump
McLaren’s win in Zandvoort, their second in a row after Budapest, highlighted a key point: the updates introduced on either sid...
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How to follow Italian Grand Prix on the BBC
All the key BBC coverage details for the Italian Grand Prix, which takes place from 4-6 September.
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Monza memories - Italian GP in pictures through the years
A selection of images from the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit.
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Slow start makes me want to stay - Norris extends McLaren deal to 2030
In an exclusive BBC Sport interview, Lando Norris explains why he has signed a new contract that will keep him at McLaren until...
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