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Mercedes clearly ahead: How long-run pace compared in F1 Spanish GP practice

George Russell was the fastest long-run driver with a lot of fuel on board. His closest challenger was Red Bull’s Max Verstappen over Friday’s practice sessions ahead of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. The Dutchman was just 0.13 seconds per lap slower after adjusting for different tyre compounds and stint lengths. World championship leader Kimi Antonelli was the third-fastest long-run ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·2h ago

F1 Spanish GP at Madring: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Madring with Kimi Antonelli fastest after a tricky second practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix. The Mercedes championship leader pipped Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in FP2, with Lewis Hamilton third as drivers continued to build confidence around Madrid’s new Formula 1 venue. Arvid Lindblad was an eye-catching fourth for Racing Bulls before crashing at ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·8h ago

George Russell 'overanalysing everything' as Kimi Antonelli extends F1 lead, says former driver

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has claimed that while George Russell is "trying to overanalyse everything" behind the wheel, his team-mate and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli is allowing his driving to unfold naturally. As the drivers arrive in Madrid for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit, Montoya discussed the performance of the Mercedes ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·1d ago

Lewis Hamilton: I don’t want preferential treatment from Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton says preferential treatment over team-mate Charles Leclerc is not what he’s been asking Ferrari for, despite his position as a potential Formula 1 title contender in 2026. Leclerc’s retirement from the Italian Grand Prix means he’s now 112 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with a maximum of 258 points to score over the last 10 rounds – assuming the ...Keep reading

motorsportweek.com·1d ago

Kimi Antonelli handed ‘AI agent’ comparison after stunning Monza F1 win

Kimi Antonelli secured an impressive home race victory at the Italian GP, with Toto Wolff comparing his development in F1 to that of an “AI agent”. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted that he is “amazed” at how quickly Kimi Antonelli has developed in Formula 1 across the 2026 season. The 20-year-old championship leader is […]

RacingNews365·5d ago

Charles Leclerc red flag crash scare as Kimi Antonelli crowned ‘King’

Kimi Antonelli recovered from 19th on the grid to amazingly win the Italian Grand Prix, while the start of the race saw a dramatic red flag after Charles Leclerc crashed heavily.Ferrari suffered a disaster on home soil, which went wrong from the very first corner! Following the red flag, it was all about Antonelli's charge to the front and eventual fight with George Russell, with the championship leader coming out on top.Join RacingNews365's Nick Golding and Samuel Coop as they dissect the Italian GP!

motorsport.com·5d ago

2026 F1 Championship standings: Kimi Antonelli remains unstoppable at the top

George Russell was 59 points behind Kimi Antonelli and intended to reduce the gap at Monza by taking advantage of his team-mate's engine penalty for the Italian Grand Prix. The mission was a failure for the Briton, who leaves the 13th road of the Formula 1 season with a deficit of 66 points. The fault lay with an irresistible championship leader, who won despite starting from 19th on the ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·5d ago

F1 Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sensational home win from 19th at Monza

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational home win at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, coming form 19th on the grid to defeat Mercedes team-mate George Russell. In an action-packed display of battery-led yo-yo racing, Antonelli overcame a grid penalty and a mid-race pitstop to scythe through the field and defeat long-time leader Russell, with Max Verstappen defeating McLaren ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·6d ago

F1 fans celebrate Pierre Gasly after "insane" Italian GP pole position

Alpine's Pierre Gasly secured his first career pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, beating Mercedes driver George Russell to the top spot by just 0.060 seconds at Monza. In the first year of the new 2026 technical regulations, the season has largely been dictated by the frontrunning Mercedes pairing of Russell and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Gasly's result at Monza ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·6d ago

F1 Italian GP: George Russell leads Lewis Hamilton in FP3

Mercedes driver George Russell beat Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to top spot in Formula 1's third and final practice session at the Italian Grand Prix. Russell comfortably held off the seven-time world champion on a toasty Monza circuit, with Max Verstappen and championship leader Kimi Antonelli third and fourth. After a calm opening quarter of the session, the medium-tyre shod Alpines topped ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Sep 4

F1 Italian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Monza with George Russell fastest after second practice for the Italian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.120s in FP2, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli third as Mercedes and Ferrari traded blows at the front. Lando Norris, winner of the last two grands prix, was fourth for McLaren ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Oscar ...Keep reading

motorsportweek.com·Sep 4

F1 2026 Italian Grand Prix – FP2 Results

George Russell topped the second practice session at the Italian Grand Prix, narrowly edging out FP1 leader Charles Leclerc and championship contender Kimi Antonelli. Despite minor off-track moments for Leclerc and Colapinto and an engine issue for Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto, Russell maintained his pace to lead the timesheet on the soft tyres. With Antonelli facing […]

Synthesis·Apr 27

Kimi Antonelli Leads the Charge into Miami for the 2026 F1 Grand Prix

As the championship leader, Antonelli's recent victory sets the stage for an exciting race weekend.