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BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.

BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.

The International Court of Appeal defended and clarified the appointment of its judges in the Monaco Grand Prix appeal amid allegations by Alpine boss Flavio Briatore that one of the judges had ties to McLaren.
The International Court of Appeal, which runs independently of the FIA, is the highest court judging over motorsport related matters and was called into action when McLaren and Red Bull ...Keep reading

The FIA court of appeal refutes a claim by Alpine boss Flavio Briatore which it says "question the independence and impartiality of the judges".

The FIA court of appeal refutes a claim by Alpine boss Flavio Briatore which it says "question the independence and impartiality of the judges".

The FIA court of appeal refutes a claim by Alpine boss Flavio Briatore which it says "question the independence and impartiality of the judges".

The FIA court of appeal refutes a claim by Alpine boss Flavio Briatore which it says "question the independence and impartiality of the judges".

The FIA court of appeal refutes a claim by Alpine boss Flavio Briatore which it says "question the independence and impartiality of the judges".

Pol Espargaro, who is developing KTM's new 850cc prototype, has warned that MotoGP riders are "not aware of the change that is coming" next year as part of a sweeping overhaul of the technical rules.
One of the biggest changes coming to MotoGP in 2027 is a switch in tyre suppliers, with Pirelli replacing Michelin, which has been the championship’s sole supplier since 2016.
As part of his ...Keep reading

The Italian Grand Prix is home to the Tifosi – Ferrari’s passionate fan base – which made it the perfect place for Michael Schumacher to announce his first racing retirement 20 years ago.

Project Rally One has commenced testing its all-new 2027 World Rally Championship challenger ahead of its debut next year.
Founded by experienced motorsport engineer Lionel Hansen, former FIA rally director and Citroen WRC boss Yves Matton and Prospeed, Project Rally One announced plans to design, build and homologate a WRC27-specification car for the start of the championship’s next ...Keep reading

When Mercedes put sentiment to one side and made the rational decision to let Kimi Antonelli take a fifth Formula 1 power unit in his home race, landing him a back-of-the-grid start for exceeding his allowance for the year, it did so for a good reason.
With the strength of Mercedes' 2026 power unit, and a freshly built example no less, Mercedes is expecting its young challenger to ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Red Bull should retain Liam Lawson for next week's inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, warning the team against prematurely rushing Isack Hadjar back into the cockpit.
Lawson was called up at the last minute for the Dutch Grand Prix to replace Hadjar, who sustained a wrist injury during the summer break. As a result, reserve driver Yuki ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc is expecting to give Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton a tow in Italian Grand Prix qualifying, with Kimi Antonelli ready to help Formula 1 title rival George Russell at Mercedes.
Slipstreaming has always been paramount at Monza’s ‘Temple of Speed’ when it comes to single-lap performance, and this is still the case in 2026 despite F1’s new machinery’s less ...Keep reading

BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.

Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at Monza.

Aston Martin topped both classes at the end of Free Practice 2 for the Lone Star Le Mans, as the FIA World Endurance Championship field returned to action in Austin under cloudy skies and temperatures exceeding 30°C, with the track surface climbing above 40°C.
Harry Tincknell set the fastest time in Hypercar at the wheel of the No. 007 Aston Martin Valkyrie he shares with Tom Gamble ...Keep reading

Monza's long straights could expose weaknesses in Aston Martin's package, but Fernando Alonso insists he has "100%" faith that Honda will deliver.

Lewis Hamilton admits the prospect of pole position for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix in front of Ferrari's home fans is "the ultimate dream", as he and team mate Charles Leclerc enjoyed a strong Friday.

Liam Lawson believes Red Bull had a "productive day" during Friday practice ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, despite neither himself or team mate Max Verstappen challenging the leading contenders.