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F1 Drivers Divided as Monaco Grand Prix Added to 2027 Sprint Schedule
Formula 1 drivers are divided over the decision to add a Sprint race to the Monaco Grand Prix starting in 2027. While George Russell praised the competitive value of an extra qualifying session, Lewis Hamilton argued that the iconic street track requires a unique solution rather than a standard Sprint format.
23 Sept 2026
18 Sept 2026
Formula 1 Confirms Milan Launch Event for 2027 Season with 11 Teams
Formula 1 has announced F1 Live Milan, a three-day season launch festival running February 18–20 ahead of the 2027 campaign. The main show on February 18 will feature all 11 teams, drivers, and team principals in a unified season kickoff.
15 Sept 2026
Madring Debut Exposes Overtaking Deficit as Antonelli Capitalizes on VSC Timing
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the inaugural Madring Grand Prix after a well-timed Virtual Safety Car undercut Lando Norris's early lead. The narrow layout and 12-second VSC pit delta sparked discussions over future track layout modifications and sporting regulation changes.
4 Sept 2026
Kimi Antonelli to Provide Slipstream Tow for George Russell at Monza Amid Engine Penalty
Kimi Antonelli will start the Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to a power-unit penalty, opening the door for the championship leader to offer slipstream assistance to George Russell in Monza qualifying. Russell aims to close the 59-point deficit as Mercedes prepares for a tight four-team battle against McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull.
4 Sept 2026
Kimi Antonelli Dismisses Ferrari Speculation and Commits Long-Term Vision to Mercedes
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has downplayed links to Ferrari ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, indicating he could spend his entire career with Mercedes. The 20-year-old Italian faces a back-of-the-grid engine penalty at Monza while defending a 59-point lead over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
3 Sept 2026
Lando Norris Launches LN4 Fusion Junior Racing Team for 2027 Debut
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has launched LN4 Fusion, a junior single-seater racing team set to debut across multiple series in 2027. Backed by an investment group, the operation will race in F3 and Formula Regional, supported by a fully funded driver development programme.
1 Sept 2026
Kimi Antonelli Defends Formula 1 Title Momentum Ahead of British Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli maintains he has championship momentum heading into the British Grand Prix despite his points lead over George Russell dropping from 68 to 40. Russell arrives at Silverstone fresh off a win in Austria as Mercedes prepares to face Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari in the Sprint format.
29 Aug 2026
Lando Norris Signs McLaren Contract Extension Through 2030
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has signed a contract extension with McLaren, committing his future to the team until at least 2030. The agreement adds four seasons to his previous deal and cements McLaren's long-term lineup alongside Oscar Piastri.
22 Aug 2026
Kimi Antonelli to Take Grid Penalty at Monza for Engine Change, Mercedes Confirms
Mercedes has confirmed that championship leader Kimi Antonelli will serve a grid penalty at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza due to an engine change. The Italian driver faces a minimum 10-place penalty after earlier technical issues forced the team to exceed his seasonal power unit allocation.
21 Aug 2026
Dutch GP: Kimi Antonelli Tops Zandvoort Practice Ahead of Lando Norris
Kimi Antonelli outpaced Lando Norris by 0.121s to lead the sole practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari look closely matched heading into Sprint Qualifying, while Max Verstappen struggled to 11th.
21 Aug 2026
Woody Johnson Acquires Minority Stake in Aston Martin Formula 1 Team
American billionaire and New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Formula 1 team. Johnson will join the board as vice chairman to drive commercial growth in the United States while Lawrence Stroll maintains operational control.
20 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen Signs Red Bull Contract Extension Through 2030
Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with Red Bull Racing to remain with the team until at least 2030. The new deal extends his previous 2028 commitment and ends speculation regarding a potential switch to McLaren.
