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🏳️ Free Practice 3 is underway!

The drivers are beginning to take to the track.

We'll keep updating this post as the session unfolds.

🏳️ UPD1: Brief yellow flag.
🏳️ UPD2: A second brief yellow flag. Lance Stroll runs wide at a corner. No damage to the car has been confirmed.
🏳️ UPD3: Red flag. Lewis Hamilton has hit the wall and is attempting to make his way back to the pits under his own power.
⏱ UPD4: The session clock has been stopped.
🏳️ UPD5: Green flag. The session has resumed.
🏳️ UPD6: Red flag! With just one minute remaining in the session, Oliver Bearman has hit the barriers.
🏳 UPD7: The session has ended.

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🏳 The first day of the race weekend is over.

Top 10 in FP1:

1 🇩🇪 George Russell — 1:34.077
2 🇩🇪 Kimi Antonelli — +0.286
3 🇮🇹 Charles Leclerc — +0.459
4 🇮🇹 Lewis Hamilton — +0.543
5 🇦🇹 Max Verstappen — +0.626
6 🇬🇧 Lando Norris — +0.870
7 🇮🇹 Arvid Lindblad — +0.956
8 🇬🇧 Oscar Piastri — +1.071
9 🇩🇪 Nico Hulkenberg — +1.452
10 🇦🇹 Liam Lawson — +1.462

Top 10 in FP2:

1 🇩🇪 Kimi Antonelli — 1:33.662
2 🇮🇹 Charles Leclerc — +0.113
3 🇮🇹 Lewis Hamilton — +0.149
4 🇮🇹 Arvid Lindblad — +0.228
5 🇩🇪 George Russell — +0.337
6 🇦🇹 Max Verstappen — +0.401
7 🇬🇧 Oscar Piastri — +0.538
8 🇮🇹 Yuki Tsunoda — +1.096
9 🇺🇸 Esteban Ocon — +1.205
10 🇦🇹 Liam Lawson — +1.276

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🏳️ Free Practice 1 is officially underway!
Drivers are gradually heading out onto the track.

We’ll be updating this post as interesting moments unfold.

🏳 UPD 1: Session end (The session went smoothly, with no incidents or crashes.).
🏳️ UPD 2: Free Practice 2 is officially underway
🇬🇧 UPD3: McLaren has identified an issue with Lando Norris’ car that requires a gearbox change. The team is working to get him back on track before the end of the session, but time is running short.
🏳️ UPD4: Red flag. Arvid Lindblad has gone into the barriers after losing control of his car.
🏳️ UPD5: Green flag. The session has resumed.
🏳 UPD 6: Session end

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🇪🇸 The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix is almost here, as Formula 1 heads to Madrid for the inaugural race at the brand-new Madring circuit.

⏱ Here is the complete Formula 1 schedule for the Madrid weekend, with every session listed in both local time (CEST) and UTC for viewers around the world.

Date: Friday, September 11
Session: Free Practice 1
Local time: 1:30 PM–2:30 PM, Madrid time
International time: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM UTC

Date: Friday, September 11
Session: Free Practice 2
Local time: 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, Madrid time
International time: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC

Date: Saturday, September 12
Session: Free Practice 3
Local time: 12:30 PM–1:30 PM, Madrid time
International time: 10:30 AM–11:30 AM UTC

Date: Saturday, September 12
Session: Qualifying
Local time: 4:00 PM–5:00 PM, Madrid time
International time: 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC

Date: Sunday, September 13
Session: Race
Local time: 3:00 PM, Madrid time
International time: 1:00 PM UTC

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🇲🇨 Charles Leclerc says his clash with Lewis Hamilton at the start of the Italian Grand Prix has been resolved following talks between the Ferrari team-mates.

“After reviewing, we spoke with Lewis. I obviously know I went too far in Turn 2 and I said it to Lewis, and I think it’s very clear what we should do or should avoid going forward.

The only thing I can say is that it definitely did not affect the good relationship that we have and it will not affect anything going forward.

I think the most important is that we clarified the situation, we talked, I told Lewis how I felt, Lewis told me what he felt and I think we fully agree with both of our views in hindsight when we speak without the emotions of the race.”

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🇬🇧 George Russell will have his own grandstand at Silverstone from the 2027 British Grand Prix.

The “GRandstand” will be located at Farm Curve, offering views of the opening four corners of the circuit.

“It’s a really, really cool place on the circuit. It’s one of the best in my opinion.”

— George Russell

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🇦🇹 11-year-old Robin Räikkönen, son of 2007 F1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, has officially joined the Red Bull Junior Team.

Robin currently competes in karting and becomes one of the youngest members of Red Bull’s driver development programme.

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🇮🇹 Ferrari’s senior management could face a major decision over Fred Vasseur’s future following the disappointing Italian Grand Prix.

According to The Race, the team will have to review its technical direction, the power-unit development strategy under ADUO, and its handling of the Hamilton–Leclerc situation.

Antonello Coletta, Ferrari’s WEC boss, is mentioned as a potential replacement, while Christian Horner is also raised as a possible option — despite having previously turned down Ferrari.

For now, Vasseur’s future remains uncertain, but the pressure is growing.
#rumors
@charlesleclerc

🇫🇷 Isack Hadjar will miss the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid as he continues his recovery from a wrist injury.

🇦🇹 Red Bull will retain the same driver line-ups as in Monza: Liam Lawson will continue alongside Max Verstappen, while Yuki Tsunoda will remain at Racing Bulls alongside Arvid Lindblad.

“After racing for the team in Zandvoort and Monza, Liam will continue to drive alongside Max at this week’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.

The decision has been taken as Isack’s recovery continues to progress positively. While he is not yet ready to return to the cockpit, he will be in Madrid supporting the team.

Everyone at Red Bull Racing looks forward to welcoming Isack back behind the wheel very soon.”

— Red Bull Racing

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@charlesleclerc

🇪🇸 Spanish Grand Prix up next

🇪🇸 Circuit: Madring, Madrid
🗓 September 11–13

👑 First Formula 1 Grand Prix at Madring.

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🏎 Driver and team positions on the leaderboard after the 2026 Italian Grand Prix

👑 Driver Standings:

1 🏎 Andrea Kimi Antonelli
2 🏎 George Russell
3 🏎 Lewis Hamilton
4 🏎 Lando Norris
5 🏎 Charles Leclerc
6 🏎 Max Verstappen
7 🏎 Oscar Piastri
8 🏎 Isack Hadjar
9 🏎 Liam Lawson
10 🏎 Pierre Gasly
11 🏎 Arvid Lindblad
12 🏎 Franco Colapinto
13 🏎 Oliver Bearman
14 🏎 Gabriel Bortoleto
15 🏎 Nico Hülkenberg
16 🏎 Carlos Sainz
17 🏎 Alexander Albon
18 🏎 Esteban Ocon
19 🏎 Fernando Alonso
20 🏎 Yuki Tsunoda 🔼
21 🏎 Valtteri Bottas
22 🏎 Sergio Pérez
23 🏎 Lance Stroll

🏆 Constructor Cup:

1 🇩🇪 Mercedes
2 🇮🇹 Ferrari
3 🇬🇧 McLaren
4 🇦🇹 Red Bull
5 🇮🇹 Racing Bulls
6 🇫🇷 Alpine
7 🇺🇸 Haas
8 🇩🇪 Audi
9 🇺🇸 Williams
10 🇬🇧 Aston Martin
11 🇺🇸 Cadillac

#Leaderboard #ItalianGP26
@charlesleclerc

🏆 Kimi Antonelli claims a sensational breakthrough victory at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix!

A truly memorable result at Monza as Antonelli delivers a remarkable performance on one of Formula 1’s most iconic circuits. A race that will undoubtedly be remembered for a long time.

🏳 Provisional finishing order of the Italian Grand Prix:

1 🇩🇪 Kimi Antonelli
2 🇩🇪 George Russell
3 🇦🇹 Max Verstappen
4 🇬🇧 Lando Norris
5 🇬🇧 Oscar Piastri
6 🇮🇹 Lewis Hamilton
7 🇫🇷 Pierre Gasly
8 🇮🇹 Arvid Lindblad
9 🇫🇷 Franco Colapinto
10 🇮🇹 Yuki Tsunoda

11 🇩🇪 Gabriel Bortoleto
12 🇩🇪 Nico Hülkenberg
13 🇺🇸 Carlos Sainz
14 🇦🇹 Liam Lawson
15 🇺🇸 Oliver Bearman
16 🇺🇸 Esteban Ocon
17 🇺🇸 Alexander Albon
18 🇺🇸 Sergio Pérez
19 🇺🇸 Valtteri Bottas

20 🇬🇧 Lance Stroll (DNF)
21 🇬🇧 Fernando Alonso (DNF)
22 🇮🇹 Charles Leclerc (DNF)

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🏳️ The race will resume from the same positions.
It has also been reported that Charles Leclerc sustained a 60G impact in the crash.

Starting grid after the restart:

1 🇩🇪 George Russell
2 🇫🇷 Pierre Gasly
3 🇦🇹 Max Verstappen
4 🇫🇷 Franco Colapinto
5 🇬🇧 Oscar Piastri
6 🇬🇧 Lando Norris
7 🇮🇹 Arvid Lindblad
8 🇮🇹 Lewis Hamilton
9 🇺🇸 Oliver Bearman
10 🇺🇸 Esteban Ocon

11 🇩🇪 Gabriel Bortoleto
12 🇩🇪 Kimi Antonelli
13 🇩🇪 Nico Hülkenberg
14 🇮🇹 Yuki Tsunoda
15 🇦🇹 Liam Lawson
16 🇺🇸 Carlos Sainz
17 🇺🇸 Sergio Pérez
18 🇺🇸 Alexander Albon
19 🇺🇸 Valtteri Bottas
20 🇬🇧 Lance Stroll

21 🇬🇧 Fernando Alonso

🇮🇹 The Italian Grand Prix at Monza gets underway in less than 10 minutes.

🏎 Final starting grid:

1 🛞 Pierre Gasly
2 🛞 George Russell
3 🛞 Charles Leclerc
4 🛞 Lewis Hamilton
5 🛞 Max Verstappen
6 🛞 Oscar Piastri - ❗️
7 🛞 Franco Colapinto
8 🛞 Lando Norris
9 🛞 Arvid Lindblad
10 🛞 Gabriel Bortoleto

11 🛞 Oliver Bearman
12 🛞 Nico Hülkenberg
13 🛞 Carlos Sainz
14 🛞 Esteban Ocon
15 🛞 Yuki Tsunoda
16 🛞 Valtteri Bottas
17 🛞 Sergio Pérez
18 🛞 Lance Stroll
19 🛞 Kimi Antonelli - ❗️
20 🛞 Alexander Albon - ❗️

Pit lane:
🛞 Fernando Alonso - ❗️
🛞 Liam Lawson - ❗️

This post will be updated throughout the race with the most notable developments as they unfold.

🏳️ UPD1: The race is underway.
🏳️ UPD2: Yellow flags and the Safety Car are out. Charles Leclerc has crashed into the barriers.
🏳️ UPD3: Red flags are out.
🏳️ UPD4: The race has resumed.
🏳️ UPD5: A brief yellow flag. Franco Colapinto runs off into the gravel but rejoins the track.
🏳 UPD6: Fernando Alonso is out of the race.
🚘 UPD7: The Virtual Safety Car has been deployed. Lance Stroll has stopped on track.
🏳️ UPD8: Green flag.
🇺🇸 UPD9: Sergio Pérez has been handed a five-second time penalty for failing to follow the Race Director’s instructions regarding escape road procedures.

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The starting grid for today’s Italian Grand Prix will see several changes.

2️⃣ Oscar Piastri has been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Liam Lawson in Q2.

🇹🇭 Power unit changes have also sent Kimi Antonelli, Liam Lawson and Alex Albon to the back of the grid, with Albon set to start last.

UPD: Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson will start the Italian Grand Prix from the pit lane for parc fermé breaches.

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🎉 PIERRE GASLY takes a sensational pole position for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.

🏎 Qualifying results:

1 🇫🇷 Pierre Gasly
2 🇩🇪 George Russell
3 🇬🇧 Oscar Piastri
4 🇮🇹 Charles Leclerc
5 🇮🇹 Lewis Hamilton
6 🇦🇹 Max Verstappen
7 🇩🇪 Kimi Antonelli
8 🇫🇷 Franco Colapinto
9 🇬🇧 Lando Norris
10 🇮🇹 Arvid Lindblad

11 🇩🇪 Gabriel Bortoleto
12 🇺🇸 Oliver Bearman
13 🇩🇪 Nico Hülkenberg
14 🇦🇹 Liam Lawson
15 🇺🇸 Carlos Sainz
16 🇺🇸 Esteban Ocon
17 🇮🇹 Yuki Tsunoda
18 🇺🇸 Alexander Albon
19 🇺🇸 Valtteri Bottas
20 🇺🇸 Sergio Pérez

21 🇬🇧 Fernando Alonso
22 🇬🇧 Lance Stroll

#ItalianGP26 | Poll
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🚨 Qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza begins in just 10 minutes.

We’ll keep this post updated after each qualifying session and throughout the session with all the key moments and notable developments.

3️⃣ Q3 Results:

1 🇫🇷 Pierre Gasly
2 🇩🇪 George Russell
3 🇬🇧 Oscar Piastri
4 🇮🇹 Charles Leclerc
5 🇮🇹 Lewis Hamilton
6 🇦🇹 Max Verstappen
7 🇩🇪 Kimi Antonelli
8 🇫🇷 Franco Colapinto
9 🇬🇧 Lando Norris
10 🇮🇹 Arvid Lindblad

2️⃣ Out in Q2:

11 🇩🇪 Gabriel Bortoleto
12 🇺🇸 Oliver Bearman
13 🇩🇪 Nico Hülkenberg
14 🇦🇹 Liam Lawson
15 🇺🇸 Carlos Sainz
16 🇺🇸 Esteban Ocon

1️⃣ Out in Q1:

17 🇮🇹 Yuki Tsunoda
18 🇺🇸 Alexander Albon
19 🇺🇸 Valtteri Bottas
20 🇺🇸 Sergio Pérez
21 🇬🇧 Fernando Alonso
22 🇬🇧 Lance Stroll

🏳️ UPD 1: Q1 has already begun
🏳 UPD 2: Q1 end
🏳️ UPD 3: Q2 has started
🏳 UPD 4: Q2 end
🏳️ UPD 5: Q3 has started
🏳 UPD 6: Q3 end

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