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September 11, 2026, 1:09 pm | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari "too late" to prioritise Lewis Hamilton in F1 title fight, says Jolyon Palmer

Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer believes Ferrari has missed its window to prioritise Lewis Hamilton's championship bid, arguing that the Maranello outfit has already allowed its title hopes to slip away.The Fred Vasseur-led team arrived at the Spanish Grand Prix on the back of...

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September 11, 2026, 12:50 pm | SkySports | News

Russell tops first practice in Madrid as Ferrari show promise

George Russell was fastest from Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the first practice session at the new Madring circuit in Madrid.

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September 11, 2026, 12:38 pm | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1 Spanish GP: George Russell tops FP1 as Lewis Hamilton impedes several drivers

Mercedes’ George Russell was fastest in the first-ever Formula 1 session at the brand-new Madring track – Free Practice 1 for the Spanish Grand Prix.Twenty out of 22 cars took to the brand-new track within the first 100 seconds of the session, with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto emerging s...

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September 11, 2026, 12:22 pm | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

James Hinchcliffe warns Fred Vasseur faces "tremendous" pressure over Ferrari team orders

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur is facing a "tremendous amount" of pressure to establish clear rules of engagement between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, according to former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe.The calls for clear team orders come after a couple of diffi...

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September 11, 2026, 12:01 pm | SkySports | News

Several drivers FUME at Hamilton for getting in the way!

Several drivers were left frustrated by Lewis Hamilton for getting in the way during first practice of the Spanish Grand Prix.

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September 11, 2026, 7:07 am | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari got “hardly any” advantage from its Madring F1 test

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari got “hardly any” advantage from trialling Formula 1’s new Madring track ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.The Scuderia performed a filming day at Madrid’s street circuit in July, running its SF-26, with regulations allowing for 200km’s worth of runnin...

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September 10, 2026, 4:19 pm | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

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 Ki...

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September 10, 2026, 3:09 pm | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

"I went too far" - Charles Leclerc accepts blame for second-corner Monza clash with Lewis Hamilton

Charles Leclerc admitted that he went "too far" when battling against Lewis Hamilton in the opening chicane of Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, and said he and Hamilton have since buried the hatchet over the incident.Leclerc and Hamilton had been side by side through the opening chicane, but the Mone...

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September 10, 2026, 3:00 pm | SkySports | News

Leclerc takes blame for Hamilton clash at Monza after Ferrari talks

Charles Leclerc has admitted "I didn't behave the way I should have" when racing Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton at the opening lap of the Italian Grand Prix.

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September 10, 2026, 2:57 pm | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

“It's always the same” - Carlos Sainz wades into Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s Monza clash

Carlos Sainz has used his own experience at Ferrari to play down any potential spat between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.Sainz and Leclerc were team-mates at the Scuderia from 2021 to 2024 before the Spaniard moved to Williams for 2025 after he was replac...

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September 10, 2026, 2:53 pm | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Fred Vasseur rejects Ferrari internal crisis suggestions as he defends team 

Fred Vasseur does not deny that there were things to clear up between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at Monza and the Ferrari team principal has spoken to both drivers after the Italian Grand Prix, addressing what happened on track as well as some of the comments made.What Vasseur does reject, h...

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September 10, 2026, 11:29 am | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Kimi Antonelli avoiding Ferrari was "best thing" his father did, says Karun Chandhok

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok believes that Kimi Antonelli's path through the Mercedes junior programme rather than Ferrari's is the "best thing" his father Marco could have done.Antonelli, who replaced seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, is current...

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September 10, 2026, 10:02 am | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Why Ferrari won’t have to worry about another manhole cover incident at the Madring

For the first time since 2023, Formula 1 is set to make its debut on a brand-new circuit. The Madring, located in Madrid, will host the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.In line with many new circuits of the last 15 years, this is a so-called ‘street circuit’, although it is of a particular k...

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September 9, 2026, 4:12 pm | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Five things to look out for at the F1 Spanish GP

Formula 1 will welcome a new host of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend as the Madring will make its debut on the outskirts of Spain’s capital city.It is replacing previous Spanish GP holder Barcelona, which is still on the F1 calendar but under a new name having hosted its 2026 race in June - wo...

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September 9, 2026, 1:00 pm | SkySports | News

Chandhok: Not driving for Ferrari has taken pressure off Antonelli

Sky Sports F1's Karun Chandhok believes Kimi Antonelli driving for Mercedes, rather than Ferrari, has taken some pressure off the Italian.

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September 8, 2026, 3:30 pm | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Kimi Antonelli like “AI agent" that's always getting better, according to Toto Wolff

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits that even he has been surprised by the rapid growth shown by Kimi Antonelli over the course of the 2026 Formula 1 season, likening him to an "AI agent" that is always improving.The 20-year-old Italian is in just his second F1 season after being fast-tracked to the top...

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September 8, 2026, 1:00 pm | SkySports | News

Ferrari vow to come back stronger after Monza 'failure'

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur says his team will head to this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid with "all the energy" to bounce back from their "failure" at Monza.

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September 8, 2026, 8:18 am | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ferrari’s ADUO 2 upgrade is no “game changer” for Haas either

Oliver Bearman says Ferrari’s ADUO 2 engine upgrade represents “a much smaller step” than Haas’ updated Formula 1 chassis.The Prancing Horse introduced its second and final power unit upgrade of the 2026 season, courtesy of the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system, with on...

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September 7, 2026, 4:10 pm | Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Lando Norris: Oscar Piastri move complaint made "in the heat of the moment" in Italian GP

McLaren's Lando Norris accepted his Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix battle with Oscar Piastri, that saw him dip two wheels on the grass was "fair".Piastri and Norris converged on each other towards the end of the 53-lap race, with Piastri unable to keep Max Verstappen behind for fourth while Norris wo...

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September 7, 2026, 11:50 am | SkySports | News

Brundle's verdict on Antonelli fairytale, 'bruised' Russell and Ferrari 'skirmish'

Whatever your feelings about the 2026 Formula 1 cars, that was a cracking Italian Grand Prix, one of the very best I've been lucky enough to commentate on in 30 years.

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