Formula 1 24 Hours

Last updated: September 4, 2026, 10:02 PM ET

Italian GP Practice at Monza

Ferrari showed ominous pace on home soil as Charles Leclerc led a 1-2 in opening practice with a 1m23.008s lap, edging teammate Carlos Sainz. George Russell topped FP2 with a 1m22.559s, nudging Leclerc off the top, setting up a tight intra-team battle between Mercedes and Ferrari ahead of qualifying.

Monaco Appeal Fallout

Pierre Gasly's Monaco podium revival is over after the international court upheld his pitlane speeding penalties, reinstating the original results. Alpine boss Flavio Briatore, furious, questioned the integrity of the procedure, alleging one judge has close ties to McLaren — a charge sure to keep paddock tensions simmering at Monza.

Norris's Junior Team

Lando Norris announced a personal legacy project, launching his own junior team and driver programme. He says this can help guide underfunded talent all the way to F1's grid, filling a development gap he sees in the sport's current pipeline.

F1's Future Plans

Formula 1 is targeting significant format changes. CEO Stefano Domenicali wants shorter races and sprint tweaks to maintain excitement without overcomplicating the calendar. Meanwhile, the technical regulations will trim race distance to 290km in 2027, as the sport recalibrates power mixes toward electrical output. The changes signal a pragmatic approach to racing length and spectacle, aiming for non-stop action into the next generation.