Formula 1 24 Hours

Last updated: September 10, 2026, 10:01 PM ET

Ferrari Front

Lewis Hamilton insists he is not seeking preferential treatment at Ferrari over Charles Leclerc, despite his status as a potential 2026 title contender. Leclerc accepted blame for the Italian GP chicane clash, admitting he went too far while battling Hamilton, and the pair have since cleared the air. Team principal Fred Vasseur rejected talk of an internal crisis, confirming he spoke to both drivers after Monza.

Madrid Debut

Drivers have been weighing in on F1's new Madring circuit ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, with Pierre Gasly predicting a red flag and citing the track's risk and difficulty. McLaren, meanwhile, is parking its H-wing concept for Madrid, with the rotating rear wing set to return in Baku.

Paddock Politics

Audi will follow through on its intention to appeal Yuki Tsunoda's lack of penalty for causing an extra formation lap at the Italian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen, meanwhile, believes F1's new power units have made the challenge too easy, pointing to Liam Lawson and Tsunoda as proof that performing at a high level has become somewhat effortless.

Milestone

September 10, 2006 marked one of F1's more consequential days, as seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher announced his retirement at Monza as a title contender.