F1 drivers reacted to the new Madrid track with a mix of excitement and apprehension ahead of the 2026 F1 Spanish GP
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F1 drivers express concerns and excitement over “scary” new Madrid track ahead of 2026 F1 Spanish GP

Speaking on media day, F1 drivers gave their thoughts on the new Madring track, with Madrid set to host the 2026 F1 Spanish GP for the first time this weekend.  Drivers will be getting their first real-life taste of the purpose-built Madrid circuit on Friday, having relied heavily on simulator running to prepare for the…

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George Russell heads into the Spanish GP in Madrid clinging onto P2 in the World Drivers' Championship behind teammate Kimi Antonelli.
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Russell on moving past Monza loss ahead of 2026 F1 Spanish GP in Madrid

Mercedes driver George Russell heads into the 2026 F1 Spanish GP in Madrid clinging onto P2 in the World Drivers’ Championship behind teammate Kimi Antonelli. While Russell seemed a shoo-in to win last week’s race in Monza, it was Antonelli who took scored a home race victory starting from P19 on the grid. Now, Russell…

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Kimi Antonelli after securing F1 Italian GP win
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Antonelli opens up about F1 Italian GP win and support from “incredible” Vettel: “Best day of my life”

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli relived the emotions felt following his historical F1 Italian GP race win, recounting the praise received from fellow young Monza winner and four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel. The Mercedes man delivered a thoroughly impressive driving performance, starting from P19 on the grid and swiftly making his way through the pack. In…

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While Lewis Hamilton says any rules of engagement haven't been discussed yet, Charles Leclerc calls out F1 media's fixation on Ferrari
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Hamilton confirms no rules of engagement yet at Ferrari F1; Leclerc calls out media sensationalism

F1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have shed more light on their opening-lap scrap at Monza, whether Ferrari would establish clear rules of engagement going forward, and the discussions they have had with Team Principal Fred Vasseur ahead of the 2026 Spanish GP weekend. Although the Scuderia had geared up for a celebratory home…

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Vasseur feels fall-out after F1 Italian GP is blown out of proportion

Ferrari has known better times in F1. Following last weekend’s GP at Monza, the intra-team rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc is at the centre of the attention. The seven-time world champion laments the team’s rules of engagement, or rather lack thereof. So it rests on the shoulders of Fred Vasseur to handle the…

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Ocon and Bearman reflect on Haas’ difficult 2026 F1 Italian GP, strong starts, tyre struggles and hopes for upcoming upgrades.
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Ocon and Bearman reflect on difficult 2026 F1 Italian GP as Haas search for more pace

Haas left the 2026 F1 Italian GP without points after Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon finished P15 and P16 at Monza. Both drivers made strong starts and gained positions early on, but tyre management, a lack of race pace and the timing of the late Virtual Safety Car ultimately prevented them from making further progress….

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Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll endured a double DNF at the 2026 Italian GP as Aston Martin’s reliability and power struggles continued at Monza.
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Aston Martin duo on DNFs as power struggles persist at 2026 F1 Italian GP

Aston Martin’s difficult 2026 F1 Italian GP weekend ended exactly how the team would not have wanted it: both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso failed to finish the race in Monza and left the temple of speed with zero points to their name. Fernando Alonso’s DNF came after the Spaniard ran over the kerb at the…

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