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  • Rivals Copying Ferrari’s F1 Aero Designs Is “a good reward” for Maranello

    Rivals Copying Ferrari’s F1 Aero Designs Is “a good reward” for Maranello

    Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes rival Formula 1 teams copying the SF-26’s innovative aerodynamic concepts is a “good reward” for the Maranello-based team.

    Ferrari entered the 2026 regulations cycle with a striking car featuring several notable areas of technical innovation. At winter testing in Bahrain, the team added a winglet to the structure behind the exhaust. Internally known as Flick Tail Mode (FTM), the device generates additional rear downforce at the cost of a small increase in drag.

    Ferrari introduced another concept the following day: a rotating wing nicknamed the Macarena wing, which flips 180 degrees between cornering and straight-line configurations.

    Ferrari’s exhaust wing copied by rivals

    The exhaust wing has been widely copied by Ferrari’s rivals, although the Scuderia’s design has proved difficult to fully reverse engineer because Ferrari developed parts of the rear of the SF-26 around the concept. The FIA has since banned the exhaust device for 2027 by closing the relevant loophole in the technical regulations, preventing similar designs from becoming increasingly extreme.

    Red Bull has also adopted the upside-down wing, while McLaren has tested its own version. McLaren began work on the project after seeing Ferrari’s design during testing, whereas Red Bull independently pursued a different concept.

    “We were disappointed not to pick that up as quickly as Ferrari did and then Red Bull,” said McLaren technical director Neil Houldey. “As soon as we saw it, we realised there was an opportunity there.”

    Speaking exclusively to Motorsport.com, Vasseur said Ferrari’s aerodynamicists and designers had received a boost from leading the development race. He has encouraged the team to embrace innovation and take greater risks.

    Asked whether rivals copying Ferrari’s exhaust wing and rear wing represented a compliment to Maranello, Vasseur replied: “I’m not there to have compliments. I’m there because I want to win. The best compliment for me is to go on the podium.

    “But yes, it’s true that for the guys in the team, to see Red Bull coming with the wing, and I think probably Red Bull started before seeing our wings, but the others starting to copy [it], or even the device on the exhaust, for the guys in the team who had the idea it’s a good reward.”

    Ferrari’s SF-26 emerges as a leading F1 chassis

    Despite Ferrari’s well-documented power unit weakness, the SF-26 can arguably be regarded as the strongest chassis in Formula 1. After a series of upgrades, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have both won a grand prix, at Silverstone and Barcelona respectively, while Ferrari sits second in the championship standings.

    The SF-26 was the first Ferrari designed under technical director Loic Serra. He was signed in 2023 but joined the team from Mercedes only at the end of 2024 after an extended gardening leave period.

    Vasseur said Serra’s delayed arrival and the time required to develop the 2026 car illustrated why it takes so long to transform an F1 team.

    “The frustration that you can have sometimes in F1 is that on the technical side the process is mega long, because you have a lot of inertia,” he explained.

    “For example, we started to discuss [with Loic] mid ’23 and he joined the team at the end of 2024. Then he’s focused on the car of ’26, and he’s still recruiting people to help him. It means that this process is about years, when on the other hand we want to get results next week.

    “I’m very, very pleased with the choices that we made, with the set-up that we have, and the collaboration that we have in the team. The team is strong. The collaboration is mega strong.”

  • How Ferrari Can “push until the end” With F1 2026 Upgrades

    How Ferrari Can “push until the end” With F1 2026 Upgrades

    Ferrari will continue developing its 2026 Formula 1 car until the end of the season, team principal Fred Vasseur has confirmed, dismissing suggestions that cost-cap restrictions could force the team to reduce its upgrade rate.

    The team has introduced a steady stream of incremental updates for its SF-26, helping Ferrari remain second in the constructors’ championship and enabling both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to win a grand prix this season.

    Ferrari’s development programme will continue at its home race in Monza this weekend. The team is expected to bring smaller aerodynamic improvements, along with its second engine update following the latest ADUO ranking.

    Ferrari maintains its 2026 F1 upgrade plan

    The performance gap between teams has narrowed significantly, particularly at circuits where the 2026 power units have less influence. Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari were separated by just one tenth of a second in sprint qualifying at Zandvoort, while three tenths has regularly been the difference between pole position and the third row of the grid.

    Teams that can continue adding performance late in the season therefore retain an opportunity to make substantial progress in the championship. However, they must balance wind-tunnel development with cost-cap restrictions and the resources needed for the 2027 car project.

    Speaking exclusively to Motorsport.com, Ferrari chief Vasseur said the Scuderia had no concerns about the cost cap and would continue its aggressive development programme.

    “The strategy is that we will continue to push until the end,” Vasseur said. “We have a plan. We have no issue with the cost cap, we are following the plan and will continue like this.

    “It’s true that you have different strategies. You have McLaren coming each three or four races with a big package on the car, and we are more trying to bring upgrades each race but much smaller. But at the end, in terms of cost, it’s the same.

    “What is challenging, probably, is that we are still developing with 11 races to go, and I think a crash like Max [Verstappen] in Zandvoort is huge in terms of cost cap [for Red Bull]. It’s difficult to anticipate the number of crashes that you could have until the end of the season.”

    Ferrari explains its frequent smaller upgrades

    Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull have all introduced significant updates this season, while Mercedes has fallen behind in development. Mercedes’ next major package is scheduled for October’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with rival teams having closed the gap in recent weeks and months.

    Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said the team “hasn’t got the money to put developments on the car” beyond its current plans. However, he also suggested Ferrari and other rivals could eventually have to slow their development after bringing so many new parts to the track.

    Vasseur declined to assess Mercedes’ strategy without a full understanding of its approach. He did, however, explain how Ferrari has efficiently delivered such a high number of upgrades.

    “I don’t want to speak about Mercedes because I don’t understand, but with McLaren it’s a bit linked to how you develop in the wind tunnel and the capacity of production,” the Frenchman said. “We found our best approach by almost bringing upgrades each race. One week it’s mechanical, one week it’s aero, and we are continuing like this. It’s fitting with our capacity of production, with our wind tunnel capacity, and it’s going well.

    “Now, if McLaren want to do things differently, it’s because they have good reasons to do it. The set-up of the teams is different; the configuration is different. But at the end of the day, over a season we are almost following each other in terms of development.”

  • Ferrari Unveils Michael Schumacher-Inspired F1 Livery for Italian Grand Prix

    Ferrari Unveils Michael Schumacher-Inspired F1 Livery for Italian Grand Prix

    Ferrari will run a special Michael Schumacher tribute livery at its home Formula 1 race in Monza, marking the 30th anniversary of the German driver’s first season with the team.

    The Ferrari SF-26 driven by Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will feature an even redder appearance, with the white section removed from the engine cover. Both drivers’ number decals will use a retro font, while Schumacher’s signature will appear between the numbers and title sponsor HP’s logo.

    The car will also feature gold detailing on the BBS wheel rims and Schumacher’s trademark white stars on its nose. Hamilton, Leclerc and Ferrari’s entire trackside team will wear specially designed clothing for the occasion.

    Ferrari to display Schumacher’s iconic cars at Monza

    The tribute livery draws inspiration from the F310 that Schumacher first raced for Ferrari in 1996. That car will be displayed throughout the Monza weekend alongside his final Ferrari, the 248 F1 from 2006, and the F2002, which became Schumacher’s and Ferrari’s most dominant car.

    Schumacher’s former team-mate Rubens Barrichello and close friend Sebastian Vettel, who also drove for Ferrari, will drive the F2002 around Monza on Saturday and Sunday for a lap of honour celebrating his legacy.

    “Michael’s time at Ferrari was about much more than just wins and titles: his relentless pursuit of perfection, attention to detail, discipline and ability to be a true team player helped create a culture that became one of the defining characteristics of the Scuderia,” the team stated.

    “Thirty years later, that culture remains part of the way Ferrari approaches competition today. Monza is therefore the ideal place to celebrate this legacy, not just by looking back at what was achieved, but by recognising values that remain part of Ferrari today.”

    Schumacher is Ferrari’s most experienced driver, having started 179 races for the team between 1996 and 2006. The 57-year-old German is also Ferrari’s most decorated driver, winning five of his seven world championships with the Maranello-based team between 2000 and 2004.

    During Ferrari’s highly successful era under Jean Todt and Ross Brawn, Schumacher recorded 72 wins and 58 pole positions for the team.

    Source: www.motorsport.com

  • Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx: A Friendship That Has Endured for Nearly 60 Years

    Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx: A Friendship That Has Endured for Nearly 60 Years

    Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx built two of the most distinguished careers in motorsport history, achieving success across Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, endurance racing and rally raid. Yet their enduring friendship may be just as remarkable as their racing records.

    When the two legends joined Motorsport.com for a special double interview, the video call felt like a reunion between old friends. Andretti and Ickx first met at the 1968 Mexican Grand Prix and later became team-mates at Ferrari in both Formula 1 and the World SportsCar Championship. Nearly six decades later, their admiration and affection remain as strong as ever.

    “You have to explain to me how you stay in such good condition, because you look good,” Ickx said of Andretti.

    “I understand, yesterday you won [IndyCar’s Freedom 250] and you finished on the podium. You have many reasons to smile. We hope at Genesis to be like you.

    “You are amazing, my dear Mario. It brings me some emotions to think that what we did more than almost 60 years ago – yes, almost 60 years ago.

    “You are the most famous driver – the celebrated, the iconic Mario Andretti. I had the fortune to share with you, it was yesterday, I believe, 1972, in a Ferrari 312 PB. So thank you very much.”

    Clearly touched by Ickx’s praise, Andretti replied:

    “No, thank you. You were the best.”

    Endurance racing brought Andretti and Ickx together

    Jacky Ickx, Mario Andretti, Ferrari 312 PB
    Photo by: Rainer Schlegelmilch / Getty Images

    The mutual respect between Andretti and Ickx helps explain why they became such a formidable partnership. They first shared a garage in 1971, when Ferrari paired them across a dual programme in Formula 1 and sportscar racing.

    Reliability limited Ferrari’s results in F1, but both drivers claimed a victory. Andretti, who was not competing full-time, drove Ferrari’s 312B to victory on his debut outing for Enzo’s team.

    Their partnership flourished in sportscar racing. Their similar physical dimensions simplified the work for Ferrari’s designers, while their trust and understanding made them exceptionally effective as team-mates. Ickx even allowed Andretti to qualify the car according to the American driver’s preference.

    Ferrari dominated the 1972 season, with Andretti and Ickx winning four of the 11 races they contested together. Their victories came at Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen and Brands Hatch. Ferrari skipped Le Mans after deciding that its Formula 1-derived engine was not suitable for a 24-hour race; with the Daytona event reduced to six hours that year, Andretti and Ickx would otherwise have been among the leading contenders at La Sarthe.

    Andretti said sharing a car in endurance racing brought the pair closer and laid the foundation for a friendship that has endured ever since.

    “Long-distance racing taught me a lot,” he said. “You’re sharing the moment with someone else to do the same thing.

    “There’s no bigger pleasure when you’re in victory lane together with your partner. The ones that have accomplished the same thing for you – and with you.

    “We all depend on each other to minimise the mistakes – and make no mistakes – to be able to bring it home.

    “You’re sharing your victory in a different way when you’re driving in long-distance races. We’re both in the same seat during the race at one time or another and we’re both experiencing exactly the same thing. That’s something that brings you together.

    “Jacky, specifically, from the long-distance racing factor, I did most of my long-distance races with him. That’s why I said he’s my best buddy, my best team-mate.”

    Andretti and Ickx remain connected by motorsport

    Following his Ferrari career, Ickx became one of the most successful sportscar drivers ever. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times, along with the Spa 24 Hours and Bathurst 1000, before moving into rally raid and winning the Dakar Rally on his third attempt.

    Andretti also achieved nearly every major goal he set for himself. His victories included the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500, while he also won the Formula 1 and IndyCar championships.

    Although both drivers have retired from active competition, their passion for motorsport remains undiminished in their 80s. Andretti, patriarch of one of America’s biggest racing dynasties, works as a director for Cadillac’s new F1 team. Ickx is a brand ambassador for Genesis Magma Racing and recently drove the GMR-001 at Paul Ricard.

    Their lives are now divided by geography, with Andretti based in Pennsylvania and Ickx spending much of his time in Africa. That distance has done little to weaken their relationship. They continue to follow each other’s careers and want to see the other succeed.

    “I’ll be watching with interest,” said Andretti. “I wish you guys all the very best. Whatever your endeavours are, maintain your objectives and always go for the sky.”

    “I wish you to enjoy life in your projects,” Ickx adds. “We are in very good company. We are lucky to still be active, to be in good health.

    “We are very lucky, Mario. I keep in mind these days the years we have shared together, where we have shared long-distance racing.

    “Of course, I follow you in your championships, F1, IndyCar, NASCAR, Midget.”

    Mario Andretti, Jacky Ickx, Ferrari 312 PB
    Photo by: David Phipps / Sutton Images via Getty Images

    As the interview ended, Andretti and Ickx said goodbye. They could have spent the hour revisiting their greatest victories, but the conversation repeatedly returned to the time they shared both on and off the track.

    “You have been a real friend and such a talented driver,” concludes Ickx. “I was tempted to say I love you, but you’re not supposed to say that.

    “Mario, stay safe, please,” he adds. “Stay safe. And thank you very much for your friendship.”

  • Lewis Hamilton Reveals Ferrari F40 Restoration Project After Selling His Entire Car Collection

    Lewis Hamilton Reveals Ferrari F40 Restoration Project After Selling His Entire Car Collection

    Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has acquired a rare Ferrari F40, fulfilling a lifelong dream. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion shared the news alongside photos of the classic supercar undergoing what appears to be an engine-out restoration.

    “My very own F40. This is the car of my dreams and has been for as long as I can remember,” Hamilton wrote. “As a kid I dreamt of having one. When I joined Ferrari last year I made sure to have one with me on my first day at Maranello. That’s how much it means to me.

    “These cars are works of art and incredibly rare, so when I found this one, covered in dust after being sat in a garage for over thirty years, I knew I had to bring her home.

    “First to Maranello, where the master engineers and mechanics at the factory worked for weeks to bring her back to life. Massive thank you to everyone who had a hand in this project. This has truly been a dream come true.”

    The Ferrari driver also hinted that he could share a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration process, potentially through his YouTube channel.

    “I can’t wait to share more with you all. Stay tuned…” he teased.

    Hamilton’s post, shared on Monday 31 August, had already received more than 278,000 likes.

    Hamilton had been searching for a Ferrari F40

    The 41-year-old driver confirmed in 2025 that he had sold his entire car collection, although he said at the time that he was still hoping to acquire a Ferrari F40.

    Speaking ahead of the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton confirmed that he had parted ways with his impressive collection. It was understood to have included a Pagani Zonda 760 LH, a Mercedes-AMG Project One, a Ferrari LaFerrari and a 1966 Shelby Cobra 427, among other cars.

    “I don’t have any cars anymore,” he said at the time. “I don’t have any cars, so I got rid of all my cars. I’m more into art nowadays. If I was going to get a car, it would be the F40. But that’s a nice piece of art.”

  • Guenther Steiner: Lewis Hamilton Can Win an Eighth F1 Title If Ferrari Makes One Key Call

    Guenther Steiner: Lewis Hamilton Can Win an Eighth F1 Title If Ferrari Makes One Key Call

    Guenther Steiner believes Lewis Hamilton has a small but genuine chance of winning a record eighth Formula 1 world championship in 2026. However, the former Haas team principal says Ferrari must fully back Hamilton if the Briton is to overcome championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

    Ferrari may need to prioritise Hamilton

    Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner suggested Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur may soon have to introduce clear team orders in Hamilton’s favour over team-mate Charles Leclerc.

    Hamilton has generally had the upper hand over Leclerc this season, making him Ferrari’s most likely challenger to Mercedes driver Antonelli in the title fight.

    “There need to be two things for Lewis to win the championship, the eighth one, and I think that would be a great moment for the sport, somebody winning eight championships. Kimi needs to make some mistakes. If Kimi stays clean, it will be very difficult to do, but Kimi is young and Mercedes has trouble with the car sometimes, mechanical issues.

    “At some stage, Ferrari needs to put everything behind Lewis if they are serious about winning it because he’s in front of Charles, so he should get the support,” Steiner explained.

    Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari. Photo by: Mark Sutton / Formula 1 via Getty Images

    Steiner believes Vasseur will recognise that Ferrari cannot afford to divide its efforts between Hamilton and Leclerc if it wants to challenge Mercedes.

    “I think Fred will be doing that and saying, ‘Hey guys, we need to put our money on one of the guys and not try to have papaya rules here.’ They need the help of Kimi and Mercedes as well. Otherwise, it will be very difficult.”

    Asked whether Hamilton can win his eighth world title this season, Steiner said the possibility remains, but the outcome could depend heavily on Antonelli and Mercedes’ performance during the second half of the campaign.

    “I think there is a small chance that it can happen, yes. For me, the biggest thing is how much Kimi and Mercedes will be struggling in the second half of the season.”

    Antonelli currently leads team-mate George Russell and Hamilton by 59 points, with Russell and Hamilton level on points.

  • 7 Memorable Italian Grand Prix Moments at Monza, From Michael Schumacher’s Record to Charles Leclerc’s Victory

    7 Memorable Italian Grand Prix Moments at Monza, From Michael Schumacher’s Record to Charles Leclerc’s Victory

    The Italian Grand Prix is just days away, and Monza is preparing to welcome Formula 1 teams, drivers and fans in typically passionate Italian style. From emotional celebrations to the Tifosi turning out in force, the fastest circuit on the F1 calendar has consistently delivered memorable moments both on and off the track.

    Monza has featured on the Formula 1 calendar since the championship began and has hosted every Italian Grand Prix except one since 1950. These are some of the most unforgettable moments from the Temple of Speed in recent racing history.

    Charles Leclerc Delights the Tifosi

    Few achievements in Formula 1 are more special than winning for Ferrari at its home race in Monza. Charles Leclerc experienced that feeling in 2019, when he claimed victory at the Italian Grand Prix for his second career win and his first at Monza.

    “There were people as far as I could see,” he said afterwards. “It was packed. I was trying to find my mum. She was in a grandstand… I was trying to find her but there were way too many people.”

    Michael Schumacher Equals Ayrton Senna’s Victory Tally

    Michael Schumacher remains Ferrari’s most successful race winner, but one of his most emotional victories came at the 2000 Italian Grand Prix.

    After missing the previous year’s race, the German driver returned to Monza in strong form and won in front of the Tifosi. It was the 41st victory of his Formula 1 career, bringing him level with Ayrton Senna’s total. The achievement prompted an emotional reaction from Schumacher during the post-race press conference.

    Ferrari Celebrates 90 Years

    Ferrari chose the weekend of the 2019 Italian Grand Prix to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The team took over Milan’s Piazza Duomo for a special “90 years of emotions” event, bringing together Charles Leclerc, Sebastian Vettel, former drivers and members of Ferrari’s past and present management.

    The celebration highlighted the Maranello team’s storied history in front of a sea of red jerseys and caps, with the iconic Duomo di Milano providing the backdrop.

  • Ferrari “can’t leave more points on the table” with Race Execution

    Ferrari “can’t leave more points on the table” with Race Execution

    Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has urged the team to improve its Formula 1 race weekend execution as the performance gap between the leading 2026 teams continues to narrow.

    After dedicating much of 2025 to preparing for the new regulations, Ferrari has produced a competitive SF-26 and continued to introduce upgrades aimed at giving Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc a chance to win a grand prix. The team currently sits second in the constructors’ championship.

    However, Ferrari failed to convert its pace into podium finishes at the last two races in Hungary and the Netherlands, despite having a car capable of challenging for the top three.

    Ferrari missed opportunities in Hungary and the Netherlands

    Ferrari appeared strong during practice at the twisty Hungaroring, a circuit expected to suit the team’s strengths, and Hamilton narrowly missed pole position. A poor start, a speeding penalty and slow pit stops subsequently prevented both drivers from finishing on the podium.

    At Zandvoort, Ferrari believed it lost performance during qualifying after its tyres fell outside the ideal operating window. The team also missed further opportunities during the race to secure a podium on a circuit that suited the SF-26 and helped mask weaknesses in Ferrari’s power unit.

    Photo by: Eric Le Galliot

    Speaking exclusively to Motorsport.com, Vasseur acknowledged that Ferrari cannot afford to leave points on the table if it is to close the gap to Mercedes and hold off a resurgent McLaren. He also stressed that the team has made significant progress in recent seasons.

    “Honestly, I think we made a huge step in terms of execution over the last two or three years. In terms of strategy, pitstops, we are doing well,” Vasseur said. “We missed opportunities mainly over the last two weekends, but I’m not sure that we missed more opportunities than McLaren or Mercedes from the beginning of the season.

    “But if you want to be the champion, you can’t leave points on the table. We have to score the maximum number of points that we can.”

    Ferrari focuses on execution as performance gaps shrink

    Ferrari has introduced an impressive number of upgrades in recent weeks and months. Further aerodynamic components and an upgraded engine are expected for the team’s home race at Monza this weekend.

    With the field continuing to converge in outright performance, Vasseur believes that maximising the car’s potential during every part of the race weekend is becoming increasingly important.

    “You have two races. You have the development race; race after race, you are bringing parts to improve the potential. But then you have also to be at the limit of your potential,” he pointed out. “Sometimes you are doing well, sometimes not.

    “It’s challenging this season because everything is new. Regulations, energy, tyres are different compared to last year, so it means that we have many more new questions on the table than we had last year, and it’s why we are all making more mistakes. But my job is also to minimise this number of mistakes. It doesn’t matter what the others are doing, but we have to minimise this.”

    Photo by: Sam Bagnall / Sutton Images via Getty Images

    Power unit performance remains crucial in Formula 1

    Although teams have developed a better understanding of the complex 2026 power units and the regulations governing their operation, energy deployment can still have a major impact on performance.

    “The power unit is the key. From one lap to the other you can still have a swing of performance,” the Frenchman cautioned. “It’s much less than what we had in China or Australia, where we were sometimes losing four, five tenths. Now we are losing one or two. But that’s four positions on the grid in Zandvoort. It means that we need to keep this [focus].

    “I think it’s more linked to the fact that it’s a new area of regulations and a challenging year, but it’s one of the focus areas of the team for sure.”

    Ferrari enters the Italian Grand Prix weekend 87 points behind Mercedes in the constructors’ standings. Hamilton is level on points with George Russell, with both drivers 59 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

    Source: www.motorsport.com

  • F1 Nation: Will Kimi Antonelli or Ferrari Be the Home Heroes at Monza?

    F1 Nation: Will Kimi Antonelli or Ferrari Be the Home Heroes at Monza?

    Lando Norris heads to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in outstanding form after winning the last two Formula 1 races at the Hungaroring and Zandvoort.

    The reigning World Champion now faces a different challenge at Monza’s low-downforce “Temple of Speed” circuit. The key question is whether the track will expose any weaknesses in McLaren’s package—or allow Norris to strengthen his title challenge with a third consecutive victory.

    Italian Grand Prix talking points

    Norris could receive further assistance from championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who will serve a grid penalty at his home race. If Antonelli is to claim his seventh Grand Prix victory of the season, he will therefore need to fight his way through the field.

    Ferrari will also be under pressure in front of its passionate home crowd. The Scuderia has gone two races without a podium for the first time this season, leaving fans to wonder whether the team can rediscover its form and give the Tifosi a race to remember.

    Max Verstappen will be aiming to respond after crashing on the opening lap of his home race last time out. The Monza circuit could offer him an opportunity to bounce back, given that he has won three of the last four Italian Grands Prix.

    Tom Clarkson is joined by former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar winner James Hinchcliffe on this week’s F1 Nation podcast. The panel previews the Italian Grand Prix, reacts to Franco Colapinto extending his Alpine contract through 2027 and recalls the time Jolyon Palmer upset Fernando Alonso at Monza.

    Listen to the latest episode using the audio player above or click here to hear it on your preferred podcast platform.

    Want your question answered by the F1 Nation team on a future episode? Record it as a voice note and email it to F1Nation@F1.com.

    Source: www.formula1.com

  • Giancarlo Fisichella on Winning with Jordan and Renault, His Stunning Spa Performance for Force India, and the Ferrari Call

    Giancarlo Fisichella on Winning with Jordan and Renault, His Stunning Spa Performance for Force India, and the Ferrari Call

    Giancarlo Fisichella competed in 231 Grands Prix over 14 seasons, racing for several iconic Formula 1 teams and securing three victories. In the latest edition of our Lights to Flag series, we spoke to the Italian driver about his long and distinguished career in Formula 1.

    Giancarlo Fisichella’s chance with Minardi

    Fisichella’s father was a passionate Formula 1 fan. When Giancarlo was eight years old, his father took him to a track on the outskirts of their native Rome.

    Source: www.formula1.com