Alexander Albon will return to the UK on Tuesday, Williams has announced, after he suffered unexpected medical complications following an operation for appendicitis in Italy.
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F2 champion Drugovich joins Aston Martin’s new driver development programme
2022 F1 season
Posted onNewly-crowned Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich has joined Aston Martin as the first member of its new Formula 1 driver development programme.
Verstappen grabs fifth straight win as Ferrari find beating him “impossible” at home
2022 Italian Grand Prix review
Posted onFerrari’s efforts to deny Max Verstappen another win were thwarted by Red Bull’s speed and the controversial decision not to restart the Italian Grand Prix.
“Proud” De Vries keeps debut point score after stewards issue reprimand
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries says his Formula 1 future is “out of my control” despite scoring points on his grand prix debut in Monza.
Should the Italian Grand Prix have finished behind the Safety Car?
Debates and polls
Posted onCharles Leclerc said the failure to restart the Italian Grand Prix was a “joke”. Was it the right decision to end the race behind the Safety Car?
Verstappen beats Leclerc to Monza win as race ends behind Safety Car
2022 Italian Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza ahead of Charles Leclerc as the race ended behind the Safety Car.
Tsunoda vows to avoid “stupid moves” after reaching eight penalty points
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Tsunoda to avoid “stupid moves” • Vips’ future “looking quite difficult” • Bearman needs “miracle” to win F3 title
Leclerc believes he can halt Verstappen’s winning run after unexpected pole position
2022 Italian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onCharles Leclerc has a golden opportunity to boost Ferrari’s morale in Monza after taking pole, but Red Bull’s downforce gamble could prove a wise move.
De Vries pleased with qualifying debut despite accidental brake balance error
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNyck de Vries says he had a “decent” first qualifying session in Formula 1, reaching Q2 after an unexpected call-up to replace Alexander Albon.
Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole at Monza, Russell takes second after penalties
2022 Italian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onCharles Leclerc secured pole position for the Italian Grand Prix by beating Max Verstappen by a tenth of a second at Monza.
Verstappen leads Leclerc by three tenths in final Italian GP practice
2022 Italian Grand Prix third practice
Posted onMax Verstappen was the fastest driver in final practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, over three tenths quicker than Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari.
First laps after illness ‘like a slap in the face’ – Gasly
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Gasly’s first laps after illness ‘like a slap in the face’ • De Vries “privileged” to drive three 2022 cars • Drugovich hit by grid penalty
Ferrari boosted by Friday showing but Verstappen’s race pace will cause concern
2022 Italian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onFerrari have the best chance of pole position at Monza, but Max Verstappen’s long run pace should make the home favourites nervous.
Tsunoda given another grid penalty for failing to slow for yellow flags
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onYuki Tsunoda has been handed a three place grid penalty by the Italian Grand Prix stewards for failing to slow down under yellow flags during practice.
Sainz quickest for Ferrari ahead of Verstappen in second Monza practice
2022 Italian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr ended Friday as the quickest driver ahead of Max Verstappen in the second practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
F1 teams carry tributes to Queen Elizabeth II on cars at Monza
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 teams are carrying tributes to Queen Elizabeth II following the late British monarch’s death yesterday at the age of 96.
Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two as practice begins at Monza
2022 Italian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onThe two Ferraris led the opening practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza ahead of the Mercedes pair.
F1 drivers pleased to see fewer ‘sausage’ kerbs at Monza
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen and Lando Norris are pleased to see some sausage kerbs removed from the Monza circuit ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
Russell intrigued by “unique” racing line resurfacing at Monza
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Racing line resurfacing at Monza intrigues Russell • Albon doubts Spa defence will work in Monza • Gill departs Mahindra FE team
Stormy start to Italian GP weekend possible but dry race expected
2022 Italian Grand Prix weather
Posted onA dry qualifying and race day is expected at Monza this weekend, but stormy weather for Friday’s practice sessions could cause problems for drivers.