McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl made it clear he wouldn’t support the introduction of success ballast to Formula 1.
2021 Italian Grand Prix articles archive
2021 Italian Grand Prix articles
Live: 2021 Italian Grand Prix first practice
RaceFans Live
Posted onFollow the 2021 Italian Grand Prix first practice session on RaceFans Live.
Perez expects “a bit of a mess” in Friday qualifying
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThis afternoon’s qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix risks becoming a “mess” if drivers get in the way of each other while trying to get a slipstream from a car ahead, Sergio Perez has warned.
Six drivers bring special helmets for Italian Grand Prix
2021 Italian Grand Prix F1 drivers' helmet designs
Posted onThe Ferrari and AlphaTauri drivers plus Antonio Giovinazzi will wear special helmets at this weekends’ race.
Warm and dry weather expected for both races at Monza
2021 Italian Grand Prix weather
Posted onWarm conditions are expected for Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix and the sprint qualifying race on Saturday though fading light may affect Friday qualifying.
Bottas relishing opportunity for “fresh start” at Alfa Romeo
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas is anticipating a “fresh start” at Alfa Romeo next season after his five-year stint alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.
Hamilton predicts Russell will ‘bring the heat’ at Mercedes
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton predicts a strong challenge from George Russell at Mercedes next year but believes the pair can have a harmonious relationship.
Mercedes made it “very clear” Russell and Hamilton will have equal status
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he will be given equal status to Lewis Hamilton when he joins the world champion at Mercedes next year.
‘No plan’ for Verstappen to change engine and take penalty at Monza
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says Red Bull aren’t planning to change his power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, and take a penalty.
Albon has “a lot of talent” and deserves F1 return – Verstappen
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says his former Red Bull team mate Alexander Albon deserves his chance to return to Formula 1 next year.
Mazepin: Schumacher clash showed ‘you should lift when there’s a bollard in front’
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onNikita Mazepin says there will be no change in the rules of engagement between the two Haas drivers following the incident between the pair in the Dutch Grand Prix.
Ferrari faces one of its toughest races of 2021 at home – Leclerc
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc predicted a difficult race for Ferrari in its home event at the high-speed Monza circuit.
Vettel expects confirmation of future plans “very soon”
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onAston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel expects an announcement on his plans for the 2022 F1 season in the near future.
First pictures from the 2021 Italian Grand Prix weekend
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, where Sebastian Vettel did his pre-event track walk with father Norbert..
Will Hamilton retake points lead at ‘Mercedes track’? Italian GP talking points
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWill Lewis Hamilton retake the championship lead from Max Verstappen at a track which is expected to suit Mercedes? Here’s this weekend’s talking points.
Kubica to remain in absent Raikkonen’s seat for Italian Grand Prix
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onRobert Kubica will spend a second race as a substitute for Kimi Raikkonen in this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
2021 Italian Grand Prix TV Times
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s race week and Formula 1’s sprint qualifying is back at Monza. Here’s how to watch the Italian Grand Prix plus IndyCar from Portland and Formula 2.
More F1 venues following Silverstone’s lead in aim for full crowds
2021 F1 season
Posted onAs Silverstone seeks full attendance at the British Grand Prix, race promoters in Hungary, the Netherlands, Italy, Russia, USA and Brazil have the same aim.
F1 poised to confirm ‘Sprint Qualifying’ races as teams agree financial terms
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s plan for three points-scoring ‘Sprint Qualifying’ races is expected to go ahead, starting at the British Grand Prix, after the teams agreed financial terms.
F1 announces revised starting times for 22 rounds of 2021 season
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has confirmed details of the starting times for all bar one of the rounds on its 23-race calendar, having restored on-the-hour starts for 2021.