Mercedes’ new star Antonelli is Italy’s most promising prospect in years · RaceFans | Motorsport
From over 70 years of the Italian Grand Prix to how ‘Il Canto degli Italiani’ has become a staple of the podium speakers, few nations have as rich a history in Formula 1 as Italy. One of the European powerhouses of motorsport, the roll-call of over 80 names of Italians to have started a grand prix includes some of the…
RaceFans Round-up: Mercedes can reverse Zandvoort dip | Motorsport
In the round-up: George Russell is confident Mercedes will be stronger at Monza following their slump last weekend. In brief Mercedes can reverse Zandvoort dip – Russell Russell believes Mercedes understand why they went from winners before the summer break at Spa-Francorchamps to behind their rivals last weekend in Zandvoort. “Zandvoort was definitely a tough one, but it’s been a…
“That’s what McLaren did for me” · RaceFans | Motorsport
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes are doing the right thing by giving Andrea Kimi Antonelli an opportunity to show what he can do as a Formula 1 driver. The pair will drive together in the first practice session at Monza tomorrow as Antonelli makes his debut in an official F1 grand prix weekend. Just five days after his 18th birthday, Antonelli…
Italian GP: Max Verstappen says fourth F1 title ‘won’t change my life’ | Motorsport
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 29, 2024, 01:31 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s dominance has been diminished by Lando Norris and McLaren. Mark Thompson/Getty Images MONZA, Italy — Max Verstappen is targeting a fourth world title this year, but said the outcome of the championship — win or lose…
F1 pictures: 2024 Italian Grand Prix build-up | Motorsport
Pictures from the build-up to the 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where Andrea Kimi Antonelli is preparing for his first appearance in an official Formula 1 session. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Lando Norris, McLaren, Monza, 2024 Rettifilo, Monza, 2024 Parabolica, Monza, 2024 Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Monza, 2024 Frederic Vasseur, Ferrari, Monza, 2024 Franco Colapinto,…
Everything you need to know about the Italian Grand Prix: Times, previews, predictions. | Motorsport
Aug 28, 2024, 12:36 PM ET Formula One enters Monza with nine races left, and the on-track battle between McLaren and Red Bull keeps getting closer. Lando Norris stunned Max Verstappen with his second career victory last weekend at Zandvoort, and Red Bull look to be on the back-foot. Ferrari also made a step forward with Charles Leclerc finishing on…
F1 Safety Car crashes in practice run before Italian Grand Prix · RaceFans | Motorsport
The first crash at the Italian Grand Prix occurred on the day before track action was due to begin. The official F1 Safety Car, driven by Bernd Maylander, spun into the barrier at Alboreto, the corner formerly known as Parabolica, during the high-speed track test at the Monza circuit on Thursday. The occupants were able to climb out of the…
Sargeant leaves F1 31-0 down against Albon in qualifying · RaceFans | Motorsport
The unkind verdict on Logan Sargeant’s year-and-a-half in Formula 1 was that he performed so poorly his team replaced him twice in less than a month. First, at the end of July, when Williams announced Carlos Sainz Jnr would join then in 2025. Then again, after his disastrous showing in the Dutch Grand Prix, which prompted his immediate ejection in…
How to watch 2024 F1 Italian Grand Prix on ESPN | Motorsport
Aug 28, 2024, 03:52 PM ET Don’t look now, but here comes Lando Norris. With a comfortable 22-second win last week in the Dutch Grand Prix, Norris cut Max Verstappen‘s lead in the 2024 Formula One drivers’ championship standings from 78 points to 70 with nine races to go. Norris looks to continue to chip away and catch the three-time…
McLaren’s Dutch GP upgrade “nowhere near” as significant as Miami package · RaceFans | Motorsport
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella downplayed the significance of the upgrade package the team introduced at the last race. He said the team’s latest revisions to its MCL38 were not as significant as those it brought to the Miami Grand Prix, which were credited with turning its season around. As championship leaders Red Bull ran into difficulties developing their car,…
Only one F1 driver is making worse starts than Norris in 2024 · RaceFans | Motorsport
Lando Norris had to wait 110 races for his first Formula 1 win, but his second came just nine rounds later. What’s more, this was an emphatic triumph, in which he also set the pole position and fastest lap. He is the 48th driver in F1 history to achieve this hat-trick and sixth driver on the grid today, joining Lewis…
McLaren confirms Barnard alongside Bird for Formula E Season 11
McLaren has confirmed that Taylor Barnard will graduate to its Formula E team following the departure of Jake Hughes. Barnard, who has been racing in Formula 2 this year – where he won the Monaco sprint race – alongside his commitments as NEOM McLaren’s reserve and development driver. The 20-year-old deputized for Sam Bird at three races last season after…
Like Sargeant before him, Colapinto’s bid for an F1 superlicence was a close call · RaceFans | Motorsport
Logan Sargeant, who has lost his Formula 1 drive halfway through his second season, only narrowly qualified for the FIA superlicence which allowed him to compete in the series to begin with. In selecting Franco Colapinto as his replacement, Williams have opted for another driver who only narrowly cleared the threshold to claim a place on the F1 grid. When…
Barnard joins Bird at McLaren for 2024/25 Formula E season
The McLaren Formula E team has confirmed that Taylor Barnard will partner Sam Bird at the team for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Barnard, an Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year finalist in 2023, takes the place of Jake Hughes, who was confirmed at Maserati MSG earlier this month. The Briton became the youngest driver to compete in…
McLaren confirms F2 rookie Barnard for 2024–25 Formula E race seat – Feeder Series
McLaren’s Formula E team announced Tuesday afternoon that F2 rookie Taylor Barnard will drive for the team in the 2024–25 season, joining returning driver Sam Bird. By Michael McClure Barnard, currently racing for AIX Racing in Formula 2, sits 20th after 10 rounds of the season, having taken his only win of the campaign in the sprint race at Monaco….
RaceFans Round-up: Sargeant’s exit “brutal” | Motorsport
In the round-up: Alexander Albon gave his support to departing team mate Logan Sargeant after Williams announced his replacement. In brief Sargeant’s exit “brutal” – Albon Williams confirmed yesterday Franco Colapinto will replace Sargeant from this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Albon, who spent a year out of Formula 1 after losing his drive for Red Bull at the end of…
Barnard partners Bird at NEOM McLaren FE for Season 11 – Motorsport Week
The NEOM McLaren squad announced Tuesday the signing of Taylor Barnard to partner Sam Bird for Season 11 of the FIA Formula E World Championship. Barnard, a McLaren Development Driver who currently lies 20th in the FIA Formula 2 standings, has balanced his rookie campaign wit AIX Racing alongside Reserve Driver duties for the NEOM FE arm of the British…
McLaren “have fun stuff coming for Monza” | Motorsport
In the round-up: McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the team have more upgrades coming for this weekend’s race at Monza following their dominant display at Zandvoort. In brief McLaren bringing Monza upgrade – Brown McLaren endured a poor weekend at Monza last year, coming away with a single eighth-place finish for Lando Norris. While some of the upgrades they…
Williams drop Logan Sargeant for Italian Grand Prix | Motorsport
Williams have dropped American racing driver Logan Sargeant for the Italian Grand Prix, handing a debut to academy driver Franco Colapinto in the process. Sargeant’s torrid season hit a new low at the Dutch Grand Prix when he crashed out of practice in a car featuring a lot of upgraded parts. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Sources told ESPN that Williams…
Taylor Barnard secures full-time Formula E seat with McLaren for 2025
8 Photo: McLaren McLaren has announced Taylor Barnard as a full-time member of its Formula E line-up for 2025, after he impressed in several outings this season. The 20-year-old Briton’s primary programme this year has been Formula 2, where he has claimed a win in Monaco as a rookie but scored scarcely since and is currently 20th in the standings….