September 1, 2026
McLaren’s recent wins were not just about recovery. The sources say its summer-break updates restored lost load and then added a genuine step forward, suggesting a more durable gain than a one-race spike.
Monza carries different stakes for the front-runners: Norris needs McLaren to stay sharp, Russell needs a win to keep his title hopes alive, and Ferrari is reshaping its Monza package for a result at home.
The F1 silly season has gone unusually still. The Race says contracts and team planning have locked up the usual flow of moves, leaving only a few unresolved decisions that could reopen the market.
Haas has completed its latest TPC run with Ryo Hirakawa, Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara, and reporting says attention on its 2027 driver line-up is increasing. The test adds to Haas’s longer-term planning picture.
Lewis Hamilton has revealed a Ferrari F40 he has long dreamed of owning, with photos showing it in what appears to be an engine-out restoration after he sold his entire car collection.
