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01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

A tough Season for Oscar:

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01/09/2026

🚨| Ferrari Raises Concerns Over F1 Season's Uncertain Conclusion:

— Fred Vasseur, Ferrari's team principal, expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding the final races of the F1 season due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Speaking to media, Vasseur emphasized the financial implications:

“Cost cap could be a trickier point because the cost of going to Abu Dhabi and Qatar to do two races is huge.”

“If we don't go there, perhaps you can spend elsewhere, in development or whatever. It's true for us, but it's true for everybody. At some stage we will have to take a decision.”

“For everybody, for logistics reasons, collectively we will have to decide by September because we will have to send the kits to the Middle East, and we won't be able to postpone any more on this.”

“It will probably be enough to manage the last six or seven races after September.”

— F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has indicated that a decision on the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will not be made until mid-September, with a possibility of delay until October. If canceled, the season may conclude in Europe, potentially at Imola, rather than Las Vegas.

— The uncertainty affects teams' financial planning under the cost cap, as they need to allocate resources for the potential Middle East races or redirect them if the races are canceled.

— The next event for Ferrari is the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 6.

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VIA: [RacingNews365]

01/09/2026

🚨| Carlos Sainz Acknowledges Concerns Before Renewing Williams Contract:

— Carlos Sainz expressed his apprehension about renewing his contract with Williams, driven by a desire to avoid repeating the team's current challenging season. Speaking to media, Sainz revealed:

“No, because in a way, I think you guys know me by now. I don't think it's part of my character to jump ships when the situation is also at its worst.”

“I think I told everyone also how committed I am to this project two years ago, how excited I was about it, and the first time there is a bump on the road, a big bump, probably bigger than anyone could have imagined after the podiums of last year.”

“I don't think it's part of me, my way of being, my character to jump ships at the first possible opportunity. So I think, in the back of my head, I always wanted to renew, but I was obviously worried, concerned that we need to make sure this doesn't happen again.”

“And I obviously had to go back to everyone and understand where we are, where we're planning to go, and how this has affected our plans.”

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VIA: [RacingNews365]

01/09/2026

🚨| Norris' Contract Extension with McLaren Receives Strong Support:

— Lando Norris has solidified his future with McLaren by signing a contract extension that will keep him with the team until at least 2030. This decision comes after securing a drivers' Championship in 2025 and consecutive constructors' titles in 2024 and 2025.

— A significant majority of F1 fans support Norris' decision to remain with McLaren, with 89.94% believing it is the best place for him to continue winning world championships. Only 10.06% think he should have considered moving to another team.

— Despite interest from rival teams, Norris described his choice to stay with McLaren as one of the easiest decisions he has made in his Formula 1 career. His commitment reflects confidence in the team's ability to maintain its competitive edge.

— Norris has been with McLaren since his debut in 2019, and his continued presence is expected to bolster the team's performance and stability. The partnership has already proven successful, and fans are optimistic about future achievements.

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VIA: [RacingNews365]

01/09/2026

🚨| Verstappen's Contract Extension Brings Added Advantage to Red Bull:

— Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies highlighted the significance of Max Verstappen's contract extension, emphasizing its potential to attract top engineering and technical talent to the team. Speaking to media, Mekies remarked:

“It’s massively important. You know the good guys, and at the end of the day, you are only interested in the good guys and girls.”

“The good guys, they have the choice and I’m talking about our people, and I’m talking about the people in other teams, they have the choice because they are very, very good at what they do.”

“And as much as Max had to choose which team to commit to, they have the choice to commit left or right, and we are all united by only one thing, we want to win.”

“And when you’re able to say that the fastest driver in the world is with us, it’s a massive stability element. It’s a massive ambition element.”

— Despite a challenging start to the 2026 season, Mekies assured that Red Bull remains focused on reclaiming their position at the front of the grid. He explained:

“Then everybody understands that everything else that you set up is only with that single objective, to win.”

“So it’s a very big element. We must not use that as an excuse. So it’s a very big plus. We need to work on everything else to make sure that we keep developing and attracting all the talents.”

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VIA: [RacingNews365]

01/09/2026

🚨| Oscar Piastri Ready for Unique Challenge at Monza:

— Oscar Piastri is gearing up for a unique challenge at the Italian Grand Prix, as McLaren seeks to determine if their recent strong form will hold at Monza. Speaking to media, Piastri remarked:

“I mean, it's difficult to know because these two circuits are quite similar in characteristics: very short straights, a lot of corners, and generally quite long corners.”

— Piastri acknowledged the distinct nature of Monza compared to previous circuits, emphasizing the uncertainty of their performance. He continued:

“Monza is going to be a completely different beast for a number of reasons, but we'll have to wait and see if this pace translates to other circuits.”

— Discussing his personal challenges with the car, Piastri shared insights into his struggles with pace and handling. He elaborated:

“I think in the races, the rear of the car is very tricky to drive, and even in qualifying, the last few weekends it's been difficult, but [the Dutch GP] weekend in qualifying was much nicer, and I felt much more confident.”

— Despite improvements, Piastri noted inconsistencies in performance throughout the season, expressing his concerns:

“And I think at certain points of the race, I felt a lot better with that, but it is just that the pace hasn't been there.”

— Reflecting on the season's ups and downs, Piastri highlighted the variability in race outcomes:

“It's not the first race this year that that's been the case. Some have been good, some have been very strong, but there have been too many now that have been really a long way off.”

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VIA: [RacingNews365]

01/09/2026

🚨| Russell Must Triumph at Italian GP to Sustain Title Hopes:

— Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer emphasized that George Russell needs a victory at the Italian Grand Prix to maintain his 2026 F1 title aspirations against his Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli. Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, Palmer analyzed the championship scenario after the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

— Palmer noted that Antonelli, despite being a strong contender, will face an engine penalty at his home race, providing Russell a chance to narrow the points gap. Palmer remarked:

“He could win it because the way that he's been driving, I think Mercedes are the sure-fire favourites for Monza still.”

— Reflecting on past performances, Palmer compared Russell's situation to Max's comeback wins, highlighting the competitive edge Russell holds over Antonelli. Palmer observed:

“But when you reference Max's comeback wins, that's largely against Checo, isn't it? Who was a lot further away from Max's pace than George is of Kimi's. And George was better in Zandvoort.”

“I don't think in a clean race Kimi will come from 10th or 11th to beat George if George is anywhere near form from pole position.”

— Palmer also pointed out the complexities of the Monza race, including strategy and reliability issues, which could impact the outcome. He added:

“With strategy differences, safety car involvements, it's going to be tough on components across the board. Power units are going to be singing. Reliability's not going to be easy at Monza.”

— Highlighting the stakes, Palmer concluded that a win for Antonelli at Monza, despite his penalty, would be a significant setback for Russell. Palmer asserted:

“If Kimi wins in Monza with a grid penalty, he is champion. I'll go as far as saying that. It'll be such a crushing blow. He will have won his home race with a load of overtaking, huge aplomb, and it will suck the life out of George to not take points out of him in Monza. George has to win this.”

— Antonelli currently leads the standings with 242 points, while Russell is second with 183 points, tied with Lewis Hamilton.

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01/09/2026

🚨| Kimi Antonelli Discusses Staying Grounded in 2026 F1 Title Race:

— Kimi Antonelli, leading the 2026 Formula 1 championship by 59 points, shared insights on maintaining focus amidst his early success. Speaking to media, Antonelli revealed:

“We watched some of the races on TV while eating dinner. We still talked about F1, but it was in a nice way, just reminding us what we achieved.”

— Despite his achievements, Antonelli emphasized the importance of staying focused and not becoming complacent. He explained:

“You need to be happy about it, but at the same time not get carried away from it and still maintain focus. The job is not done yet. We're only halfway through and there is still so much that needs to happen and so much to be achieved.”

— Antonelli also credited advice from tennis legend Roger Federer for helping him stay relaxed and true to himself. He shared:

“When you understand that you also have to enjoy it as well, it makes the difference, because it helps you to, I feel like at least in my case, drive more relaxed, enjoy the driving more, feel more the car, and then the performance just comes much easier.”

— Reflecting on the importance of maintaining a positive outlook, Antonelli added:

“Instead of when you're chasing it, and you're driving tense, it's a big difference. But of course, trying to be yourself and always focusing on the goal and always also try to see the positive, even in the bad situations. Even when something goes bad, there's always a positive. That can be found, and that can help you to grow.”

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01/09/2026

🚨| Oscar Piastri's Struggles in the 2026 F1 Season:

— Oscar Piastri has faced a challenging year, with his last grand prix victory dating back to August 2025 at Zandvoort. Despite McLaren's resurgence, Piastri has not been able to secure a win this season. Speaking to media, Piastri reflected:

“In general I've been much happier with the car this weekend, which has been good.”

— Piastri's performance has been overshadowed by his teammate Lando Norris, who has secured multiple wins, including at the Hungaroring and Zandvoort. Piastri acknowledged the difficulties he faces with the car's balance:

“We still probably lack a little bit of downforce compared to some of the others, or at least some balance characteristics.”

— The McLaren MCL40's design has posed challenges for Piastri, particularly on low-grip tracks. His driving style has led to rear tyre temperature spikes, affecting his race performance. Piastri noted the impact of tyre degradation:

“Maybe we pay the price a bit more when the tyres get worse, but that's just a guess.”

— Despite recent upgrades, McLaren's struggles with rear axle behavior persist, impacting Piastri's race results. In the Dutch GP, he finished sixth, hindered by a slow pitstop and tyre issues, while Norris claimed victory.

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