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Oscar Piastri’s slump is getting harder to ignore. He’s scored just 34 points in the last 5 GPs, only 8 more than Isack Hadjar’s 26. The crazy part? Hadjar MISSED the last two races.

Colapinto became the first Argentine driver to score points at Monza since Carlos Reutemann in 1981. 45 years later, Argentina has another name in the history books. The legacy lives on.

The Raikkonen name is back with Red Bull. 11-year-old Robin “Ace” Raikkonen, son of 2007 F1 champion Kimi, joins the Red Bull Junior Team in 2027. “We are all thrilled and excited,” Kimi said, as Red Bull calls Robin one of the “most promising young drivers” of his generation.

Kimi Antonelli is rising FAST. The 19-year-old now has 7 career wins, tying George Russell and sitting just 2 behind Charles Leclerc’s 9. He only got his maiden win in China this March. At this pace, 9 might just be the beginning.

Sebastian Vettel on the possibility of Kimi becoming the youngest World Champion: “I would be very happy for him. He’s having an incredible year. There’s an old saying that records are made to be broken.” (via Everything Formula)

19 red flags during F3 testing have raised serious concerns about the MadRing. Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “It’s an adventure, we’re keeping a close eye on it because the homologation has been complicated, but the feedback is good.” 19 red flags is hard to ignore.

Ferrari’s new ADUO engine is already making noise at Haas. Only Ollie Bearman is running it, and he delivered P8 in 1:23.370. Esteban Ocon, on the older setup, was P18, 1.036s slower. Ferrari may have found something special.

Isack Hadjar isn’t even racing this weekend, yet somehow he has a podium. Pierre Gasly lost his podium after a pit lane speeding penalty dropped him out of the top three, promoting Hadjar without him turning a wheel. F1 is unbelievable.

Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP was a three month nightmare. He finished P3, lost the podium to a speeding penalty, got it back after F1 admitted an error, then lost it AGAIN after an appeal. What a drama.

Pierre Gasly has gone from losing his Monaco podium to dropping back below 500 career points, now sitting at 493. But the wildest part? He could become the first driver ever to reach the 500 point milestone twice.

Zandvoort has changed, the grid has changed, but Fernando Alonso has remained consistent. He is the ONLY driver on the current grid to score points at every Dutch GP since its return. Six races. Six points finishes.

Lando Norris is helping build the future of F1. He’s launched LN4 Fusion, a new team and driver development programme helping young talent climb the ladder. It will compete in F3, Italian F4 and Formula Regional next season, with F2 firmly in its sights.

The F1 contract extension curse is getting scary. Leclerc and Verstappen crashed after extending, while Sainz and Albon crashed into each other after theirs. Now Lando Norris and Franco Colapinto have extended their contracts before Monza… We know what happens next.

Jenson Button with HUGE praise for Fernando Alonso. “Fighting Fernando was very similar to fighting Schumacher.” “When he leaves, he’ll be remembered as one of the greatest in history.” Button wrote these words in his Jenson’s Journal column for Aston Martin.

Red Bull are playing it safe heading into Monza. According to Erik Van Haren, Isack Hadjar will sit out the Italian GP as Red Bull avoid unnecessary risks. Liam Lawson will drive for Red Bull again, while Yuki Tsunoda returns to VCARB.

Lewis Hamilton and LeBron James are still competing at the highest level at 41. Two GOATs. Two sports. One legendary era. We’ve watched them define greatness for years. Appreciate them while they’re still here. Because this era won’t last forever.

Sebastian Vettel is honoring an F1 legend. Before this weekend’s Italian GP, Vettel will complete a lap in honor of Michael Schumacher at Monza, driving his iconic Ferrari F2002 where Schumacher created some of his most unforgettable memories.

Alex Palou has officially secured his fifth IndyCar championship, completing an incredible four peat at the Milwaukee Mile. He finished P10 in a rain delayed race, but it was enough to clinch another title. Four straight. Five championships. Palou is building a dynasty.

Lando Norris is a champion for a reason. He’s responsible for all of McLaren’s last 4 victories, delivering when the pressure is highest and keeping the papaya at the front. Norris keeps proving why he belongs at the top.

Liam Lawson leads all Red Bull controlled drivers in point finishes this season. The New Zealander has scored in 9 races, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar with 8 each, while Arvid Lindblad has 7. Lawson’s consistency is standing out in 2026.