Explained: The new mode names for active aero and energy boost for F1 2026
The FIA defined clear new terminology for 2026 F1 as radical aero and power changes reshape the series
This week in motor sport, featuring a hat-trick win for Hill in his birthday week, and Mansell retires twice in one day.
Jackie Stewart leads Jim Clark at Monza in 1965
1948: Jean-Louis Schlesser is born. In profile
1965: ‘That apprentice from Scotland’ wins the Italian Grand Prix, his first GP victory. Report
1993: A hat-trick win for Damon Hill, at Monza. Report
1992: Ayrton Senna wins the Italian Grand Prix, Nigel Mansell retires (twice in one day). Report
Quiet day in the world of motor sport…
1888: Antonio Ascari is born. In profile
2007: Colin McRae dies in a helicopter crash. His 1994 RAC Rally win
1910: Karl Kling, Mercedes man and Alfred Neubauer successor, is born. In profile
1962: Graham Hill drives ‘an immaculate and regular race’ to win at Monza. Report
Stirling Moss, Lotus 18, on the way to his finest victory – Monaco,1961.
1929: Stirling Moss is born. In profile
1960: 1996 Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill is born. In profile
1951: Marc Surer is born. In profile
The Marc Surer and David Hobbs-shared BMW M1, 1981 Watkins Glen 6 Hours
The FIA defined clear new terminology for 2026 F1 as radical aero and power changes reshape the series
Formula 1's two-year return to Portimao may be less a long-term endorsement than a holding pattern, as the championship keeps calendar space open for future street races
Two Australian F1 drivers who came to Europe at the same time: one became world champion, the other faded from memory. But both Alan Jones and Brian McGuire have their place in racing history
Veteran broadcaster and F1 driver Martin Brundle has picked out the contender he's been most impressed with this year