Why Leclerc’s last-lap Verstappen challenge was always fantasy
The tifosi may have dreamed of a last-gasp 2022 Italian Grand Prix win for Leclerc, but Verstappen’s inherent pace all weekend meant it was never likely, writes Mark Hughes
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A late safety car ended racing at the 2022 Italian Grand Prix, along with Charles Leclerc’s hopes of beating Max Verstappen. There were jeers from the tifosi but it was the right result, says Chris Medland
Max Verstappen took a virtuoso win in Italy, the Red Bull pace proving too much for the challenge of Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari
The Monza grandstands roared Charles Leclerc to pole position for the 2022 Italian Grand Prix. And with his main rivals facing grid penalties, the crowd will be dreaming of victory on Sunday
Friday brought the not unexpected news that Porsche and Red Bull won’t be joining forces in Formula 1 in 2026 after all, following months of speculation about how the proposed…
Carlos Sainz pipped Max Verstappen in FP2 for the Italian Grand Prix, meaning Ferrari has topped both Friday practice sessions
Ferrari has suffered its fair share of problems this year, but it should keep faith in Mattia Binotto, the man who led it back to the front, says Mark Hughes
Monza is now 100 years old, with the centenary of the first race on Saturday – Paul Fearnley looks back over its often brilliant but sometimes terrible history
Porsche has released a statement saying that negotiations for a partnership with Red Bull have now ended, confirming recent rumours
The tifosi may have dreamed of a last-gasp 2022 Italian Grand Prix win for Leclerc, but Verstappen’s inherent pace all weekend meant it was never likely, writes Mark Hughes
A late safety car ended racing at the 2022 Italian Grand Prix, along with Charles Leclerc’s hopes of beating Max Verstappen. There were jeers from the tifosi but it was the right result, says Chris Medland
Max Verstappen took a virtuoso win in Italy, the Red Bull pace proving too much for the challenge of Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari
The Monza grandstands roared Charles Leclerc to pole position for the 2022 Italian Grand Prix. And with his main rivals facing grid penalties, the crowd will be dreaming of victory on Sunday
Friday brought the not unexpected news that Porsche and Red Bull won’t be joining forces in Formula 1 in 2026 after all, following months of speculation about how the proposed…
Carlos Sainz pipped Max Verstappen in FP2 for the Italian Grand Prix, meaning Ferrari has topped both Friday practice sessions
Ferrari has suffered its fair share of problems this year, but it should keep faith in Mattia Binotto, the man who led it back to the front, says Mark Hughes
Monza is now 100 years old, with the centenary of the first race on Saturday – Paul Fearnley looks back over its often brilliant but sometimes terrible history
Porsche has released a statement saying that negotiations for a partnership with Red Bull have now ended, confirming recent rumours
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says Mark Hughes
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
Vittorio Brambilla won just a single grand prix in his Formula 1 career but, writes Matt Bishop, it was a spectacularly skilful and determined victory at an Austrian race blanketed by rain and tragedy
The Monterey Motorsports Reunion returns to Laguna Seca this August with four days of historic racing, rare machinery, and a special celebration of Formula 1’s 75th anniversary
As Formula 1’s summer break starts, who’s winning the most revealing battle – the one against their own team-mate?
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