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DRIVERS 1 – Pierre GASLY (Alpine) 2 – George RUSSELL (Mercedes) 3 – Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren) PARC FERMÉ INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Davide Valsecchi) Q: Pierre Gasly, pole position. Mamma mia, what a lap! It was impressive.…

George Russell maintained Mercedes’ strong form at Monza by setting the fastest time in the final practice session for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, leading Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max…

REPRESENTATIVES: Bruno MICHEL (FIA Formula 2 Championship), Nikolas TOMBAZIS (FIA) Q: Welcome to our FIA Formula 2 2027 car reveal press conference, following the launch a moment ago, which was attended by reigning World…

Building on the success of the current generation, the F2 2027 car represents a significant evolution designed to further strengthen the Championship’s role as the final step on the pathway to Formula 1. The car retains…

The FIA Courts are aware of public comments questioning the independence and impartiality of the judges of the panel that decided Case ICA-2026-06-07-08-09. The FIA Courts wish to make clear that the appointment and…

George Russell set the pace in Free Practice 2 for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver finishing 0.120 seconds clear of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc at Monza. Russell’s best lap of 1:22.559…

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Flavio BRIATORE (Alpine), Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Andrea STELLA (McLaren) Q: Can we start with some breaking news from the International Court of Appeal today, the headline being that Pierre…

Charles Leclerc set the pace in Free Practice 1 for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, leading team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari one-two at Monza. In front of the tifosi, Leclerc produced a late-session…

Hearing Case ICA-2026-06-07-08-09: Appeals lodged by McLaren Racing Limited and Red Bull Racing Limited against Decisions No. 1 and No. 2 dated 12 June 2026 contained in Document 99 of the Stewards of the 2026 Monaco…

PART ONE – Lewis HAMILTON (Ferrari), Oliver BEARMAN (Haas), Pierre GASLY (Alpine) Q: Lewis, please can we start with you. Home race for Ferrari. Just tell us how special it feels to be a Ferrari driver at Monza? Lewis…

DATE TIME DRIVER / TEAM MEMBER Thursday, 03 September 1330hrs 1400hrs Pierre Gasly (Alpine) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) Oliver Bearman (Haas) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) Liam Lawson (Red Bull)…

Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) is a mechanism within the 2026 Formula 1 Technical Regulations (Article C4) allowing Power Unit manufacturers whose Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) performance…

Full transcript of the post-race press conference at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, featuring winner Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

Lando Norris won a dramatic 2026 Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell after changing conditions, a red flag and a crash for Max Verstappen.

Lando Norris claimed pole for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, beating George Russell by 0.102 seconds, with Kimi Antonelli completing the top three at Zandvoort.

Full transcript of the post-Qualifying press conference at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, featuring polesitter Lando Norris, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.

George Russell led all 24 laps to win the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix Sprint, with Charles Leclerc passing Lando Norris for second at Zandvoort.

Full transcript of the post-Sprint press conference at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, featuring winner George Russell, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris.

George Russell claimed Sprint pole for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, beating Lando Norris by 0.041 seconds as Charles Leclerc secured third at Zandvoort.

Full transcript of the Friday team representatives' press conference at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, featuring James Vowles, Peter Bayer and Ayao Komatsu.

Kimi Antonelli led Lando Norris and George Russell in the sole practice session for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Sprint Qualifying at Zandvoort.

Full transcript of the Thursday drivers' press conferences at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, featuring Arvid Lindblad, Sergio Pérez, Max Verstappen, Nico Hülkenberg, Lando Norris and George Russell.

The FIA has published the press conference schedule for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, covering Thursday's drivers, Friday's team representatives, the Sprint, qualifying and the race.

The FIA International Court of Appeal will hear McLaren and Red Bull's appeals concerning the reversal of Pierre Gasly's two pit-lane speeding penalties from the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

Full transcript of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix post-race press conference with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.

Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli after Oscar Piastri retired late in the race.

The FIA and Formula 1 have confirmed plans for Malaysia to host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, subject to final agreements and World Motor Sport Council approval.

Lando Norris claimed pole for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix with a late Q3 lap, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.012 seconds as Charles Leclerc took third.

Full transcript of the post-qualifying press conference at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, featuring Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.

Lando Norris led Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli in a closely fought final practice session for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, with three teams in contention before qualifying.

Lewis Hamilton topped second practice for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc, with Franco Colapinto's crash interrupting qualifying simulations.

Full transcript of the Friday team representatives' press conference at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, featuring Simone Resta, Adrian Newey and Pierre Waché.

Charles Leclerc led Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in opening practice for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix despite his Ferrari stopping late with a technical issue.

Full transcript of the Thursday drivers' press conferences at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, featuring Fernando Alonso, Franco Colapinto, Carlos Sainz, Oliver Bearman, Oscar Piastri and Isack Hadjar.

The FIA has published the press conference schedule for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, covering Thursday's drivers, Friday's team representatives, qualifying and the race.

Kimi Antonelli passed Charles Leclerc late on to win the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of the Ferrari driver and Max Verstappen.

Full transcript of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix post-race press conference with Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen.

Kimi Antonelli claimed Belgian Grand Prix pole at Spa, beating Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in a dramatic qualifying session.

Full transcript of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix post-qualifying press conference with Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.

Kimi Antonelli led Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in final practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton hit the barriers late on.

Kimi Antonelli led Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in a Belgian Grand Prix FP2 session interrupted by two red flags at Spa-Francorchamps.

Full transcript of the Friday team representatives press conference at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, featuring Allan McNish, Graeme Lowdon and Alan Permane.

Max Verstappen led Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in opening practice for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

Full transcript of the Thursday drivers' press conferences at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, featuring Max Verstappen, Alex Albon, Esteban Ocon, Charles Leclerc, Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson.

The FIA has published the press conference schedule for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, covering Thursday's drivers, Friday's team representatives, qualifying and the race.

FIA held the inaugural United Against Online Abuse Day at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, with leading figures from the paddock calling for respect and collective action.

Full transcript from the post-race press conference at the 2026 British Grand Prix, featuring Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.

Charles Leclerc took his first win of the 2026 season at Silverstone, ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, after late drama for Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.

Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

Full transcript from the post-qualifying press conference at the 2026 British Grand Prix, featuring Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

Kimi Antonelli passed Lewis Hamilton to win the 2026 British Grand Prix Sprint at Silverstone, with Lando Norris completing the top three.

Full transcript from the post-Sprint press conference at the 2026 British Grand Prix, featuring Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.

Lewis Hamilton took Sprint pole for the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.

Full FIA transcript from the 2026 British Grand Prix Friday press conference with Zak Brown, Frederic Vasseur and Steve Nielsen.

Lewis Hamilton topped the only free practice session for the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc.

Full FIA transcript from the 2026 British Grand Prix Thursday press conference with Lance Stroll, Lando Norris, Gabriel Bortoleto, Arvid Lindblad, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.

FIA schedule for the 2026 British Grand Prix press conferences, including Thursday, Friday, post-sprint, post-qualifying and post-race sessions.

Full FIA transcript from the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix post-race press conference with George Russell, Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.

George Russell converted pole into victory at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli third.

George Russell took pole position for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix after a dramatic qualifying session ended with Max Verstappen in the barriers.

Full FIA transcript from the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix post-qualifying press conference with George Russell, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

George Russell topped final practice for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, edging Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes completed a one-two.

Kimi Antonelli completed a Friday sweep in Austria, topping FP2 ahead of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

Full FIA transcript from the Friday press conference at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in first practice for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix as Mercedes set the early pace at the Red Bull Ring.

Full FIA transcript from the Thursday press conference at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.

Full FIA transcript from the post-race press conference for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris.

Lewis Hamilton took his first Ferrari victory at the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris.

Full FIA transcript from the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix post-qualifying press conference with George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli.

George Russell claimed Barcelona pole ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli in a Q3 interrupted by Charles Leclerc's crash.

George Russell set the pace in FP3 at Barcelona-Catalunya, finishing two tenths clear of Oscar Piastri.

Lando Norris led a close Barcelona FP2 session, beating George Russell by 0.009s as Oscar Piastri completed the top three.

Full transcript from the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Friday press conference with Mattia Binotto, Toto Wolff and Ayao Komatsu.

George Russell topped opening practice in Barcelona ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc, while several rookies completed FP1 outings.

The FIA has confirmed that Pirelli will remain Formula 1's exclusive tyre supplier through the end of the 2028 season.

Full transcript from the Thursday press conference at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, featuring Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, Fernando Alonso, Franco Colapinto, Kimi Antonelli and Carlos Sainz.

The FIA, FOM, teams and power unit manufacturers have agreed proposed Formula 1 technical, sporting and financial regulation changes for 2027 and 2028.

The FIA has published the press conference schedule for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.

The FIA has unveiled refreshed Formula 2 and Formula 3 championship logos, aligning the junior categories more closely with the Formula 1 ladder.

George Russell, Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris reflected on qualifying for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, discussing tyre preparation, Mercedes’ pace, the threat of rain and how they expect the race to unfold.

George Russell claimed pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a late lap, narrowly beating Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Lando Norris took third for McLaren.

Russell, Norris and Antonelli reviewed the Canadian Sprint, including the early Mercedes battle, Norris’ move into second and concerns about wet-weather running for Sunday.

George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint after a close fight with Kimi Antonelli, while Lando Norris split the two Mercedes drivers to finish second.

Russell edged Antonelli to Sprint pole in Canada, giving Mercedes a front-row lockout ahead of McLaren and Ferrari.

Team representatives from Racing Bulls, McLaren and Red Bull discussed upgrades, driver development, team form and future regulations during Friday’s FIA press conference in Canada.

Kimi Antonelli topped the only practice session in Montréal, which was interrupted by three red flags during a busy Sprint weekend build-up.

Drivers including Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, Pierre Gasly, George Russell and Arvid Lindblad previewed the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

The FIA paid tribute to Alex Zanardi, remembering his achievements in Formula 1, CART, touring cars and Paralympic sport, as well as his resilience after life-changing accidents.