Pierre Gasly
Gasly Stuns at Monza, Clinches First Pole for Alpine
Pierre Gasly tops the grid for the first time, putting Alpine on the front row of the Italian Grand Prix.
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Monza Grid Shaken Up: Four Penalties Redraw 2026 Italian Grand Prix Starting Order
Four post‑qualifying penalties have reshuffled the 2026 Italian Grand Prix grid, pushing key contenders down the order ahead of Sunday’s showdown at Monza.
Alpine
Alpine’s Bold Optimism: Gasly’s Pole Sparks Italian GP Ambitions
Alpine’s drivers and team boss declare they are ready to win the Italian Grand Prix after Pierre Gasly’s surprise pole position.
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly shocks the field with maiden pole at Monza
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly clinched his first Formula 1 pole at the Italian Grand Prix, out‑qualifying the usual front‑runners and setting up an exciting race for Sunday.
Italian Grand Prix
Saturday’s Highlights at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix
A detailed look at the key moments and data from the weekend’s practice sessions at Monza.
Tyre Strategy
Tyre Strategy Playbook for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix
Teams weigh multi‑stop and one‑stop plans as Monza’s high‑speed layout tests tyre durability.
Monza
Teams Reflect on 2026 Italian GP Qualifying – Key Takeaways
Drivers and teams share insights after a tense qualifying session at Monza.
George Russell
George Russell Tops Final Practice at Italian Grand Prix
Mercedes’ George Russell sets fastest time in the last practice session of the Monza weekend, beating rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Max Verstappen
Verstappen clarifies ‘paper‑thin’ Red Bull car comment after Friday’s practice woes
Max Verstappen explained his ‘paper‑made’ car remark, citing a balance disconnect that hampered Friday’s practice in Spielberg.
Italian Grand Prix
2026 Italian Grand Prix Grid Revealed – Four Drivers Penalised After Qualifying
The starting grid for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza is set, with four drivers receiving grid‑drop penalties that reshuffle the order.
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri Handed Three-Place Grid Penalty for Italian GP After Impeding Liam Lawson
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri starts three places lower on the grid at Monza after stewards ruled he impeded Liam Lawson during qualifying sessions.
Formula 1
Gasly Upsets Monza: Alpine Driver Clinches First Pole at 2026 Italian Grand Prix
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly shocks the paddock by securing his first pole position in Italy, setting the stage for a thrilling race at Monza.