Drivers Anticipate Slower Speeds at Monza for Italian Grand Prix
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Formula 1 drivers are preparing for a notably slower experience at the Monza circuit during the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. Expectations suggest that cars may be up to 30 kilometers per hour slower compared to previous races, leading to a unique challenge for competitors.
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First to reportHamilton expects F1 cars will be up to 30kph slower at ‘Temple of Speed’ this year | Formula 1Formula 1 drivers expect they will be 30kph slower and one gear lower at the fastest points at Monza this weekend.
RaceFansThu 3 Sep · 14:47 UTCRead their report →
McLaren's top speed higher in Hungary than at Monza – Oscar PiastriYou cannot walk more than a few steps around the Formula 1 paddock at Monza without seeing a sign reminding you that this is the fabled "Temple of Speed". Less so in 2026, it seems. Conversation ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend has been dominated by intrigue over how the racing will pan out – and how much slower the cars will be this year. McLaren's Oscar Piastri has revealed that ... Keep reading
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Why Monza, F1's "Temple of Speed", could be slower than the HungaroringYou cannot walk more than a few steps around the Formula 1 paddock at Monza without seeing a sign reminding you that this is the fabled "Temple of Speed". Less so in 2026, it seems. Conversation ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend has been dominated by intrigue over how the racing will pan out – and how much slower the cars will be this year. McLaren's Oscar Piastri has revealed that ... Keep reading
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Slower than Hungary? Why F1 drivers think Italian GP will be 'weird'F1 drivers are braced for a “weird”, “confusing” and “not fantastic” experience in driving Monza for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix
the-race.comFri 4 Sep · 09:12 UTCRead →
How F1’s 5MJ rule will lead to lower top speeds at Monza than in HungaryMonza may be known as the ‘Temple of Speed’ in Formula 1, but is set to look different at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. It was always clear that Monza was going to be one of the most challenging weekends of the season in terms of energy management with the new power units, with long straights and few braking zones to recover energy. Up to now, the lowest harvesting limit had been set for ... Keep readingMotorsport.comFri 4 Sep · 09:42 UTCRead →
Hamilton expects F1 cars will be up to 30kph slower at ‘Temple of Speed’ this year | Formula 1Formula 1 drivers expect they will be 30kph slower and one gear lower at the fastest points at Monza this weekend.RaceFansThu 3 Sep · 14:47 UTCRead their report →McLaren's top speed higher in Hungary than at Monza – Oscar PiastriYou cannot walk more than a few steps around the Formula 1 paddock at Monza without seeing a sign reminding you that this is the fabled "Temple of Speed". Less so in 2026, it seems. Conversation ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend has been dominated by intrigue over how the racing will pan out – and how much slower the cars will be this year. McLaren's Oscar Piastri has revealed that ... Keep readingMotorsport.comThu 3 Sep · 16:32 UTCRead →Why Monza, F1's "Temple of Speed", could be slower than the HungaroringYou cannot walk more than a few steps around the Formula 1 paddock at Monza without seeing a sign reminding you that this is the fabled "Temple of Speed". Less so in 2026, it seems. Conversation ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend has been dominated by intrigue over how the racing will pan out – and how much slower the cars will be this year. McLaren's Oscar Piastri has revealed that ... Keep readingAutosportThu 3 Sep · 16:45 UTCRead →Slower than Hungary? Why F1 drivers think Italian GP will be 'weird'F1 drivers are braced for a “weird”, “confusing” and “not fantastic” experience in driving Monza for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prixthe-race.comFri 4 Sep · 09:12 UTCRead →How F1’s 5MJ rule will lead to lower top speeds at Monza than in HungaryMonza may be known as the ‘Temple of Speed’ in Formula 1, but is set to look different at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. It was always clear that Monza was going to be one of the most challenging weekends of the season in terms of energy management with the new power units, with long straights and few braking zones to recover energy. Up to now, the lowest harvesting limit had been set for ... Keep readingMotorsport.comFri 4 Sep · 09:42 UTCRead →Loading comments…
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