Formula 1 drivers have suggested changes to the series’ sprint qualifying races following a processional second running of the format at Monza.
F1 Italy 2021 articles archive
Sainz pleased for McLaren despite “worst possible” result for Ferrari
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr congratulated his former team McLaren on ending their eight-year win-less streak at Monza, but admitted the result is a blow for Ferrari.
2021 Italian Grand Prix Star Performers
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas, Daniel Ricciardo and Charles Leclerc were RaceFans’ Star Performers of the Italian Grand Prix. Here’s why.
Hamilton-Verstappen crash was ‘a racing incident, no danger’ – Alonso
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso said he saw no malicious intent and no danger in the collision between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at Monza.
McLaren end second-longest wait between wins for an F1 team
2021 Italian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onOnly one team in F1 history have gone longer between consecutive wins than McLaren. Here are the stats and facts from the Italian Grand Prix.
Why the ‘Leclerc precedent’ didn’t spare Ocon a penalty for Vettel clash
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onEsteban Ocon was surprised to receive a penalty for an incident with Sebastian Vettel during the Italian Grand Prix, as he believed a previous case showed he would go unpunished.
Paddock Diary: Italian Grand Prix part two
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onDid Carlos Sainz Jnr’s HANS fail in his crash? Will Imola replace Monaco on F1’s 2022 calendar? Dieter Rencken brings more stories from Monza.
Hamilton pleased stewards “set a precedent”, Verstappen “doesn’t fully agree”
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said the stewards set an important precedent by penalising Max Verstappen, but the Red Bull driver disagreed.
Elated Ricciardo says he “never lost faith” before breakthrough McLaren win
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says his first win with McLaren makes up for the “crappy days” he went through earlier in the year.
Red Bull management’s comments show ‘they know Max was in the wrong’
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes believe Red Bull management know Max Verstappen was responsible for his race-ending crash with Lewis Hamilton, despite their public comments.
Ricciardo didn’t need title rivals’ latest clash for stunning Monza win
2021 Italian Grand Prix review
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo had the pace to win the Italian Grand Prix for McLaren even before Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton collided again.
Vote for your 2021 Italian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2021 Italian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
2021 Italian Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas went from the back of the grid to the podium thanks partly to a mid-race Safety Car period caused by an collision involving his team mate.
Horner “disappointed” by Wolff’s “tactical foul” claim over crash
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onToto Wolff says he believes championship leader Max Verstappen committed a “tactical foul” in the race-ending crash between he and Lewis Hamilton at Monza.
Williams points haul “fills me with pride” – Russell
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onHaving not scored points for more than two years with Williams, George Russell says the team can now take advantage of opportunities.
Why Verstappen’s grid penalty differed from Hamilton’s Silverstone sanction
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen’s penalty for his collision with Lewis Hamilton at Monza is likely to affect him more than his rival’s Silverstone penalty did.
Hamilton: “Surprising” Verstappen walked off without checking I was okay
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said it did not escape his notice that Max Verstappen didn’t check on his condition after their collision during the Italian Grand Prix.
Verstappen given three-place grid penalty for Hamilton crash
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has been given a three-place grid penalty for the next race for causing a collision with Lewis Hamilton.
Norris wanted to pass Ricciardo but was “happy to stay in second”
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLando Norris said that he was happy to come second to Daniel Ricciardo after being told to hold position behind his team mate.
Halo saved Hamilton’s life in potentially “horrible accident” – Wolff
2021 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onF1’s Halo saved Lewis Hamilton from serious injury in his collision with Max Verstappen according to his team principal Toto Wolff.