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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Alpine

  04-09-2026 18:26 via pitpass.com
  
  There is some potential in the car here and the battle for the top ten will be close.
  
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• Lawson and Red Bull assess 'productive' Friday in Italy

  04-09-2026 20:48 via formula1.com
  Liam Lawson believes Red Bull had a "productive day" during Friday practice ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, despite neither himself or team mate Max Verstappen challenging the leading contenders.
  
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• Is Russell the driver to beat after Friday practice at Monza?

  04-09-2026 20:36 via formula1.com
  
  George Russell kicked off his Italian Grand Prix weekend on the front foot as the Mercedes driver set the pace in second practice, but Ferrari were lurking and could well spring a surprise this weekend...
  
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• What the teams said – Friday in Italy

  04-09-2026 20:24 via formula1.com
  
  The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice at the Temple of Speed for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.
  
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• Racing Bulls set out goal after solid first day in Monza

  04-09-2026 20:12 via formula1.com
  
  It was a good start to the Italian Grand Prix weekend for Racing Bulls, with Arvid Lindblad running in the top 10 during both of Friday's practice sessions while Yuki Tsunoda looked to have made a step.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Racing Bulls

  04-09-2026 20:06 via pitpass.com
  
  It's been a good day, certainly in FP2.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Red Bull

  04-09-2026 19:56 via pitpass.com
  
  We have a lot of work to do tonight to try to close the gap to the top before qualifying.
  
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• Bearman praises 'night and day' Haas upgrades

  04-09-2026 19:48 via formula1.com
  
  Ollie Bearman believes the upgrades Haas has brought to the Italian Grand Prix are proving to be a "night and day difference" compared with the team's performances earlier in the season.
  
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• Norris claims McLaren ‘not in the fight for pole at all’

  04-09-2026 19:42 via formula1.com
  
  Lando Norris cut a downbeat figure after Friday practice at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, claiming that McLaren are “not in the fight for pole at all” as things stand.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Cadillac

  04-09-2026 19:16 via pitpass.com
  
  It was a mixed afternoon for us.
  
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• Antonelli assesses ‘weird’ first day on track in Monza

  04-09-2026 19:11 via formula1.com
  
  Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli has reflected on his Friday at the Italian Grand Prix as he prepares to take a grid penalty ahead of Sunday's race.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - McLaren

  04-09-2026 19:04 via pitpass.com
  
  The new H-Wing performed well, and we now anticipate it to add performance as we head into the rest of the weekend.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Mercedes

  04-09-2026 18:54 via pitpass.com
  
  Overall we've had a good Friday here in Monza.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Ferrari

  04-09-2026 18:52 via pitpass.com
  
  We know our weaknesses and we will focus on those, giving everything to bring home the best result on Sunday.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: FIA Team Representatives Press Conference

  04-09-2026 18:46 via pitpass.com
  
  Today's team representatives press conference with Flavio Briatore, Frédéric Vasseur and Andrea Stella.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Haas

  04-09-2026 18:43 via pitpass.com
  
  This was obviously a very important Friday because we brought an upgrade package, and from what we know so far it's delivering in terms of characteristics.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Williams

  04-09-2026 18:29 via pitpass.com
  
  We'll continue refining our setup and reviewing the data ahead of qualifying tomorrow.
  
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• Albon joins Antonelli with heavy grid drop for Italian GP

  04-09-2026 18:17 via formula1.com
  
  Williams driver Alex Albon will start the Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after being hit with a 20-place penalty for power unit changes.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Practice team notes - Audi

  04-09-2026 18:16 via pitpass.com
  
  As always, Friday is about learning and putting the pieces together for the rest of the weekend.
  
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• AS IT HAPPENED: FP2 for the Italian GP

  04-09-2026 17:32 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of the second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
  
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• F1: Russell quickest in FP2 at Monza

  04-09-2026 17:29 via pitpass.com
  
  George Russell sets the pace in second practice, amidst doubts over whether teams are holding back.
  
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• Russell beats Leclerc and Antonelli to FP2 fastest time

  04-09-2026 17:26 via formula1.com
  
  George Russell finished fastest in Free Practice 2 ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc splitting the Mercedes drivers as Kimi Antonelli was third.
  
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• Slater takes Monza pole as title rival Ugochukwu loses out

  04-09-2026 17:20 via formula1.com
  
  Freddie Slater took a brilliant F3 pole position at Monza, seizing the advantage going into the weekend over title rival Ugo Ugochukwu, who is left at the back of the grid for both races.
  
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• F1: Italian Grand Prix: Friday Free 2 - Times

  04-09-2026 17:14 via pitpass.com
  
  Times from today's second free practice session for the Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia.
  
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• Camara secures F2 pole ahead of Invicta team mate Duerksen

  04-09-2026 17:07 via formula1.com
  
  Rafael Camara earned pole position in FIA Formula 2 Qualifying at Monza, setting a 1m 31.326s for top spot ahead of Invicta Racing team mate Joshua Duerksen.
  
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• Gasly loses Monaco podium as penalties reinstated

  04-09-2026 16:49 via formula1.com
  
  The FIA International Court of Appeal has announced the verdict of an appeal by McLaren and Red Bull.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: FP2 for the Italian GP

  04-09-2026 15:53 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of the second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
  
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• F1 Live to return in 2027 with unmissable Milan fan event

  04-09-2026 15:12 via formula1.com
  
  Formula 1 is set to light up Milan as it brings an incredible three-day entertainment spectacle to the Italian city from February 18-20 2027, known as F1 Live Milan.
  
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• F1: Alpine reacts to ICA's Monaco decision

  04-09-2026 15:09 via pitpass.com
  
  Alpine has issued a brief statement following the International Court of Appeal's decision, which resulted in Pierre Gasly losing his podium finish in Monaco.
  
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• F1: 2027 set for shorter races

  04-09-2026 15:01 via pitpass.com
  
  Due to anticipated fuel use next season, the teams have agreed to have race distances being shortened.
  
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