Formula 1 teams prepare for Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Formula 1 arrives at the Monza circuit this weekend for round 13 of the 2026 season. Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli faces a difficult start to his home race after the team confirmed an engine change that will force the Mercedes driver to start from the pitlane. The field continues to track Antonelli, who leads team-mate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton by 59 points in the standings, while Lando Norris trails by 82 points. Ferrari aims for a strong home result with a commemorative livery honoring Michael Schumacher and a technical update to the power unit designed to close the gap to Mercedes. Teams face a significant technical test at the Temple of Speed, where the layout demands high top speeds and efficient battery deployment on long straights. Drivers and teams are expected to balance performance gains against the risks of track-specific aerodynamic requirements throughout the event.

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