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Formula 3 has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 car, featuring a revolutionary design that will push young drivers to their limits and prepare them for the ultimate goal of reaching Formula 1. With a focus on sustainability, cost control, and driver comfort, this new machine promises to deliver exhilarating racing and raise the bar for the future of motorsport.

Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, Mercedes is tackling a severe seat heat issue that has been affecting its drivers on the hot Monza circuit. The German team is investigating potential causes, including hot air leakage and the impact of the low-running ground-effect cars, as they work to find solutions and maintain their competitiveness at this key event.

From Tony Gaze’s historic debut to Jack Brabham’s triple world titles and Alan Jones’ championship triumph, Australian drivers have long been a force to be reckoned with in Formula 1. This article celebrates the significant contributions of these Aussie aces, whose exceptional skills and unwavering determination have cemented their place in the annals of motorsport history.

In a highly anticipated move, Mercedes has officially announced that young Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli will partner with George Russell in the 2025 Formula 1 season, replacing the legendary Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli, a Mercedes junior driver since 2019, has been touted as a rising star in the Formula 1 paddock, with many speculating he would secure the coveted seat.

In a busy day of practice at the Italian Grand Prix, Mercedes emerged as the dominant force in FP2, with Lewis Hamilton topping the timesheets. However, it was a tough outing for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who grappled with tyre degradation issues. The midfield battle is heating up as well, with McLaren and Alfa Romeo drivers showcasing strong pace.

In a thrilling second free practice session at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton asserted his dominance, setting a record-breaking lap time to top the timesheets ahead of Lando Norris. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen struggled with a Parabolica slip and mid-session stoppage, leaving Red Bull outside the top 10.

Ahead of the 2024 Italian Grand Prix, the €21m-upgrade to the Monza circuit has generated intense discussion in the Formula 1 paddock. Drivers have voiced concerns about the impact of the lowered and flattened kerbs at the famous Ascari chicane, raising questions about track limits and the potential for the spectacle to be impacted.