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Italian GP Preview: Ferrari & Antonelli Bring Monza Heat

Sep 3, 2026 · 29m

Summary

This episode previews the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, featuring guests Jolyon Palmer and Andrew Benson. They discuss Kimi Antonelli’s grid penalty, Ferrari’s engine upgrades, and Lewis Hamilton’s quest for a home win. The panel also covers Lando Norris’s contract extension until 2030 and Liam Lawson’s return to Red Bull.

Topics discussed

Welcome to Monza: Atmosphere, heat, and guest introductions Antonelli's grid penalty and the Italian fan dilemma Kim Antonelli interview: Embracing the back-of-grid start George Russell's title hopes and upcoming power unit penalties Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari upgrades, and his vintage F40 Lando Norris extends McLaren contract until 2030 Max Verstappen's chances and Liam Lawson's Red Bull return Race predictions: Palmer and Benson pick their winners
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