TEMPLE OF SPEED OR CATHEDRAL OF CLIPPING? EIGHT TALKING POINTS FOR THE 2026 ITALIAN GP

Monza will expose the ugly truth about F1's 2026 regulations. The new power units can't handle the Temple of Speed's energy demands, forcing the FIA to set the season's lowest harvesting limits to reduce "super-clipping" — drivers running out of battery mid-lap. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff calls Monza "energy-poor." Translation: the rules are broken, but blame the century-old track.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads Lewis Hamilton by 59 points but takes a power unit penalty, handing the Ferrari driver and George Russell an opening. McLaren counters with a new rear wing for Lando Norris, 83 back. Ferrari rolls out its ADUO engine upgrade — timely with Baku's high-speed layout three weeks out.

Red Bull hasn't confirmed whether Isack Hadjar's wrist heals in time; Liam Lawson likely subs again. Hadjar's also waiting on his Monaco podium appeal. Italy gets a championship leader in Antonelli and a clipping crisis. One will get cheers.