From a new signing at Cadillac to a major sale at McLaren, these are the biggest F1 news scoops heading into the Italian Grand Prix weekend.
Also featuring a farewell to an F1 team’s beloved hospitality unit as a new era approaches.
F1 news: McLaren sale results in major valuation
The sale of a minority stake in McLaren Racing has seen the value of the team reach unprecedented levels.
MSP Capital Partners sold its stake in the organisation in a deal that was reported to value the squad at £3billion ($4.01bn). However, PlanetF1.com can confirm the transaction values the team at in excess of £3.74billion ($5bn).
Read more: McLaren sale shatters records as team valuation soars
F1 news: Say goodbye to Sauber’s hospitality unit!
After two decades of continuous use, Sauber will say goodbye to its home away from home at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix at Monza, coinciding with the same week that Audi has revealed a new design language that is set to permeate across the manufacturer’s motorsport efforts, including F1.
Sauber’s hospitality unit will be packed away by the Swiss team for the final time at the conclusion of this weekend at Monza, with the paddock’s oldest unit to be sold off as Audi introduces a brand-new hospitality home next season.
Read more: An emotional farewell for Sauber at Monza as major Audi F1 2026 clue revealed
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F1 news: Colton Herta takes another step toward F1
IndyCar star Colton Herta has been announced as Cadillac F1’s test driver for the 2026 season, with the American due to be reserve for Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.
The move comes in the weeks after the team confirmed its inaugural driver line-up for when it enters the grid next season, with the nine-time IndyCar race winner set to be a part of the team’s setup – alongside confirmation from IndyCar itself that he will be leaving the series.
Read more: IndyCar driver takes ‘huge step towards’ F1 with Cadillac test role confirmed
F1 news: Ferrari set to honor Niki Lauda at Monza
When Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc head into action at the Italian Grand Prix, they will do so driving Ferrari SF-25s sporting a very special livery.
The design in question will be a poignant nod to the late great Niki Lauda, as Ferrari celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary Austrian’s first World Championship win, achieved with the iconic Scuderia Ferrari in 1975.
Read more: Ferrari reveals special Italian GP livery in honour of Niki Lauda