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.<\/p>\n
Also featuring a farewell to an F1 team\u2019s beloved hospitality unit as a new era approaches.<\/p>\n
F1 news: McLaren sale results in major valuation<\/p>\n
The sale of a minority stake in McLaren Racing has seen the value of the team reach unprecedented levels.<\/p>\n
MSP Capital Partners sold its stake in the organisation in a deal that was reported to value the squad at \u00a33billion ($4.01bn). However, PlanetF1.com can confirm the transaction values the team at in excess of \u00a33.74billion ($5bn).<\/p>\n
Read more:\u00a0McLaren sale shatters records as team valuation soars<\/a><\/p>\n F1 news: Say goodbye to Sauber\u2019s hospitality unit!<\/p>\n After two decades of continuous use, Sauber will say goodbye to its home away from home at this weekend\u2019s 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\u2019s motorsport efforts, including F1.<\/p>\n Sauber\u2019s 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\u2019s oldest unit to be sold off as Audi introduces a brand-new hospitality home next season.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0An emotional farewell for Sauber at Monza as major Audi F1 2026 clue revealed<\/a><\/p>\n More analysis from PlanetF1.com:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\u00a0F1 uncovered: 29 intriguing images from the Dutch Grand Prix<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49\u00a0PlanetF1.com Postbox: Title race not over, Leclerc\u2019s elbows and a Red Bull car problem?<\/a><\/p>\n F1 news: Colton Herta takes another step toward F1<\/p>\n IndyCar star Colton Herta has been announced as Cadillac F1\u2019s test driver for the 2026 season, with the American due to be reserve for Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s setup \u2013 alongside confirmation from IndyCar itself that he will be leaving the series.<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0IndyCar driver takes \u2018huge step towards\u2019 F1 with Cadillac test role\u00a0confirmed<\/a><\/p>\n F1 news: Ferrari set to honor Niki Lauda at Monza<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The design in question will be a poignant nod to the late great Niki Lauda, as Ferrari<\/a> celebrates the 50th anniversary of the legendary Austrian\u2019s first World Championship win, achieved with the iconic Scuderia Ferrari in 1975.<\/p>\n