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Discounts on diesel fuel in Italy are set to expire on Monday, prompting questions about what happens to pump prices next. Eni has moved to widen its discounts, extending them to more customers. The debate centres on whether excise duties on diesel will be reinstated in full and how drivers will be affected at the pump.

Max Verstappen mastered a chaotic Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang to take victory, with young Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finishing a happy second. Lewis Hamilton delivered a standout result for Ferrari, climbing to a super podium after a strong comeback drive through the field. Italian media are celebrating Antonelli's rookie form while weighing what Hamilton's recovery performance means for Ferrari's season.

Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix was thrown into chaos after the race start was postponed twice, leaving drivers and teams confused on the grid. Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was reportedly left rattled by the repeated delays. The Italian press is widely covering the unusual sequence of events and what triggered the repeated postponements.

Interest in the Formula 1 calendar is rising in Italy, where searches are climbing alongside the new season's schedule. Attention is also on Valtteri Bottas, who says Italian tax authorities have made retroactive requests covering past years, describing the sum demanded as enormous. The comments have fuelled debate in Italy about how F1 drivers residing in the country are taxed.

Italy's road haulage sector is in the spotlight as FAI, the transport industry association, is holding back on planned stoppage action, insisting that clear rules must come first before drivers take to the streets. The dispute reportedly centres on enforcement and fines affecting freight operators. Transport news outlets are covering the standoff as tension builds between hauliers and authorities over working conditions and regulation.

An estimated 60,000 Polish number plates are now permanently on Italian roads, according to claims circulating about a large-scale registration loophole. The scheme is described as regulatory arbitrage: Italian drivers register cars in Poland to avoid Italy's skyrocketing domestic car insurance premiums, effectively linking Naples and Gdansk in an unexpected way.

Italian drivers are looking into which vehicles are exempt from paying the bollo auto, the regional road tax. While electric cars are the best-known case, they are not the only ones: other categories can qualify for an exemption depending on engine type, emissions or specific conditions. Motorists are checking whether their vehicle falls into one of these groups.

Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli has spoken about what he has learned from Formula 1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The young Italian driver, who stepped up to F1 as Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes, says the experience and approach of the seven-time champion and the reigning Red Bull star have shaped how he develops his own racing craft.

Italian media are reporting two separate incidents requiring air ambulance response. In Bergeggi, on the Ligurian coast, a person fell more than seven metres from a cliff, prompting a helicopter rescue. Separately, near Rimini, a driver lost control of a car and ended up in a field, and was flown by air ambulance to the Bufalini hospital. Both stories highlight the role of emergency helicopter services.

Anniversary tributes are being paid to Andrea de Cesaris, the Italian Formula 1 driver who died on this day in 2014 in a motorcycle accident on the Grande Raccordo Anulare motorway in Rome. He raced in 208 Grands Prix and was remembered as a fast but erratic driver who never won a race.

Kimi Antonelli pulled off a bold move on lap 21 of the Bahrain Grand Prix, diving down the inside of his Mercedes teammate George Russell to take second place. The intra-team battle added spice to a race already drawing attention, with fans debating whether the young Italian's aggressive overtake was fair on his senior teammate.

Lewis Hamilton's custom outfit for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza has been revealed, following a photoshoot with the iconic Ferrari F40. The Ferrari driver's specially designed look for his home-team race weekend is drawing attention from fans of both Formula 1 and fashion, as his race-weekend style choices continue to attract coverage during his first season with the Italian team.

Andrea De Cesaris, the Italian Formula 1 driver known for his raw speed and record of frequent crashes, is being remembered in a retrospective marking the anniversary of his death. He died on 5 October 2014 in a motorcycle accident in Rome, closing the book on a long F1 career in which he never won a race despite starting over 200 grands prix.

Kimi Antonelli finished second ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, passing him late in the race. The result marks a strong showing for the young Italian in the new 2026 regulations era and is drawing attention from Formula 1 fans discussing the team's internal battle and his rapid development.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that George Russell found it 'difficult to cope' with the 'reality' of racing alongside Kimi Antonelli earlier in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Wolff's comments shed light on internal dynamics at Mercedes as the young Italian rookie proved a closer challenge to Russell than many anticipated.

Kimi Antonelli expressed satisfaction with his Bahrain Grand Prix performance but cautioned that the team's true level will only become clear in Singapore, where he says they will better understand the car package. The Italian driver's comments suggest caution despite a positive result, with the next races expected to reveal more about the car's competitiveness.

Ahead of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, attention is on which drivers have been handed grid penalties and how the starting order will be reshuffled. Italian-language motorsport discussions are asking fans to sort out which penalty situations apply and what they mean for the race weekend in Bahrain.

Max Verstappen returned to winning form at the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, while teenager Kimi Antonelli claimed a spot on the podium alongside a strong comeback drive from Lewis Hamilton. Italian motorsport fans are discussing the result, with attention on Verstappen's return to the top step and the young Mercedes driver's breakthrough performance.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli topped the times in the final Formula 1 practice session, finishing ahead of both Red Bull drivers. His Mercedes team mate trailed by more than half a second, underlining the young Italian's pace heading into qualifying.

Motorsport fans are marking the birthday of Andrea de Adamich, the Italian driver born on 3 October 1941. He made 30 Formula 1 starts over five seasons, with two fourth-place finishes as his best results. His racing career ended in a spectacular crash at the 1973 British Grand Prix, after which he built a successful career as a journalist.

Valtteri Bottas has clarified his position after reports that Italian tax police are investigating Formula 1 drivers over tax residency matters. The Finn moved to set out his own arrangements as scrutiny of where F1 drivers officially live and pay tax intensifies in Italy, a country where several drivers on the grid are based, including many in and around Monaco-adjacent tax arrangements.

Max Verstappen reclaimed pole position in Formula 1 qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton securing a place on the front row alongside him. Italian-language motorsport coverage is highlighting the Dutch driver's return to the top of the timing sheets and Hamilton's strong qualifying result as the main talking points heading into the race.

Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in the third free practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, putting his Mercedes ahead of both Red Bull drivers, while Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso could manage only 12th. Italian motorsport fans are following the session closely, with attention on the young Italian driver's strong pace against established rivals ahead of qualifying.

Naomi Schiff says Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has 'spooked himself' as pressure of a Formula 1 title campaign mounts. The pundit's comment adds to debate about how the young Italian is coping with the weight of expectations, and whether his recent form reflects nerves rather than raw pace.

Ferrari has been fined €10,000 after Lewis Hamilton impeded Kick Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto during a Formula 1 practice session, according to RaceFans. Stewards penalised the team after investigating the on-track incident, which blocked the Brazilian driver's lap. It is another headache in Hamilton's debut season with the Italian team.

Formula One is facing fresh controversy as Valtteri Bottas claims drivers may not want to race in Italy following reports of new tax measures. The Finnish driver said he is "not a big fan" of the changes, and an accusation involving Lewis Hamilton has added to the debate over money fears in the sport.

Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in final practice ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, delivering an impressive pace for Mercedes. The two Red Bull drivers trailed behind the young Italian in the session. Attention is now turning to qualifying, where Antonelli will look to convert his practice speed into a strong grid position against the Red Bull pair.

A villa in Italy that was used as a filming location for the Lady Gaga movie 'House of Gucci' has been put on the market for €2.9 million. The property's link to the 2021 film, which also starred Adam Driver, is expected to draw attention from buyers and fans of the movie.

Italy's national statistics agency Istat reported that retail sales in August rose 0.5% year-on-year in value, but fell 1% in volume. The gap suggests shoppers are paying higher prices rather than buying more goods, pointing to inflation rather than growing demand as the driver of the increase in spending.

Formula 1 rookie Kimi Antonelli has, in Naomi Schiff's words, "spooked himself" as pressure surrounding his title-challenging Mercedes campaign mounts. The former racer and Sky F1 pundit suggested the young Italian is letting expectations get to him, with recent errors and dip in form fueling debate over how the 18-year-old is coping with his high-profile seat.

Kimi Antonelli has said his Mercedes Formula 1 team-mate George Russell is the driver with momentum at the team right now. The young Italian's assessment of Russell's form has drawn attention from motorsport fans, coming as the pair continue to be compared during the ongoing Grand Prix season.

Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has spoken out against ending the F1 season in Italy, warning that a race there late in the calendar could leave drivers facing a significant Italian tax bill. His comments highlight a long-running concern among F1 personnel, as spending time working in Italy can trigger tax liabilities, making the venue choice for the season finale a financial matter as well as a sporting one.

Valtteri Bottas has publicly stated that no Formula 1 driver wants to race at Imola, delivering a blunt assessment of the Italian circuit ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The Finnish driver's comments, reported in Italian media, are drawing attention as F1 prepares to return to the historic track.