Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli will try to tighten his grip on the drivers' championship on home ground at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
However, the 20-year-old can expect to face a challenge from a resurgent McLaren and in particular Lando Norris, who has won the past two grands prix.
And Monza is of course also home territory for Ferrari, although the long straights of the historic circuit may not suit the characteristics of their car.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before round 13 of the 2026 season.
What does Lando Norris' new contract extension mean for Oscar Piastri? There clearly is some tension behind the scenes and this season his development performance-wise has clearly dipped. - Juha
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However, the 20-year-old can expect to face a challenge from a resurgent McLaren and in particular Lando Norris, who has won the past two grands prix.
And Monza is of course also home territory for Ferrari, although the long straights of the historic circuit may not suit the characteristics of their car.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before round 13 of the 2026 season.
What does Lando Norris' new contract extension mean for Oscar Piastri? There clearly is some tension behind the scenes and this season his development performance-wise has clearly dipped. - Juha
#monza
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