F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton denies speeding charge as Ferrari investigation begins

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F1 News Today

F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton denies speeding charge as Ferrari investigation begins

All the latest F1 news from around the world on Tuesday June 9

Dan Ripley Global Editor

Professional F1 journalist and analyst

Tuesday 9 June 2026 22:28

Lewis Hamilton has refused to accept he broke the speed limit rules at Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.

The seven-time world champion was given a five-second penalty by the FIA for going 0.1 km/h over the limit while pitting in Sunday's race, but has now offered his case for defence.

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Pedro de la Rosa has admitted that he doesn't yet see the light at the end of the tunnel for his Aston Martin team.
The team ambassador was picked out for Friday's press conference at the Monaco Grand Prix and, while he insisted that the coming update package will provide a boost, admitted that things are still tricky for Lawrence Stroll's team.

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Fans call for Kim Kardashian F1 ban as row rages over Brundle snub

The debate surrounding Kim Kardashian's appearance at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix is raging on, after her snub of Sky Sports legend Martin Brundle.

On Friday at the track, it became clear that Kim K was in attendance, watching her friend Lewis Hamilton, who is widely rumoured to be her partner too, although this has not been confirmed by either party.

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Christian Horner excited by new job as official statement released

Christian Horner is returning to work in his first major role since F1 and he is excited by his new job.

The former Red Bull team principal was sacked from his F1 role last July and has been linked with several potential landing spots in a comeback to the sport.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ferrari F1 brake supplier confirms investigation this week after scathing Leclerc rant

The fallout from Charles Leclerc's Monaco Grand Prix DNF is getting very messy back at Maranello.

The Ferrari star was furious about his brakes after Sunday's race, and now Ferrari's brake supplier has hit back.

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Toto Wolff eyes Max Verstappen move as George Russell contract clause could be triggered

Toto Wolff is still after four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen, and could trigger a George Russell exit clause in order to make room for the Dutchman, according to reports in Dutch media.

Mercedes are currently the dominant outfit in the sport, having won the first six grands prix of 2026.

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Toto Wolff - still being linked with a move for Max Verstappen.

Charles Leclerc says 'three out of four Ferrari brakes not working' in Monaco crash

Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc has bemoaned his brakes, after crashing out of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Leclerc only completed 66 laps of Sunday's Monaco GP, crashing out in unusual fashion seconds before the safety car restart.

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Adrian Newey breaks silence about Aston Martin F1 misery and reveals updates plan

Adrian Newey has shared an update on his Aston Martin team's upgrade plans, in his first race appearance for months.

The legendary designer hadn't been present at an F1 race since the season opener in Melbourne, but popped up in the Principality – and was rewarded with his team's first point of the season.

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