Monza 2026 set for slower speeds and more overtaking, Piastri says

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Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, McLaren's Oscar Piastri said the 2026 cars may have higher top speed in Hungary than Monza, with paddock figures predicting a MotoGP-style race and record overtaking at the Temple of Speed.

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How the sources differ

Formula1.com focuses on Piastri's quest for answers, Autosport and Motorsport.com share the same technical analysis on slower speeds, Racer highlights Ferrari fan culture and championship context, while Crash.net emphasizes the MotoGP comparison and overtaking record predictions.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete technical analysis of the 2026 Monza speed issue, with an image and no paywall, covering the core storyline comprehensively.

Monza 2026 set for slower speeds and more overtaking, Piastri says

How the sources differ

Coverage

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