F1 title picture, Madrid debut and Middle East calendar remain unsettled

Kimi Antonelli's Monza victory from 19th strengthened his championship position, with George Russell second and Max Verstappen third; Antonelli leads by 66 points. Madrid's sold-out MADRING debut on September 11 faces scrutiny after 19 F3 red flags, limited runoff and a demanding banked section, although Stefano Domenicali urged patience and highlighted the event's private investment and potential for future testing.