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Russell to Start From Back in Singapore After Engine Penalty
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Russell to Start From Back in Singapore After Engine Penalty

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff confirms George Russell will start Sunday's Singapore GP from the back after an engine failure in Malaysia, as the team evaluates two car specs.

October 8, 2026
TGR Haas F1 Teams Up With Memento Exclusives for Fan Merchandise
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TGR Haas F1 Teams Up With Memento Exclusives for Fan Merchandise

TGR Haas F1 Team announces a global licensing deal with Memento Exclusives to produce premium fan products sold through F1 Authentics.

Oct 8
Williams heads to Singapore Sprint with Albon and Sainz
Racing

Williams heads to Singapore Sprint with Albon and Sainz

Atlassian Williams F1 Team sends Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz to Singapore for a Sprint weekend, the final race of a triple header.

Oct 7
Cadillac F1 Eyes Singapore Rebound After Malaysia Triple-Header
Racing

Cadillac F1 Eyes Singapore Rebound After Malaysia Triple-Header

Cadillac F1 arrives at Singapore's Marina Bay Street Circuit for Round 17, with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas targeting a stronger result after Malaysia.

Oct 7
Haas targets points at Singapore's first-ever Sprint Race
Racing

Haas targets points at Singapore's first-ever Sprint Race

TGR Haas F1 Team previews Round 17 in Singapore, where Marina Bay hosts its first-ever Sprint Race as Bearman and Ocon target a strong result.

Oct 6
Victor Martins named Williams reserve driver for Singapore GP
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Victor Martins named Williams reserve driver for Singapore GP

Victor Martins steps in as reserve driver for the Atlassian Williams F1 Team at the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Oct 6
Piastri takes P6 as McLaren admits pace deficit at Bahrain GP
Drivers

Piastri takes P6 as McLaren admits pace deficit at Bahrain GP

Oscar Piastri finished sixth at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang as McLaren acknowledged a clear performance gap to Red Bull following Max Verstappen's victory.

Oct 6
Vasseur: Ferrari's wrong tyre call cost them at Malaysian GP
Racing

Vasseur: Ferrari's wrong tyre call cost them at Malaysian GP

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur admits the team made the wrong tyre call at the Malaysian GP, but praises Hamilton and Leclerc for recovering to third and fourth.

Oct 6
Verstappen wins Bahrain GP for Red Bull Ford's first F1 victory
Racing

Verstappen wins Bahrain GP for Red Bull Ford's first F1 victory

Max Verstappen wins the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, delivering Red Bull Ford Powertrains their first F1 victory in their debut season as a power unit maker.

Oct 6
Kraken offers fan name on Williams FW48 at Mexico City GP
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Kraken offers fan name on Williams FW48 at Mexico City GP

Kraken is giving one fan the chance to have their name on the Williams FW48 front wing at the Mexico City Grand Prix, plus $10,000 in SOL.

Oct 5
Williams Racing unveils Claude AI-designed kit for Singapore GP
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Williams Racing unveils Claude AI-designed kit for Singapore GP

Williams Racing will wear a limited-edition team kit designed by Claude AI throughout the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, the team announced officially.

Oct 5
Leclerc recovers from last to fourth in chaotic Malaysian GP
Racing

Leclerc recovers from last to fourth in chaotic Malaysian GP

Charles Leclerc recovered from last place to finish fourth at the Malaysian Grand Prix after a puncture, front wing damage and a strategy error in Sepang.

Oct 5
Hamilton salvages P3 at Malaysian GP after minute-long deficit
Drivers

Hamilton salvages P3 at Malaysian GP after minute-long deficit

Lewis Hamilton calls his podium finish at the Malaysian Grand Prix 'bittersweet' after recovering from P17 and a one-minute deficit to finish third at Sepang.

Oct 5
Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires late
Racing

Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires late

Max Verstappen takes Red Bull Ford Powertrains' first win of 2026 at Sepang, beating Antonelli by 2.307s as Russell's Mercedes fails late in the race.

Oct 5
Williams invites fan questions for Vowles after Malaysia GP
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Williams invites fan questions for Vowles after Malaysia GP

Williams Racing is accepting fan questions for team principal James Vowles following the Bahrain Grand Prix held at Sepang, Malaysia.

Oct 4
Williams Scores P17 and Retirement at Malaysian Grand Prix
Racing

Williams Scores P17 and Retirement at Malaysian Grand Prix

Williams Racing endured a difficult Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang, finishing P17 and suffering a retirement despite a strong early strategy call on intermediates.

Oct 4
Verstappen takes 49th career pole at Sepang, Hamilton puts Ferrari on front row
Racing

Verstappen takes 49th career pole at Sepang, Hamilton puts Ferrari on front row

Max Verstappen claimed his first pole of 2026 at Sepang with a 1:35.130, beating Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton by 0.298s ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Oct 4
Norris targets MCL40 rebound at Malaysian Bahrain Grand Prix
Drivers

Norris targets MCL40 rebound at Malaysian Bahrain Grand Prix

World Champion Lando Norris expects McLaren's MCL40 upgrades to perform better at Sepang after a points-less retirement in Baku caused by a Colapinto collision.

Oct 3
Leclerc tops FP2 but flags Red Bull threat at Malaysian GP
Drivers

Leclerc tops FP2 but flags Red Bull threat at Malaysian GP

Charles Leclerc led FP2 at Sepang but warned Red Bull and Mercedes pose the greater threat, citing extreme tyre degradation as the weekend's defining factor.

Oct 3
Verstappen tops Malaysian GP practice, skips soft tyre in FP2
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Verstappen tops Malaysian GP practice, skips soft tyre in FP2

Max Verstappen led FP1 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia with a 1:37.520, then skipped soft tyres in FP2 to prioritize long-run data on mediums.

Oct 3
Sainz Qualifies P13, Albon P20 at Malaysian GP Saturday
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Sainz Qualifies P13, Albon P20 at Malaysian GP Saturday

Williams Racing endured a difficult qualifying session at the Malaysian Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz 13th and Alex Albon starting from the back in 20th.

Oct 3
Leclerc tops rain-hit FP2 at Sepang ahead of Hadjar and Norris
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Leclerc tops rain-hit FP2 at Sepang ahead of Hadjar and Norris

Charles Leclerc led Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris in a rain-threatened FP2 at Sepang, as F1 returns to Malaysia for the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix.

Oct 3
F1 Returns to Malaysia as Bahrain GP Moves to Sepang
Racing

F1 Returns to Malaysia as Bahrain GP Moves to Sepang

Formula 1 returns to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit for the first time in nine years after the Bahrain Grand Prix was postponed from its original Sakhir date.

Oct 2
Verstappen targets first 2026 win as Red Bull sit fourth in standings
Drivers

Verstappen targets first 2026 win as Red Bull sit fourth in standings

Max Verstappen says he wants to win at least one race in 2026 after finishing second in Azerbaijan, less than two tenths behind George Russell.

Oct 2
Vowles: Williams FW48 upgrade delivered on time and to spec
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Vowles: Williams FW48 upgrade delivered on time and to spec

Williams team principal James Vowles says the FW48 upgrade arrived on time, on cost and to specification, with performance gains recorded in Baku.

Oct 2
Hamilton and Leclerc back Vasseur amid Ferrari leadership rumors
Drivers

Hamilton and Leclerc back Vasseur amid Ferrari leadership rumors

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have publicly defended Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur, dismissing speculation over his future ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Oct 2
Mercedes brings update package to F1's return at Sepang
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Mercedes brings update package to F1's return at Sepang

Toto Wolff says Mercedes is bringing an upgrade package to the Bahrain GP at Sepang, admitting the team has missed pole contention on conventional circuits.

Oct 1
Mercedes visits PETRONAS HQ ahead of F1's Malaysia return
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Mercedes visits PETRONAS HQ ahead of F1's Malaysia return

Mercedes-AMG F1 team principal Toto Wolff, drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli visited PETRONAS headquarters in Kuala Lumpur ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Oct 1
Hadjar opens up on Verstappen challenge in Red Bull garage
Drivers

Hadjar opens up on Verstappen challenge in Red Bull garage

Isack Hadjar tells F1's Beyond the Grid podcast what makes Max Verstappen uniquely difficult to match at Red Bull, despite podiums in Monaco and Baku.

Oct 1
Williams offers fans virtual meet with Sainz before Singapore GP
Drivers

Williams offers fans virtual meet with Sainz before Singapore GP

Williams Racing is giving 10 WClub members the chance to meet Carlos Sainz virtually ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, with 5 WClub points also on offer.

Sep 30
How F1 teams tackle heat and humidity in South East Asia
Teams

How F1 teams tackle heat and humidity in South East Asia

Williams Racing details how Formula 1 teams prepare for the physical and mechanical demands of racing in Malaysia and Singapore's heat and humidity.

Sep 30
F1 Returns to Sepang for 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix Relocation
Racing

F1 Returns to Sepang for 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix Relocation

Formula 1 will race at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit in 2026 after the Bahrain Grand Prix was relocated from Sakhir, marking F1's return after nine years.

Sep 30
Ferrari backs Vasseur as Horner speculation intensifies
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Ferrari backs Vasseur as Horner speculation intensifies

Ferrari publicly declared full confidence in team principal Fred Vasseur ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, moving to shut down speculation linked to Christian Horner.

Sep 30
Pérez to Mark 300th F1 Start With Mexico City Show Run
Drivers

Pérez to Mark 300th F1 Start With Mexico City Show Run

Sergio Pérez will celebrate his 300th Formula 1 Grand Prix with a Cadillac F1 Team show run on Paseo de la Reforma on October 28 in Mexico City.

Sep 30
Formula 1 Returns to Sepang for Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Racing

Formula 1 Returns to Sepang for Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Formula 1 heads to Sepang for the Bahrain Grand Prix, the middle round of a flyaway triple-header, with Williams Racing previewing the Malaysia weekend.

Sep 29
F1 Grands Prix held outside their named countries: Full list
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F1 Grands Prix held outside their named countries: Full list

Williams Racing has published a breakdown of every Formula 1 Grand Prix held outside the country it is named after, from Dijon to Sepang.

Sep 29
Albon, Vowles and TZUYU to headline Williams Fan Zone in Singapore
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Albon, Vowles and TZUYU to headline Williams Fan Zone in Singapore

Atlassian Williams F1 Team's Fan Zone returns to Singapore Oct. 5-13, headlined by driver Alex Albon, team principal James Vowles and pop star TZUYU.

Sep 29
Vasseur Promises Ferrari Upgrades Soon After Baku Disappointment
Drivers

Vasseur Promises Ferrari Upgrades Soon After Baku Disappointment

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has pledged upgrades to the SF-26 after Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished P4 and P6 in Azerbaijan.

Sep 29
Williams Racing offers fans Singapore garage tour prize
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Williams Racing offers fans Singapore garage tour prize

Williams Racing is giving two fans the chance to win a garage tour at the Singapore Grand Prix circuit at Marina Bay, earning +5 WClub points.

Sep 28
Haas heads to Sepang for relocated Bahrain Grand Prix
Racing

Haas heads to Sepang for relocated Bahrain Grand Prix

TGR Haas F1 Team previews Round 16 at Sepang International Circuit, where the Bahrain Grand Prix is temporarily hosted after conflict forced relocation.

Sep 28
TZUYU to record theme song for Williams F1 and DAN DA DAN deal
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TZUYU to record theme song for Williams F1 and DAN DA DAN deal

K-pop star TZUYU will record the official theme song for the collaboration between Atlassian Williams F1 Team and anime series DAN DA DAN.

Sep 28
Leclerc calls for Ferrari upgrades after difficult Baku GP
Drivers

Leclerc calls for Ferrari upgrades after difficult Baku GP

Charles Leclerc finished fourth in Baku and urged Ferrari to bring upgrades after running seconds off the pace of Red Bull, Mercedes and McLaren.

Sep 28
Hadjar's pace played key role in Verstappen's Baku podium
Racing

Hadjar's pace played key role in Verstappen's Baku podium

Max Verstappen recovered from eighth on the grid to finish second in Baku, aided by team orders that saw him swap positions with teammate Isack Hadjar.

Sep 28
Williams scores points at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku
Racing

Williams scores points at 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku

Williams Racing secured a point-scoring finish at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, according to the team's official post-race report.

Sep 27
Jamie drives Williams FW47 at Portimão in landmark test
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Jamie drives Williams FW47 at Portimão in landmark test

Williams Racing academy driver Jamie completes a landmark run in the FW47 at Portimão, seven years after joining the team's driver academy.

Sep 27
Cadillac F1 Takes P14 in Baku as Bottas Retires Late
Racing

Cadillac F1 Takes P14 in Baku as Bottas Retires Late

Checo Pérez finished P14 for Cadillac F1 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix while Valtteri Bottas crashed at Turn 15 on the final lap due to a brake issue.

Sep 27
Verstappen falls 0.196s short in Baku despite charging from P8
Racing

Verstappen falls 0.196s short in Baku despite charging from P8

Max Verstappen finished second at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, 0.196s behind George Russell after charging from eighth on the grid in a 51-lap race.

Sep 27
Russell wins chaotic Azerbaijan GP, holds off Verstappen by 0.196s
Racing

Russell wins chaotic Azerbaijan GP, holds off Verstappen by 0.196s

George Russell claimed his third win of the 2026 season in Baku, edging Max Verstappen by 0.196s in a race that saw six retirements including Lando Norris.

Sep 27
Russell wins Azerbaijan GP, holds off Verstappen by 0.196s
Racing

Russell wins Azerbaijan GP, holds off Verstappen by 0.196s

George Russell claimed his third win of the 2026 F1 season in Baku, edging Max Verstappen by 0.196 seconds after two Safety Car periods reshuffled the race.

Sep 27
Williams invites fan questions for Vowles after Azerbaijan GP
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Williams invites fan questions for Vowles after Azerbaijan GP

Williams Racing is accepting fan questions for team principal James Vowles following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for its Vowles Verdict series.

Sep 26
Verstappen edges Russell in FP3 at Baku City Circuit
Racing

Verstappen edges Russell in FP3 at Baku City Circuit

Max Verstappen set a 1:43.922 in Free Practice 3 for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, edging George Russell by 0.099s at the Baku City Circuit.

Sep 26
Cadillac F1 Qualifies P20 and P22 in Baku After Yellow Flag Chaos
Racing

Cadillac F1 Qualifies P20 and P22 in Baku After Yellow Flag Chaos

Checo Pérez and Valtteri Bottas qualified P20 and P22 for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after yellow flags disrupted both drivers' final push laps in Baku.

Sep 26
Verstappen slams Red Bull after P8 in Baku qualifying
Racing

Verstappen slams Red Bull after P8 in Baku qualifying

Max Verstappen branded Red Bull's Azerbaijan GP qualifying performance 'not good enough' after engine and battery issues left him eighth, 1.5 seconds off the pace.

Sep 26
Leclerc takes P2 in Baku as Hamilton left without tow in Q3
Racing

Leclerc takes P2 in Baku as Hamilton left without tow in Q3

Charles Leclerc qualified second in Azerbaijan, 0.837s off pole, while Lewis Hamilton finished sixth after Ferrari's towing strategy left him isolated in Q3.

Sep 26
Russell dominates Baku qualifying with 0.837s pole margin
Racing

Russell dominates Baku qualifying with 0.837s pole margin

George Russell claimed his fifth pole of 2026 at the Azerbaijan GP, beating Leclerc by 0.837s as championship leader Antonelli crashed out in Q1.

Sep 26
Mercedes tops both practice sessions at Azerbaijan GP
Racing

Mercedes tops both practice sessions at Azerbaijan GP

George Russell led both practice sessions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli recovering from a hydraulic issue to end the day second.

Sep 25
Mercedes Set for Baku as F1 Marks 10 Years at Azerbaijan GP
Racing

Mercedes Set for Baku as F1 Marks 10 Years at Azerbaijan GP

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team prepares for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit, marking a decade since Formula 1 first raced on the street circuit.

Sep 25
Williams secures first Q3 of 2026 in Baku with new package
Racing

Williams secures first Q3 of 2026 in Baku with new package

Williams Racing reached Q3 for the first time in 2026 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Carlos starting P9 and Alex qualifying P13.

Sep 25
McLaren Brings Sweeping MCL40 Upgrades to Baku for Azerbaijan GP
Racing

McLaren Brings Sweeping MCL40 Upgrades to Baku for Azerbaijan GP

McLaren debuted a major aerodynamic overhaul at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, including new bodywork, sidepods, floor, and an eighth rear wing for the MCL40.

Sep 25
Hamilton warns Ferrari must find pace after Baku practice gap
Racing

Hamilton warns Ferrari must find pace after Baku practice gap

Lewis Hamilton says rivals 'took another step' in Azerbaijan GP practice as Ferrari slipped 1.1 seconds off the pace by FP2 on the Baku streets.

Sep 25
Hadjar returns at Baku with upgraded Red Bull after wrist injury
Racing

Hadjar returns at Baku with upgraded Red Bull after wrist injury

Isack Hadjar returned to F1 action at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing three races with a wrist injury, finishing FP2 ninth in an upgraded RB22.

Sep 25
Russell sweeps Baku practice, leads Antonelli and Verstappen in FP2
Racing

Russell sweeps Baku practice, leads Antonelli and Verstappen in FP2

George Russell topped both Thursday practice sessions at the Azerbaijan GP, finishing FP2 half a second clear of championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

Sep 25
Russell sweeps Friday practice in Baku ahead of Antonelli
Racing

Russell sweeps Friday practice in Baku ahead of Antonelli

George Russell topped both Friday practice sessions at the Baku City Circuit, leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 0.552s in a red-flag-interrupted FP2.

Sep 25
Russell leads disrupted Baku FP1 as Antonelli suffers hydraulic failure
Racing

Russell leads disrupted Baku FP1 as Antonelli suffers hydraulic failure

George Russell topped Free Practice 1 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, edging Verstappen by 0.4s as championship leader Antonelli stopped early with a hydraulic issue.

Sep 25
Cadillac F1 signs technical trio from Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes
Teams

Cadillac F1 signs technical trio from Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes

Cadillac F1 has appointed Craig Skinner, Eric Blandin and Tim Lean to senior technical roles, drawing talent from Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes.

Sep 25
Williams Racing opens ticket sales for 2027 Miami Grandstand
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Williams Racing opens ticket sales for 2027 Miami Grandstand

Atlassian Williams F1 Team has opened ticket sales for a dedicated grandstand at Turns 11 and 12 for the 2027 Miami Grand Prix.

Sep 24
Williams Racing revives Virtual Garage for F1 race weekends
Teams

Williams Racing revives Virtual Garage for F1 race weekends

Williams Racing has relaunched its Virtual Garage feature, giving fans a closer look at the team's trackside base during Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends.

Sep 24
Albon and Sainz complete 97 laps in Baku Thursday practice
Racing

Albon and Sainz complete 97 laps in Baku Thursday practice

Williams drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz completed 97 combined laps on Thursday in Baku as the team debuted an updated FW48 package at the Azerbaijan GP.

Sep 24
Jamie Chadwick completes F1 TPC test with Williams at Portimão
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Jamie Chadwick completes F1 TPC test with Williams at Portimão

Jamie Chadwick, the world's most-decorated female racing driver, completed a Testing of Previous Cars session for Williams Racing in the FW47 at Portimão.

Sep 24
McLaren brings MCL40 upgrades and H-Wing to Baku GP
Racing

McLaren brings MCL40 upgrades and H-Wing to Baku GP

McLaren arrives at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix with aerodynamic upgrades and the returning H-Wing for the MCL40, as Baku marks its 10th F1 anniversary.

Sep 24
Hamilton shifts focus to top three as Antonelli leads by 101 points
Drivers

Hamilton shifts focus to top three as Antonelli leads by 101 points

Lewis Hamilton says finishing second in the championship would be a huge achievement for Ferrari as he heads to Baku trailing leader Kimi Antonelli by 101 points.

Sep 24
Verstappen backs Hadjar's Red Bull renewal ahead of Baku return
Drivers

Verstappen backs Hadjar's Red Bull renewal ahead of Baku return

Max Verstappen says it 'made perfect sense' for Red Bull to retain Isack Hadjar for 2027 as the Frenchman returns from injury at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Sep 24
Lawson returns to Racing Bulls for Baku after Red Bull stint
Drivers

Lawson returns to Racing Bulls for Baku after Red Bull stint

Liam Lawson steps back into the Racing Bulls VCARB 03 for the Azerbaijan GP as Isack Hadjar returns from injury after a three-race Red Bull cameo.

Sep 24
Williams Racing offers Las Vegas VIP prize for F1 Grand Prix
News

Williams Racing offers Las Vegas VIP prize for F1 Grand Prix

Williams Racing has launched a VIP competition offering one lucky winner an exclusive Las Vegas experience at the 2026 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Sep 23
Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after Red Bull super-sub stint
Drivers

Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after Red Bull super-sub stint

Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls for the Azerbaijan GP after a three-race stint substituting for injured Isack Hadjar at Red Bull, scoring twice.

Sep 23
Cadillac F1 Heads to Baku With Bottas and Perez for Round 15
Racing

Cadillac F1 Heads to Baku With Bottas and Perez for Round 15

Cadillac F1 arrives in Baku for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, both former winners on the Baku City Circuit.

Sep 23
Hadjar returns for Red Bull at Azerbaijan GP after wrist injury
Drivers

Hadjar returns for Red Bull at Azerbaijan GP after wrist injury

Isack Hadjar is fit to race for Red Bull at the Baku City Circuit after missing three grands prix with a wrist injury sustained during summer training.

Sep 23
Williams Technical Brief Previews 2026 Azerbaijan GP Challenges
Teams

Williams Technical Brief Previews 2026 Azerbaijan GP Challenges

Williams Racing Chief Trackside Engineer Paul Williams outlines the key performance factors facing the team ahead of the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Sep 22
Mercedes leads all teams in Baku podiums ahead of 10th Azerbaijan GP
Racing

Mercedes leads all teams in Baku podiums ahead of 10th Azerbaijan GP

Mercedes holds more podiums than any other team at Baku as Formula 1 returns for the 10th Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the street circuit this week.

Sep 22
Mercedes F1 Opens Free Fan Hub in Downtown Austin for USGP
News

Mercedes F1 Opens Free Fan Hub in Downtown Austin for USGP

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team opens a free fan hub at 400 Congress Avenue in Austin during US Grand Prix week, Oct. 22-25, with simulators and show cars.

Sep 22
F1 Commission cuts 2027 race distance, overhauls rain rules
News

F1 Commission cuts 2027 race distance, overhauls rain rules

The F1 Commission approved a reduction in race distance from 305km to 290km for 2027 and introduced a hard stop time for rain-disrupted races at its London meeting.

Sep 22
Williams Racing offers Baku garage tour and meet with Luke
News

Williams Racing offers Baku garage tour and meet with Luke

Williams Racing is offering fans a chance to win a garage tour and meet driver Luke at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, plus five WClub points.

Sep 21
Williams Racing attends Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026
News

Williams Racing attends Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026

Williams Racing attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with the team sharing photos from the event featuring sunshine, home fans, and classic cars.

Sep 21
Williams Racing and Girard-Perregaux unveil two new watches
Teams

Williams Racing and Girard-Perregaux unveil two new watches

Atlassian Williams F1 Team and Girard-Perregaux have launched two new timepieces, the Laureato Chronograph and Laureato Williams Edition, both available now.

Sep 21
Azerbaijan GP Race Moved to Saturday for 2026 Season
Racing

Azerbaijan GP Race Moved to Saturday for 2026 Season

The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will see its race held on a Saturday, with Williams Racing confirming session times for the Baku street circuit weekend.

Sep 21
Alex Albon marks 100th Williams start with special helmet
Drivers

Alex Albon marks 100th Williams start with special helmet

Alex Albon celebrates his 100th start with Atlassian Williams F1 Team with a specially designed helmet marking the historic milestone.

Sep 21
Williams unveils retro Atlassian livery for Madrid Grand Prix
Teams

Williams unveils retro Atlassian livery for Madrid Grand Prix

Williams Racing has revealed a special Atlassian-inspired livery for the Madrid Grand Prix, drawing on the team's 1981 design from its last visit to the Spanish capital.

Sep 21
Williams Academy's Jade becomes first woman to win French F4 race
Drivers

Williams Academy's Jade becomes first woman to win French F4 race

Williams Racing Academy's 16-year-old Jade claimed a lights-to-flag victory in French Formula 4, becoming the first woman to win a race in the series.

Sep 21
Williams WClub Members Get Exclusive Madrid Race Day Watch Party
News

Williams WClub Members Get Exclusive Madrid Race Day Watch Party

Williams Racing hosted WClub members at an exclusive Madrid Grand Prix watch party, with future competitions open to fans who want to attend similar events.

Sep 19
Mercedes unpacks double-header wins at Monza and Madrid
Teams

Mercedes unpacks double-header wins at Monza and Madrid

Mercedes-AMG F1 breaks down back-to-back victories at Monza and Madrid in Episode 9 of the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show with Shovlin, Davidson, and Vesti.

Sep 19
News

World Cup winner Laporte joins Alpine at Madrid Grand Prix

Spain World Cup winner Aymeric Laporte attended the Madrid Grand Prix as a guest of BWT Alpine F1 Team, joining Zidane and Trent Alexander-Arnold at the race.

Sep 19
Tsunoda: Copying Verstappen's setup was my biggest 2025 mistake
Drivers

Tsunoda: Copying Verstappen's setup was my biggest 2025 mistake

Yuki Tsunoda admits trying to replicate Max Verstappen's car setup was his biggest error during a difficult 2025 Red Bull season, speaking on F1's Beyond the Grid.

Sep 19
Verstappen wins Red Bull 'Max vs 100' karting race at Silverstone
Drivers

Verstappen wins Red Bull 'Max vs 100' karting race at Silverstone

Max Verstappen started 101st and won Red Bull's 'Max vs 100' go-kart race at Silverstone, gaining 64 places on the opening lap alone.

Sep 19
Mercedes tops both practice sessions at F1's Madrid debut
Racing

Mercedes tops both practice sessions at F1's Madrid debut

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli led FP1 and FP2 at the new Madring circuit as Formula 1 returned to the Spanish capital for the first time since 1981.

Sep 18
Racing

Arvid Scores Points at Madrid Street Circuit Debut

Racing Bulls scored a point at the inaugural Madrid street race as Arvid finished P9 and Yuki Tsunoda crossed in P14 at Round 14 of the 2026 F1 season.

Sep 18
Audi F1 ERS Coordinator Stefan Powers Team From Behind Scenes
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Audi F1 ERS Coordinator Stefan Powers Team From Behind Scenes

Audi F1's Stefan, Testing Coordinator for ERS Development, explains how the energy recovery system delivers roughly half the car's total performance for 2026.

Sep 18
Norris eyes Spanish GP win at debut Madring Circuit
Drivers

Norris eyes Spanish GP win at debut Madring Circuit

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri head to Madrid's new Madring Circuit for the Spanish Grand Prix, confident the layout suits the MCL40 better than Monza.

Sep 18
TGR Haas F1 Team Names Brandand as Global Licensing Partner
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TGR Haas F1 Team Names Brandand as Global Licensing Partner

TGR Haas F1 Team has appointed Brandand, a Banbury-based licensing agency, to expand its global merchandise and brand presence across new consumer categories.

Sep 18
Cadillac, Aston Martin, Racing Bulls assess Madrid's new F1 circuit
Racing

Cadillac, Aston Martin, Racing Bulls assess Madrid's new F1 circuit

Team principals from Cadillac, Aston Martin and Racing Bulls share their first impressions of the Madring circuit after FP1 at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.

Sep 18
Russell tops Mercedes 1-2 in Madrid's Madring F1 debut
Racing

Russell tops Mercedes 1-2 in Madrid's Madring F1 debut

George Russell led Kimi Antonelli in a Mercedes 1-2 as Formula 1 held its first competitive session at Madrid's new 5.4km Madring circuit in FP1.

Sep 18
Cadillac F1 Splits Results at Inaugural Madrid Grand Prix
Racing

Cadillac F1 Splits Results at Inaugural Madrid Grand Prix

Cadillac F1 finished the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid with Bottas P18 and Pérez retiring on lap 33 with a suspected water-system issue.

Sep 18
F1 Confirms 24-Race 2027 Calendar With Portugal and Turkey Returns
News

F1 Confirms 24-Race 2027 Calendar With Portugal and Turkey Returns

The FIA and Formula 1 have confirmed the 2027 World Championship calendar: 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries, with Portugal and Turkey returning to the schedule.

Sep 18
Norris takes inaugural Madring pole by 0.011s at Spanish GP
Racing

Norris takes inaugural Madring pole by 0.011s at Spanish GP

Lando Norris claimed his 19th career pole and third of 2026 at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, edging Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds.

Sep 18
Antonelli wins Spanish GP as VSC swing hands Mercedes victory
Racing

Antonelli wins Spanish GP as VSC swing hands Mercedes victory

Kimi Antonelli claimed his eighth win of the 2026 F1 season at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at Madring, extending his title lead to 81 points.

Sep 18
Cadillac F1 Names Marcin Budkowski Team Principal Ahead of Zandvoort
Racing

Cadillac F1 Names Marcin Budkowski Team Principal Ahead of Zandvoort

Marcin Budkowski begins his tenure as Cadillac F1 Team Principal at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, Round 12 of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.

Aug 19
McLaren Brings Upgrades to Final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
Racing

McLaren Brings Upgrades to Final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

McLaren confirms rear wing and brake duct upgrades for the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, as the team sits third in the 2026 constructors' standings.

Aug 19
Audi Launches Driver Development Programme With Slater and Felbermayr
Teams

Audi Launches Driver Development Programme With Slater and Felbermayr

Audi's Driver Development Programme, led by Racing Director Allan McNish, signs F3's Freddie Slater and F1 Academy's Emma Felbermayr as first prospects.

Aug 11
Cadillac F1 Reaches Midseason Without a Single Point in 2026
Teams

Cadillac F1 Reaches Midseason Without a Single Point in 2026

Cadillac remains the only team without a point in the 2026 F1 season, battling reliability woes and pace deficits despite veteran drivers Perez and Bottas.

Aug 11
F1 Summer Shutdown Begins With 12 Races and Three Triple-Headers Ahead
News

F1 Summer Shutdown Begins With 12 Races and Three Triple-Headers Ahead

Formula 1's mandatory 14-day summer shutdown has begun, with 12 races including three triple-headers across 11 weeks awaiting teams in the second half of 2026.

Aug 11
Aston Martin F1 and Glenfiddich Launch Limited-Edition Single Malts
News

Aston Martin F1 and Glenfiddich Launch Limited-Edition Single Malts

Aston Martin F1 and Glenfiddich unveil two limited-edition single malts inspired by Adrian Newey and Malt Master Brian Kinsman's shared pursuit of craft.

Aug 4
Tom McCullough Set to Depart Aston Martin After Decade-Long Tenure
Teams

Tom McCullough Set to Depart Aston Martin After Decade-Long Tenure

Veteran engineer Tom McCullough will leave Aston Martin at the end of the 2026 season after more than a decade with the Silverstone-based Formula 1 team.

Aug 4
Antonelli Dominates F1 Power Rankings at 2026 Season Halfway Mark
Drivers

Antonelli Dominates F1 Power Rankings at 2026 Season Halfway Mark

Kimi Antonelli leads F1's official Power Rankings at the midseason break with six poles and six wins from 11 rounds, holding a commanding championship lead.

Aug 4
Audi F1 Spotlights IT Engineer Khawla in Mission Control Role
News

Audi F1 Spotlights IT Engineer Khawla in Mission Control Role

Audi Revolut F1 Team profiles IT Race Infrastructure Engineer Khawla, who ensures seamless connectivity between Neuburg mission control and the racetrack.

Jul 31
News

Racing Bulls Creator Platform Showcases Emerging Talent Across 2026 Season

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls highlights emerging photographers, DJs and designers who shaped fan experiences across six grands prix through its Creator Platform.

Jul 31
News

Formula 1 Summer Shutdown Begins as VCARB Factories Go Quiet

Formula 1's mandatory summer shutdown is underway, with VCARB pausing operations at Faenza and Milton Keynes before racing resumes at Zandvoort.

Jul 31
Norris Wins Hungarian Grand Prix for Second Straight Year at Hungaroring
Racing

Norris Wins Hungarian Grand Prix for Second Straight Year at Hungaroring

Lando Norris claimed his 12th career victory and first win as reigning World Champion at the Hungarian Grand Prix, calling it one of his best races ever.

Jul 29
Formula 1 Returns to Malaysia as Sepang Hosts Bahrain Grand Prix
News

Formula 1 Returns to Malaysia as Sepang Hosts Bahrain Grand Prix

The FIA and Formula One Management confirm Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit will host the Bahrain Grand Prix from Oct. 2-4, 2026.

Jul 29
Antonelli Wins Belgian GP, Extends Championship Lead Over Rivals
Racing

Antonelli Wins Belgian GP, Extends Championship Lead Over Rivals

Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, holding off Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen to extend his points lead.

Jul 20
Antonelli Takes Belgian GP Pole With Commanding Spa Qualifying Lap
Racing

Antonelli Takes Belgian GP Pole With Commanding Spa Qualifying Lap

Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds in a dramatic qualifying session.

Jul 20
Antonelli Tops Belgian GP Final Practice as Hamilton Crashes Late
Racing

Antonelli Tops Belgian GP Final Practice as Hamilton Crashes Late

Kimi Antonelli set the pace in FP3 at Spa-Francorchamps with a 1:45.990 lap for Mercedes, while Lewis Hamilton damaged his Ferrari after clipping barriers late on.

Jul 20
Antonelli Claims Belgian GP Pole for Mercedes With 1:44.361 Lap at Spa
Racing

Antonelli Claims Belgian GP Pole for Mercedes With 1:44.361 Lap at Spa

Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix with a 1:44.361 lap, beating Max Verstappen by nearly three tenths at Spa-Francorchamps.

Jul 20
Alpine Admits Performance 'Not Good Enough' Despite Spa Points
Teams

Alpine Admits Performance 'Not Good Enough' Despite Spa Points

Franco Colapinto scored a hard-fought point for Alpine at Spa-Francorchamps, but both he and Pierre Gasly say the team must improve quickly.

Jul 20
Antonelli Wins Belgian GP to Extend 2026 Championship Lead
Racing

Antonelli Wins Belgian GP to Extend 2026 Championship Lead

Kimi Antonelli overtook Charles Leclerc in the closing stages at Spa-Francorchamps to claim his sixth win of the 2026 season and strengthen his title bid.

Jul 20
McLaren Brings Rear Wing Upgrade to Spa as Energy Management Looms Large
Racing

McLaren Brings Rear Wing Upgrade to Spa as Energy Management Looms Large

McLaren will debut a new rear wing assembly at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, facing what the team calls one of the most energy-starved tracks on the calendar.

Jul 16
Cadillac F1 Team Brings Upgraded Front Wing to Belgian Grand Prix
Racing

Cadillac F1 Team Brings Upgraded Front Wing to Belgian Grand Prix

Cadillac Formula 1 Team confirms an upgraded front wing for Round 10 at Spa-Francorchamps as the rookie squad builds on competitive British Grand Prix showing.

Jul 15
Wolff Demands Reliability Fix as Mercedes Heads to Belgian GP
Teams

Wolff Demands Reliability Fix as Mercedes Heads to Belgian GP

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says reliability issues have cost the team crucial points and calls for clean execution at Spa-Francorchamps ahead of the summer break.

Jul 15
Belgian GP Preview: Antonelli Leads Russell by 25 Points Into Spa
Racing

Belgian GP Preview: Antonelli Leads Russell by 25 Points Into Spa

Kimi Antonelli carries a 25-point championship lead over George Russell into the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, with Ferrari also in the hunt.

Jul 15
Celsius CEO Outlines Global Expansion Strategy Through Aston Martin F1 Deal
News

Celsius CEO Outlines Global Expansion Strategy Through Aston Martin F1 Deal

Celsius CEO John Fieldly details how the energy drink brand's multi-year partnership with Aston Martin Aramco F1 will drive global growth beyond the US market.

Jul 15
Aston Martin Aramco Makes Goodwood Festival of Speed Debut With AMR25
News

Aston Martin Aramco Makes Goodwood Festival of Speed Debut With AMR25

Aston Martin Aramco debuted at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with four AMR25 runs up the famous Hillclimb, driven by Jessica Hawkins and Jak Crawford.

Jul 15
Aston Martin Opens F1 Facility to Husein Alireza in Maaden Series
Teams

Aston Martin Opens F1 Facility to Husein Alireza in Maaden Series

Aston Martin F1 welcomed Husein Alireza to the AMR Technology Campus for the latest episode of Maaden's Driven to Greatness series, guided by Pedro de la Rosa.

Jul 9
Mercedes Celebrates 120th Birthday of Silver Arrows Creator Uhlenhaut
News

Mercedes Celebrates 120th Birthday of Silver Arrows Creator Uhlenhaut

Mercedes-AMG F1 honors Rudolf Uhlenhaut on the 120th anniversary of his birth, celebrating the engineer who created the legendary Silver Arrows.

Jul 9
Albon Takes Blame for Lap 1 Silverstone Crash as Williams Struggles Continue
Drivers

Albon Takes Blame for Lap 1 Silverstone Crash as Williams Struggles Continue

Alex Albon accepted responsibility for a first-lap collision with Ollie Bearman at Silverstone as Williams left their home race without points in 2026.

Jul 9
Bortoleto Scores Audi's First Points Since Australia at Silverstone
Drivers

Bortoleto Scores Audi's First Points Since Australia at Silverstone

Gabriel Bortoleto converted P11 on the grid into eighth place at Silverstone, ending Audi's points drought stretching back to the Australian Grand Prix.

Jul 9
Haas-Backed Countryman Endures Difficult F1 Academy Round at Silverstone
Racing

Haas-Backed Countryman Endures Difficult F1 Academy Round at Silverstone

American rookie Kaylee Countryman finished P17 and P16 in F1 Academy Round 3 at Silverstone, with the TGR Haas F1 Team driver now 13th in standings.

Jul 9
Aston Martin Aramco Opens Immersive Fan House in London's Soho
Teams

Aston Martin Aramco Opens Immersive Fan House in London's Soho

Aston Martin Aramco transformed a Soho townhouse into an immersive F1 fan experience called I / AM House, featuring a velvet-wrapped car and hidden speakeasy.

Jul 9
Mercedes and Alpine Confirm Presence at Goodwood Festival of Speed
News

Mercedes and Alpine Confirm Presence at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Mercedes-AMG F1 and Alpine have confirmed their participation at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the iconic four-day motorsport celebration in West Sussex.

Jul 9
Mercedes F1 Signs RH as Global Interior Design Partner in Multi-Year Deal
Teams

Mercedes F1 Signs RH as Global Interior Design Partner in Multi-Year Deal

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team partners with luxury furnishings brand RH in a multi-year deal to redesign hospitality spaces across key Grand Prix venues.

Jul 9
Audi F1 Scores First Points Since Melbourne as Bortoleto Takes P8
News

Audi F1 Scores First Points Since Melbourne as Bortoleto Takes P8

Gabriel Bortoleto delivered Audi Revolut F1 Team's first points since Melbourne with an eighth-place finish at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Jul 6
Leclerc Wins Dramatic British Grand Prix as Verstappen Crashes
Racing

Leclerc Wins Dramatic British Grand Prix as Verstappen Crashes

Charles Leclerc claimed his first win of the 2026 season at Silverstone as Antonelli suffered mechanical woes and Verstappen crashed out in the closing laps.

Jul 6
Wolff Laments Antonelli Mechanical Failure That Denied Silverstone Win Bid
Racing

Wolff Laments Antonelli Mechanical Failure That Denied Silverstone Win Bid

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli could have fought Charles Leclerc for the British Grand Prix win before a wheel shield failure dropped him to P15.

Jul 6
Hamilton Tops British Grand Prix Practice at Silverstone for Ferrari
Racing

Hamilton Tops British Grand Prix Practice at Silverstone for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the sole British Grand Prix practice session at Silverstone, finishing 0.213s ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.

Jul 3
McLaren Lead Silverstone Upgrades as Seven Teams Bring New Parts
Racing

McLaren Lead Silverstone Upgrades as Seven Teams Bring New Parts

McLaren bring the most upgrades of any front-runner to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with seven teams introducing new parts for Round 9 of the season.

Jul 3
McLaren Targets Silverstone Setup With Floor and Brake Duct Updates
Community

McLaren Targets Silverstone Setup With Floor and Brake Duct Updates

McLaren brings brake duct and floor updates to the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with tyre overheating and wind direction key concerns.

Jul 3
VCARB and HUGO Tap Emerging Designer for British GP Driver Outfits
Community

VCARB and HUGO Tap Emerging Designer for British GP Driver Outfits

Racing Bulls and HUGO selected London College of Fashion graduate Oliver Kearney to design bespoke outfits for Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad at the British GP.

Jul 3
News

Alpine F1 Offers Fans Track Day Prize at Bedford Autodrome

BWT Alpine F1 Team is giving one RISE+ member a driving experience at Bedford Autodrome featuring a Formula 3000 single-seater and Alpine A110 S.

Jul 3
Racing

Alpine Reveals Energy Management Key to Silverstone Sprint Weekend

Alpine Racing Director Dave Greenwood explains how energy deployment and battery strategy will define performance at Silverstone's Sprint weekend format.

Jul 3
Norris and Piastri Dismiss Verstappen-to-McLaren Speculation
Drivers

Norris and Piastri Dismiss Verstappen-to-McLaren Speculation

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri addressed reports of Max Verstappen's management holding talks with the team ahead of the British Grand Prix.

Jul 3
Norris Eyes Second Silverstone Win as Reigning World Champion
Racing

Norris Eyes Second Silverstone Win as Reigning World Champion

Lando Norris arrives at the 2026 British Grand Prix as reigning world champion, targeting a second consecutive home victory at Silverstone.

Jul 3
Mercedes Confirms 2026 British GP at Silverstone as Sprint Weekend
Racing

Mercedes Confirms 2026 British GP at Silverstone as Sprint Weekend

Mercedes-AMG F1 has confirmed the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone will feature a Sprint format, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli racing.

Jul 2
British Grand Prix Set for Rare Silverstone Sunshine and 27°C Heat
Racing

British Grand Prix Set for Rare Silverstone Sunshine and 27°C Heat

The 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone is forecast to enjoy rare warm sunshine with temperatures reaching 27°C on race day, posing setup challenges.

Jul 2
Mercedes F1 Signs Multi-Year Strategic Partnership With Vercel
Teams

Mercedes F1 Signs Multi-Year Strategic Partnership With Vercel

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team announces a multi-year strategic partnership with Vercel, the agentic infrastructure platform, uniting speed on track and web.

Jul 2
News

Alpine Hosts Rugby Star Ellie Kildunne at Enstone Ahead of Silverstone

England rugby star Ellie Kildunne visited Alpine's Enstone factory ahead of the British Grand Prix, meeting Franco Colapinto and F1 Academy driver Nina Gademan.

Jul 2
Cadillac F1 Unveils Stars and Stripes Livery for America's 250th
Teams

Cadillac F1 Unveils Stars and Stripes Livery for America's 250th

Cadillac Formula 1 Team will run a special red, white and blue livery at the British Grand Prix to celebrate America's 250th birthday on the 4th of July.

Jul 2
Teams

Alpine F1 Partners With Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm for British GP

BWT Alpine Formula One Team partners with Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop to supply locally sourced food and produce at the British Grand Prix.

Jul 2
Cadillac F1 Unveils Stars and Stripes Livery for British Grand Prix
Teams

Cadillac F1 Unveils Stars and Stripes Livery for British Grand Prix

Cadillac Formula 1 Team reveals a special red, white and blue livery for the British Grand Prix, celebrating America's 250th birthday over the 4th of July.

Jul 2
The Haas F1 Team's American headquarters
Racing

Haas F1 Team Previews British Grand Prix Sprint Weekend at Silverstone

TGR Haas F1 Team previews Round 9 of the 2026 F1 season at Silverstone, with Sprint racing returning and Ollie Bearman set for his home Grand Prix.

Jul 1
Bearman Reflects on Silverstone Journey Ahead of Home Grand Prix
Drivers

Bearman Reflects on Silverstone Journey Ahead of Home Grand Prix

Haas driver Ollie Bearman discusses his deep connection to Silverstone, the evolution of his career and what racing in front of a home crowd means to him.

Jul 1
TGR Haas F1 Team Launches Fan Loyalty Program With Bon Jovi
Teams

TGR Haas F1 Team Launches Fan Loyalty Program With Bon Jovi

TGR Haas F1 Team unveils 'Haas+ Fans First' initiative offering exclusive experiences, kicking off with a Bon Jovi VIP giveaway at Wembley Stadium.

Jul 1
Newey Reveals Aston Martin's Major Upgrade Package Coming for Hungary
Teams

Newey Reveals Aston Martin's Major Upgrade Package Coming for Hungary

Adrian Newey details Aston Martin's 2026 struggles, from outdated Jordan-era systems to power unit woes, and confirms a major upgrade package for Hungary.

Jul 1
Haas F1 Extends Vellamo Hydration Partnership in Multi-Year Deal
Teams

Haas F1 Extends Vellamo Hydration Partnership in Multi-Year Deal

TGR Haas F1 Team announces a multi-year extension with Finnish water brand Vellamo, elevating branding to the VF-26 wing mirrors ahead of the British GP.

Jul 1
McLaren Unveils Heritage Livery Inspired by 1966 M2B for British GP
Teams

McLaren Unveils Heritage Livery Inspired by 1966 M2B for British GP

McLaren Racing reveals a special one-off white livery for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, inspired by the team's first F1 car, the 1966 McLaren M2B.

Jul 1
Pirelli Selects Hardest Tyre Compounds for 2026 British Grand Prix
Racing

Pirelli Selects Hardest Tyre Compounds for 2026 British Grand Prix

Pirelli has selected its hardest tyre compounds for the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with the Sprint format returning for the first time since 2021.

Jul 1
Wolff Warns Mercedes Cannot Assume Austrian Form Will Continue
Teams

Wolff Warns Mercedes Cannot Assume Austrian Form Will Continue

Toto Wolff says Mercedes cannot take their Austrian GP double podium for granted heading into the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend.

Jul 1
Bwt alpine f1 team logo on dark background
Racing

Alpine Targets Points Return at Home Race in British Grand Prix

Alpine F1 Team heads to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix seeking a bounce-back result after failing to score points in Austria last time out.

Jul 1
Aston Martin Aramco Partners With Zscaler for Zero Trust Cybersecurity
Teams

Aston Martin Aramco Partners With Zscaler for Zero Trust Cybersecurity

Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 team partners with Zscaler to deploy Zero Trust cybersecurity across its operations, protecting data flows between factory and track.

Jul 1
Cohere Deploys Its North LLM to Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
News

Cohere Deploys Its North LLM to Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team

Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez reveals the AI firm is supplying its North large language model to Aston Martin Aramco as Official Generative AI Partner.

Jul 1
Cadillac F1 Team Signs 3M as Official Material Science Partner
Teams

Cadillac F1 Team Signs 3M as Official Material Science Partner

Cadillac Formula 1 Team announces multi-year global partnership with 3M focused on lightweight materials, manufacturing and testing to boost performance.

Jul 1
Russell Wins Austrian GP as Mercedes Extends Championship Lead
Racing

Russell Wins Austrian GP as Mercedes Extends Championship Lead

George Russell converted pole position into victory at the Austrian Grand Prix as Mercedes secured a 1-3 finish to stretch their Constructors' Championship lead.

Jun 29
Russell Wins Austrian Grand Prix, Holds Off Late Verstappen Charge
Racing

Russell Wins Austrian Grand Prix, Holds Off Late Verstappen Charge

George Russell converted pole position into victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing 1.611 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli third.

Jun 28
Audi F1 Confirms Sixth-Fastest Pace at Austrian Grand Prix
News

Audi F1 Confirms Sixth-Fastest Pace at Austrian Grand Prix

Audi Revolut F1 Team confirmed itself as the sixth-fastest package at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Bortoleto and Hulkenberg narrowly missing points.

Jun 28
Mercedes F1 and Einhell Extend Tool Partnership on Long-Term Basis
Teams

Mercedes F1 and Einhell Extend Tool Partnership on Long-Term Basis

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Einhell Germany AG have agreed to a long-term extension of their partnership, with the tool maker serving as Official Tool Expert.

Jun 26
Ferrari Bring Power Unit Upgrade to Austrian GP Under ADUO Rules
Teams

Ferrari Bring Power Unit Upgrade to Austrian GP Under ADUO Rules

Ferrari confirm a power unit upgrade for the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, featuring new fuel from Shell, as the team chases Mercedes in both championships.

Jun 26
McLaren Shelves Experimental Rear Wing for Austrian Grand Prix
Racing

McLaren Shelves Experimental Rear Wing for Austrian Grand Prix

McLaren confirms its experimental rear wing will not run at the Austrian Grand Prix as planned, citing the need for further preparation work at its Woking factory.

Jun 26
Aston Martin Announces Zscaler Deal and TikTok Creator Collective Winners
News

Aston Martin Announces Zscaler Deal and TikTok Creator Collective Winners

Aston Martin Aramco adds Zscaler as Global Cybersecurity Partner and reveals four winners of its second TikTok Creator Collective ahead of the Austrian GP.

Jun 26
Piastri Warns McLaren Faces Tough Austrian GP as Rivals Bring Upgrades
Racing

Piastri Warns McLaren Faces Tough Austrian GP as Rivals Bring Upgrades

Oscar Piastri says McLaren will not be the team to beat at the Austrian Grand Prix as Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull close in with major upgrades.

Jun 26
Antonelli Reveals Mercedes Intra-Team Rules Ahead of Austria
Drivers

Antonelli Reveals Mercedes Intra-Team Rules Ahead of Austria

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli explains Mercedes' new team orders policy and dominates both Friday practice sessions at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Jun 26
Mercedes-AMG F1 Launches Fan Hub at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026
News

Mercedes-AMG F1 Launches Fan Hub at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026

Mercedes-AMG F1 announces a new fan hub at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed with four exclusive prize packages for fans and their guests.

Jun 26
Haas F1 Hosts Students Across Two Countries for Women in Engineering Day
Teams

Haas F1 Hosts Students Across Two Countries for Women in Engineering Day

TGR Haas F1 Team marked International Women in Engineering Day with student visits, panel discussions, and tours at its UK and Italian headquarters.

Jun 25
Cadillac F1 Team Launches Global Licensing Program With Memento Exclusives
Teams

Cadillac F1 Team Launches Global Licensing Program With Memento Exclusives

Cadillac Formula 1 Team signs multiyear licensing deal with Memento Exclusives for show cars, simulators, replica parts and pit stop rigs in MAC-26 livery.

Jun 25
Franco Colapinto at the Melbourne Walk during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.
Drivers

Briatore Signals Alpine Could Extend Colapinto Contract Into 2027

Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore says the team will explore extending Franco Colapinto's contract into 2027 if his strong form continues.

Jun 25
Ferrari Debuts New BBS Rear Wheel Rims to Combat Tyre Degradation
Teams

Ferrari Debuts New BBS Rear Wheel Rims to Combat Tyre Degradation

Ferrari introduced redesigned rear wheel rims developed with BBS at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, targeting improved thermal tyre degradation.

Jun 25
TGR Haas Taps Tsuboi and Fukuzumi for Fuji Speedway TPC Event
Drivers

TGR Haas Taps Tsuboi and Fukuzumi for Fuji Speedway TPC Event

TGR Haas F1 Team announces Sho Tsuboi and Nirei Fukuzumi will drive at a two-day TPC event at Fuji Speedway on July 28-29 with fan access activities.

Jun 25
Dynamic shot of a Formula 1 car racing at Interlagos Circuit, São Paulo.
Racing

Alpine Targets Austrian GP Points With New Upgrades on Horizon

Alpine F1 heads to Spielberg for BWT's home Grand Prix riding a points-scoring streak, with team confirming new car upgrades at upcoming races.

Jun 24
Aston Martin Reveals How F1 Drivers Are Mastering 2026 Regulations
Teams

Aston Martin Reveals How F1 Drivers Are Mastering 2026 Regulations

Aston Martin's Pedro de la Rosa explains how F1 drivers are adapting to 2026 energy deployment, active aero and braking challenges several races into the new era.

Jun 24
Audi F1 Brings Upgrades to Austrian GP as Aron Gets FP1 Outing
News

Audi F1 Brings Upgrades to Austrian GP as Aron Gets FP1 Outing

Audi Revolut F1 Team heads to Spielberg with a package of updates for the R26 and confirms Paul Aron will drive in Free Practice 1 at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Jun 24
Cadillac F1 Brings Major Aero Upgrade and New Livery to Austrian GP
Racing

Cadillac F1 Brings Major Aero Upgrade and New Livery to Austrian GP

Cadillac Formula 1 Team will debut revised bodywork, a new floor and an updated livery at the Austrian Grand Prix as it continues its push toward the midfield.

Jun 24
McLaren Brings Rear Updates and Experimental Wing to Austrian GP
Racing

McLaren Brings Rear Updates and Experimental Wing to Austrian GP

McLaren will run rear corner refinements and an experimental rear wing at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix as the team chases ground in the constructors' standings.

Jun 24
Haas F1 Team Partners With Tokyo-Based Tech Firm NeverMile
Teams

Haas F1 Team Partners With Tokyo-Based Tech Firm NeverMile

TGR Haas F1 Team has announced a new partnership with Tokyo-based technology company NeverMile, with branding set to debut on the VF-26 at the Austrian GP.

Jun 24
Cadillac Brings New Sidepods and Floor to Austrian Grand Prix
Teams

Cadillac Brings New Sidepods and Floor to Austrian Grand Prix

Cadillac confirms a substantial upgrade package featuring new sidepods and floor for the Austrian Grand Prix as the team chases its first 2026 points.

Jun 24
FIA Ratifies F1 Rule Changes for 2027-28, Rebalances Power Units
News

FIA Ratifies F1 Rule Changes for 2027-28, Rebalances Power Units

The FIA's World Motor Sport Council approved sweeping F1 regulatory changes for 2027 and 2028, including rebalanced power units and extended pre-season testing.

Jun 24
Aston Martin Names Jak Crawford as Third Driver for 2026 Season
News

Aston Martin Names Jak Crawford as Third Driver for 2026 Season

Aston Martin Aramco has appointed Jak Crawford as its third driver for 2026, elevating the 20-year-old Texan F2 vice-champion to a full-time F1 paddock role.

Jun 23
FIA World Endurance Championship 2024 Rd.7 6 Hours of Fuji: Ryo Hirakawa (Toyota Gazoo Racing)
Racing

Hirakawa to Drive Haas VF-26 in Austrian Grand Prix Free Practice

TGR Haas F1 Team confirms reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa will make his first 2026 FP1 appearance at the Red Bull Ring, driving Esteban Ocon's VF-26.

Jun 23
Haas F1 Engineer Klausser Shares Path From Math to Motorsport
Teams

Haas F1 Engineer Klausser Shares Path From Math to Motorsport

TGR Haas F1 Team performance engineer Daniela Klausser details her journey from mathematics to motorsport and her role optimizing car setup on race weekends.

Jun 23
Racing Bulls Partner With Salesforce to Deploy AI Fan Engagement
News

Racing Bulls Partner With Salesforce to Deploy AI Fan Engagement

Visa Cash App Racing Bulls announce Salesforce partnership deploying Agentforce 360 AI platform to transform fan engagement, hospitality, and race operations.

Jun 23
Mercedes Offers Fans Hot Lap Experience at 2026 British Grand Prix
News

Mercedes Offers Fans Hot Lap Experience at 2026 British Grand Prix

Mercedes-AMG F1 is giving two UK fans the chance to win a Silverstone Hot Lap experience during the 2026 British Grand Prix weekend, including hospitality and a garage tour.

Jun 19
Mercedes Withdraw Right of Review Request Over Monaco GP Penalty
Racing

Mercedes Withdraw Right of Review Request Over Monaco GP Penalty

Mercedes have officially withdrawn their Right of Review request over George Russell's pit lane speeding penalty at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

Jun 19
Audi F1 Reveals Powertrain Testing Process Through Neuburg Operator
Teams

Audi F1 Reveals Powertrain Testing Process Through Neuburg Operator

Audi F1 offers a behind-the-scenes look at its powertrain testing operation in Neuburg through test bench operator Hakan, who has been with the team since 2022.

Jun 18
Aston Martin to Debut F1 Car at Goodwood Festival of Speed
News

Aston Martin to Debut F1 Car at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Aston Martin Aramco will send its AMR25 Formula 1 car up the Goodwood Hillclimb for the first time, with Jessica Hawkins and Jak Crawford behind the wheel.

Jun 18
Komatsu Slams Haas Operations After Pointless Barcelona Weekend
Teams

Komatsu Slams Haas Operations After Pointless Barcelona Weekend

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu admitted his team was not good enough operationally in Barcelona as their midfield form continues to fade after upgrades.

Jun 18
McLaren Appeal Gasly's Reinstated Monaco Grand Prix Podium Finish
Racing

McLaren Appeal Gasly's Reinstated Monaco Grand Prix Podium Finish

McLaren have formally lodged an appeal with the FIA International Court of Appeal against Pierre Gasly's reinstated P3 finish at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Jun 17
Gasly Extends Points Streak With P7 Recovery Drive in Barcelona
Racing

Gasly Extends Points Streak With P7 Recovery Drive in Barcelona

Pierre Gasly recovered from P14 on the grid to finish seventh in Barcelona, extending his points-scoring streak as Alpine solidify fifth in standings.

Jun 17
Haas F1 Academy Driver Countryman Gains Momentum After Montreal Podium
Drivers

Haas F1 Academy Driver Countryman Gains Momentum After Montreal Podium

TGR Haas F1 Team driver Kaylee Countryman reflects on her maiden F1 Academy podium in Montreal and outlines her development plan heading into Silverstone.

Jun 17
Stella Says McLaren 'Raised the Bar' on Reliability in Barcelona
Racing

Stella Says McLaren 'Raised the Bar' on Reliability in Barcelona

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the team has raised its reliability standards after Lando Norris secured a podium at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Jun 16
Pepperstone Reports 76 Percent Volume Surge Since Aston Martin F1 Deal
News

Pepperstone Reports 76 Percent Volume Surge Since Aston Martin F1 Deal

Pepperstone CEO Tamas Szabo reveals a 76% volume increase since partnering with Aston Martin Aramco, calling the F1 sponsorship 'transformative' for the brand.

Jun 16
Márquez, Djokovic Visit F1 Paddock as Barcelona Weekend Draws Stars
News

Márquez, Djokovic Visit F1 Paddock as Barcelona Weekend Draws Stars

MotoGP champion Marc Márquez and tennis legend Novak Djokovic visited the Audi F1 garage in Barcelona, while Racing Bulls scored back-to-back double points.

Jun 16
Freak Gravel Strike Triggers Fire Switch, Ends Hulkenberg Race in Barcelona
News

Freak Gravel Strike Triggers Fire Switch, Ends Hulkenberg Race in Barcelona

Nico Hulkenberg's Barcelona GP ended when gravel from Liam Lawson's car struck the emergency fire switch on his Audi R26, triggering an immediate shutdown.

Jun 15
Perez Scores Best Cadillac F1 Finish in 14th at Barcelona GP
Racing

Perez Scores Best Cadillac F1 Finish in 14th at Barcelona GP

Checo Perez climbed from 19th to 14th at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, recording Cadillac F1's best finishing position of the 2026 season.

Jun 15
Hamilton Claims First Ferrari Victory at Barcelona Grand Prix
Racing

Hamilton Claims First Ferrari Victory at Barcelona Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory as a Ferrari driver at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, recording his 106th career win in an all-British podium.

Jun 15
Cadillac F1 Qualifies 19th and 20th at Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Racing

Cadillac F1 Qualifies 19th and 20th at Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Cadillac F1 Team locked out the back row in qualifying at Barcelona-Catalunya, with Checo Perez in P19 and Valtteri Bottas in P20 ahead of Sunday's race.

Jun 13
Russell Claims Barcelona Pole as Leclerc Crashes Out in Q3
Racing

Russell Claims Barcelona Pole as Leclerc Crashes Out in Q3

George Russell secured pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with a 1:14.679 lap, beating Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli after Charles Leclerc crashed out in Q3.

Jun 13
Russell Leads Mercedes Friday Pace as Vesti Debuts in W17
Racing

Russell Leads Mercedes Friday Pace as Vesti Debuts in W17

George Russell finished second in Barcelona FP2, just 0.009s off Lando Norris, while Fred Vesti made his W17 debut during FP1 at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP.

Jun 13
Aston Martin Launches Barcelona Fan Experiences for Alonso's Home Race
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Aston Martin Launches Barcelona Fan Experiences for Alonso's Home Race

Aston Martin Aramco is hosting immersive fan experiences across Barcelona and Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to celebrate Fernando Alonso's home Grand Prix.

Jun 13
Colton Herta Makes F1 Free Practice Debut With Cadillac in Spain
Racing

Colton Herta Makes F1 Free Practice Debut With Cadillac in Spain

Colton Herta completed his Formula 1 Free Practice debut with Cadillac at the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing 21st in FP1 at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Jun 13
George Russell Reaches 100 Grand Prix Starts for Mercedes in Barcelona
Drivers

George Russell Reaches 100 Grand Prix Starts for Mercedes in Barcelona

George Russell will mark his 100th Grand Prix start for Mercedes-AMG F1 this weekend in Barcelona, with the team celebrating six standout races from his tenure.

Jun 12
McLaren Reserve Driver Fornaroli Set for F1 Debut in Barcelona FP1
Racing

McLaren Reserve Driver Fornaroli Set for F1 Debut in Barcelona FP1

McLaren development driver Leo Fornaroli will make his competitive Formula 1 debut during Free Practice 1 at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend.

Jun 12
Gasly Regains Monaco GP Podium After Alpine Right of Review Succeeds
Racing

Gasly Regains Monaco GP Podium After Alpine Right of Review Succeeds

Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix third-place finish has been reinstated after the FIA rescinded two five-second pit lane speeding penalties following Alpine's Right of Review.

Jun 12
F1 Drivers Split Focus as 2026 FIFA World Cup Kicks Off in North America
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F1 Drivers Split Focus as 2026 FIFA World Cup Kicks Off in North America

Formula 1 drivers are buzzing about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 19 of 22 grid members having national teams in the expanded 48-team tournament.

Jun 12
FIA Extends Pirelli as Formula 1 Single Tyre Supplier Through 2028
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FIA Extends Pirelli as Formula 1 Single Tyre Supplier Through 2028

The FIA has exercised its contract option to extend Pirelli as the exclusive tyre supplier for Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 through the 2028 season.

Jun 12
McLaren Taps Fornaroli for F1 Debut in Barcelona FP1 Session
Drivers

McLaren Taps Fornaroli for F1 Debut in Barcelona FP1 Session

Leonardo Fornaroli will make his Formula 1 event debut in Free Practice 1 at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, replacing Lando Norris in the MCL40.

Jun 10
Kimi Antonelli at the Melbourne Walk during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.
Racing

Antonelli Carries Five-Win Streak Into Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Kimi Antonelli arrives at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with five consecutive victories and a 66-point championship lead for the seventh round of 2026.

Jun 10
Fred Vesti to Drive Mercedes W17 in Barcelona FP1 Debut
Teams

Fred Vesti to Drive Mercedes W17 in Barcelona FP1 Debut

Mercedes confirms third driver Fred Vesti will replace Kimi Antonelli in FP1 at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP, marking his first run in the W17.

Jun 10
Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona (Ank Kumar)
Racing

Barcelona-Catalunya GP Preview: Teams Prepare for Round 7 of 2026 Season

Formula 1 teams head to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for Round 7 of the 2026 season, with the race renamed after Spain's GP relocated to Madrid.

Jun 10
2026 Chinese GP - Mercedes - Kimi Antonelli - Post Race Celebration
Racing

Antonelli Wins Fifth Straight GP at Monaco, Leads Championship by 66

Kimi Antonelli claimed a fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory at Monaco, extending his Drivers' Championship lead to 66 points as chaos struck rivals.

Jun 10
Stella Admits McLaren Faces Twin Crisis of Speed and Reliability
Teams

Stella Admits McLaren Faces Twin Crisis of Speed and Reliability

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says Canada and Monaco exposed critical performance and reliability weaknesses in the MCL40 during the team's 1000th GP.

Jun 10
Antonelli Claims Fifth Straight F1 Win in Chaotic Monaco Grand Prix
Racing

Antonelli Claims Fifth Straight F1 Win in Chaotic Monaco Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli won a dramatic Monaco Grand Prix for his fifth consecutive victory, beating Lewis Hamilton after a red flag and standing restart.

Jun 10
Cadillac's Perez Loses First F1 Point After Monaco Penalty
Teams

Cadillac's Perez Loses First F1 Point After Monaco Penalty

Sergio Perez finished P10 in Monaco but a post-race penalty for a grid infringement dropped him to 15th, denying Cadillac their first F1 point.

Jun 10
Williams Taps Browning for FP1 Duties in Barcelona and Austria
Drivers

Williams Taps Browning for FP1 Duties in Barcelona and Austria

Williams reserve driver Luke Browning will drive the FW48 in Free Practice 1 at the Barcelona and Austrian Grands Prix, replacing Albon and Sainz respectively.

Jun 10
Cadillac F1 Scores Strongest Result at Monaco With Perez 10th on Road
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Cadillac F1 Scores Strongest Result at Monaco With Perez 10th on Road

Cadillac Formula 1 Team achieved its strongest result to date at the Monaco Grand Prix as Checo Perez finished 10th on the road in only the team's sixth race.

Jun 10
Formula 1 Extends Las Vegas Grand Prix Contract Through 2037
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Formula 1 Extends Las Vegas Grand Prix Contract Through 2037

Formula 1 has extended its Las Vegas Grand Prix agreement through 2037, cementing the iconic Strip Circuit as a long-term fixture on the F1 calendar.

Jun 10

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