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Mercedes Added Downforce. So Why Did Its Car Become Harder to Drive?
Mercedes found extra downforce but a more demanding balance. Its Singapore comparisons helped identify how to make the upgrade’s performance more consistently usable.
Austin Could Crown a Champion. Who Finishes Second?
Antonelli can clinch the championship in Austin, but victory alone won’t be enough. Behind him, five drivers are separated by 37 points in the fight for second.
Legal in 2026. Changing for 2027. What Happens to Red Bull and Audi’s Sidepods?
Red Bull and Audi’s sidepod solution is legal in 2026, but tighter rules change the requirements for 2027. What is the FIA restricting, and who does it affect?
Alpine Is Losing Money. Why Is Renault Still All In?
Renault’s CEO acknowledges losses but continues to back Alpine’s F1 involvement. The reason connects results on the track with the brand’s ambitions beyond it.
No F1 This Weekend? Verstappen Has Another Race to Run
Max Verstappen shares a Mercedes-AMG with Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat at Portimão. Saturday’s three-hour race starts at noon Eastern, with free GT World coverage.
Lando Norris’ LN4 Fusion Secures Its Next Step Toward Formula 1
Lando Norris’ LN4 Fusion has secured a place in the 2027 Formula Regional European Championship, adding another step to its junior racing operation.
Red Bull Commits to Mekies Through 2031 After Return to Winning Form
Red Bull has extended Laurent Mekies’ contract as CEO and team principal through 2031, backing its leadership after consecutive victories in Malaysia and Singapore.
How Adidas Brought Singapore Into Audi and Mercedes’ F1 Designs
Audi’s Peranakan-inspired patterns and Mercedes’ orchid-themed collection brought Singapore into Adidas’ F1 designs, from driver racewear to clothing and footwear for fans.
Schumacher ’94: Netflix Revisits His First Title and F1’s Defining Season
Netflix’s Schumacher ’94 revisits Michael Schumacher’s first championship through archival footage and personal accounts of a season shaped by triumph, tragedy and controversy.
V8s Are Coming Back. Ben Sulayem Names 2030.
Ben Sulayem names 2030 for Formula 1’s V8 return, targeting lighter cars, lower costs and better sound. The detailed technical regulations remain to be finalized.
Austin 2026: The Grand Prix Is Only the Start
Make more of Austin race week with free Williams and Red Bull fan events, Texas Capitol tours and Lady Bird Lake walks, plus concerts for COTA ticket holders.
One Car, Two Continents: The People Connecting Cadillac’s F1 Team
Cadillac’s engineering work connects the circuit, Silverstone and Charlotte. Meet the people keeping data flowing and turning simulator work into physical parts.
Verstappen Has Won at 27 Different F1 Circuits. Singapore Was the Latest.
Singapore became Verstappen’s 27th winning circuit. The path from Barcelona to Marina Bay shows how widely his success has traveled across Formula 1.
Another Engine Penalty Awaits Russell. Las Vegas Could Be Next.
Singapore forced Mercedes to change Russell’s power-unit components earlier than planned. His next penalty could come at a venue the team chooses.
How Hülkenberg Kept a Faster Mercedes Behind in Singapore
Russell had the faster car in their closing battle. Hülkenberg explains how rhythm, positioning and help from Lawson’s slipstream kept the Mercedes behind.
Three Q3s. Zero Points. Gasly Explains Alpine’s Race-Day Struggles.
Three Grand Prix Q3 appearances brought Gasly no points. His Singapore explanation separates a compromised start from Alpine’s struggle to sustain race pace.