Key Highlights Preparations and pre-race build-up are officially underway for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin. Teams, drivers, and paddock personnel have arrived in Texas to commence media obligations and initial technical preparations. Live trackside reporting is tracking unfolding paddock developments, team storylines, and track-action build-up across the ...
Key Highlights: Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner described his departure as “pretty abrupt and quite brutal” during an appearance in New York. Horner noted that company dynamics shifted following the late 2022 passing of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, leading to corporate efforts to centralize control. Over a two-decade tenure ...
Key Highlights: LEGO has captured Max Verstappen’s fourth championship-winning Formula 1 machine in the 1,639-piece LEGO Technic Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 set. Priced at $229.99 in the United States and ÂŁ199.99 in the UK, the detailed 18+ collectible features a functional V6 engine, two-speed gearbox, and working suspension. Following high consumer demand since its ...
Key Highlights: General Motors will officially open its dedicated Formula 1 engine facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 18. Cadillac aims to become a full works power unit supplier for the 2029 season after receiving official FIA approval in 2025. While managing a difficult debut season with customer Ferrari engines, GM is navigating potential ...
Key Highlights: Audi junior driver Freddie Slater will make his Formula 1 weekend debut with FP1 outings at the Mexico City and Sao Paulo Grands Prix. Slater will replace race drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto for one session each, completing Audi’s mandatory rookie practice requirements. Cadillac test and development driver Colton Herta will take ...
Key Highlights: Former Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner revealed that Red Bull shareholders and CEO Oliver Mintzlaff personally contacted him following Red Bull Ford Powertrains’ first Formula 1 victory. Horner, who was dismissed in July 2025 and replaced by Laurent Mekies, was the driving architect behind creating the Milton Keynes engine division following ...
Key Highlights: The 2026 Formula 1 championship travels to Austin, Texas, for the upcoming United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas. Formula 1 has launched a new “Higher or Lower” interactive game powered by Global AI Partner AWS, challenging fans to test their knowledge of on-track overtaking. Participants predict whether a driver’s ...
Key Highlights Cadillac has introduced the exclusive Escalade-V Checo Perez Edition, limiting production strictly to 11 units in honor of Sergio Perez’s Formula 1 racing number. Priced at 4,099,000 pesos (approximately $222,500), the bespoke luxury SUV features cosmetic enhancements, carbon fiber accents, and serialized plaques bearing Perez’s signature. The unveiling coincides with Perez’s upcoming 300th ...
Key Highlights Pirelli has allocated the middle-of-the-range compounds—C2 (Hard), C3 (Medium), and C4 (Soft)—for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. High wear levels stemming from aging asphalt remain a dominant concern, stressing both the front axle in Sector 1 and the rear tires in Sector 3. While a one-stop ...
Key Highlights: The Circuit of The Americas (COTA) hosts Round 18 of the 2026 Formula 1 championship, continuing its role as America’s premier purpose-built Grand Prix venue. Designed by Hermann Tilke, the 5.513 km track features elements inspired by iconic circuits such as Silverstone and Hockenheim, alongside a dramatic uphill climb into Turn 1. Lewis ...
Key Highlights: TAG Heuer has introduced the special-edition Formula 1 Solargraph x Oracle Red Bull Racing timepiece to celebrate a decade-long partnership with the Formula 1 team. Priced at £1,900 (around $2,250), the 38 mm solar-powered timepiece incorporates Red Bull’s signature livery colors and advanced materials. The unveiling coincides with the United States Grand Prix ...
Key Highlights: McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has launched “Lando’s Original Service Department,” a 12-piece retro workwear clothing line under his LN4 brand, at a converted 1970s-style Austin fuel station. The pop-up store, located at 1500 San Jacinto Boulevard, runs through race weekend and includes interactive activations supported by McLaren partner Google Gemini. The ...