Red Bull-Ford will not get full new F1 engine supplier status for 2026

The special arrangements for new suppliers were agreed upon as part of the package to encourage new manufacturers like Audi to join the sport in 2026.
In essence, they are allowed extra spending power and extra dyno time relative to the established manufacturers in the build-up to the introduction of the new regulations.
New suppliers can spend an extra $10m in 2023, $10m in 2024, and $5m in …Keep reading
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Steiner sees “no upside” for current teams in expanding F1 grid

Last week, the FIA formally started the process to accept expressions of interest from potential new F1 teams, with the Andretti/General Motors entry the most publicly-known push to join the grid. 
But F1 itself and some of the existing teams have raised concerns about the impact of possibly adding an 11th team, as it would reduce their prize money shares. The feeling is that unless a new …Keep reading
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How do F1’s sustainability goals fit with a 23-race calendar?

The surge in interest from potential race hosts reflected F1’s continued growth and commercial boom, something that is undeniably a good thing for everyone associated with the championship.
But the number of races – ultimately knocked down to 23 after China’s cancellation – only fuelled concerns about the wellbeing of those working the entirety of the gruelling schedule, and the continued …Keep reading
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New Alfa Romeo C43 takes to track with different floor

Valtteri Bottas gave the car its first track mileage at a filming day at the Spanish GP venue, with Guanyu Zhou due to sample it in the afternoon.
It was the first appearance of the real car, previously seen only in show car form and in renders, and also the first track running for any 2023 F1 machine.
The Swiss team has paid particularly attention to the rear end of the car, which has a new …Keep reading
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Verstappen hopes Netflix understood concerns about Drive to Survive

F1 world champion Verstappen revealed towards the end of 2021 that he had refused to take part in any direct interviews for Drive to Survive’s fourth season, citing faked storylines that made it “over the top”.
While Verstappen said last March that he would not change his mind and consider returning, talks with producers ultimately paved the way for him to be interviewed for season five …Keep reading
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Red Bull: New Honda F1 deal was “too complicated” despite talks

The Milton Keynes-based squad had originally looked set to tie up with German car manufacturer Porsche from 2026, with negotiations reaching such an advanced state last year that anti-cartel authorities were notified.
However, amid concerns from Red Bull that Porsche’s requested buy-in of the team could lead to it losing its independence, the discussions collapsed last summer.
Since then …Keep reading
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