Why F1’s commercial boom “can’t be taken for granted”

With McLaren taking over Trafalgar Square, LEGO trophies on the Silverstone podium and Harrison Ford announcing a new partnership with Glenmorangie, Formula 1 really tapped into its ever-deepening commercial reservoir during the week of the British Grand Prix.
Given her role within F1, Emily Prazer would have been delighted to see the series “out-activate” Wimbledon, with the famous grass …Keep reading

How one race shaped Bearman’s F1 future – and marked out his Ferrari dream

Oliver Bearman’s path to Formula 1 has been built on raw speed, early maturity, and an urgent need to make every chance count – like he did with Ferrari – while keeping expectations in check.
There’s a story that says a lot about the 20-year-old. In April 2023, fresh from his breakout Formula 2 weekend in Baku – where he won both the sprint and feature races – Bearman turned 18 …Keep reading

Why developing the all-new F1 tyres for 2026 is so challenging

The 2026 revolution in Formula 1 doesn’t just involve new cars and a different engine formula. It also includes an entirely new generation of tyres – an element that plays a crucial role in modern F1. 
Initially, the FIA wanted to switch to 16-inch for 2026 to reduce weight, but sole tyre supplier Pirelli opposed this for several reasons, including road relevance.
As a result, F1 will …Keep reading

The 2% that changed everything: Has the Red Bull power mystery been solved?

Since the death of Dietrich Mateschitz, much has changed at Red Bull. In the aftermath of Christian Horner’s sacking as Red Bull Formula 1 team boss, focus on power and who holds control at the parent company has come into sharp focus.
The mystery surrounding the 2% stake in Red Bull GmbH that changed hands on 31 May appears to be solved. An investigation by Autosport sister site …Keep reading