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Cadillac’s Super Bowl livery reveal signals F1’s most ambitious American gamble

Last night during the Super Bowl, F1’s newest team, Cadillac revealed its 2026 livery. Unlike basically every other team that released theirs with a social media post or a video, this was a massive statement by the team.

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Christian Horner Alpine investment rumours intensify with links to former McLaren Racing backers

Christian Horner has reportedly held talks with MSP Sports Capital about backing a potential investment deal involving Alpine Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has held talks with MSP Sports Capital regarding an investment in the Alpine Formula 1 team, according to a report by Sky News.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 9

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri outline the one new 2026 F1 challenge drivers can’t ignore

McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri says they're spending more time on the simulator to prepare for F1's 2026 rules McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have detailed how their preparations have changed in order to adapt to the upcoming regulation changes in Formula 1.

Adrian Newey News / F1 on SI / February 9

Aston Martin Reveals New F1 Livery as Honda Era and Adrian Newey Chapter Begin

The new Formula 1 regulation cycle is here for all teams on the grid, but for Aston Martin Formula One Team, 2026 represents something far bigger. The

Formula One News / BBC Sport / February 9

F1 newcomers Cadillac unveil split livery in £7m Super Bowl advert

The new Cadillac F1 team launches a split livery in an advert costing a reputed £7.3m broadcast during the Super Bowl - and are being sued over it by Hollywood director Michael Bay.

Lando Norris News / BBC Sport / February 9

Norris confidence 'even higher' as he eyes title defence

Lando Norris' confidence is "even higher" for the 2026 Formula 1 season after winning his first drivers' title last year, McLaren Racing chief executive officer Zak Brown says.

Formula One News / ESPN / February 9

McLaren reveal 2026 livery at Bahrain launch event

Reigning Formula 1 champions McLaren have revealed their 2026 livery at a launch event in Bahrain ahead of this week's resumption of preseason testing.

Formula One News / ESPN / February 9

Cadillac boss confident Bay lawsuit can be resolved

The Cadillac Formula 1 team is confident it will be able to resolve a dispute with film director Michael Bay after a $1.5 million civil lawsuit was filed over the team's Super Bowl commercial.

Esteban Ocon News / Motorsport / February 9

"We could have used it in a better way" - Esteban Ocon's take on F1 2026’s active aero

According to Ocon, F1 cars’ new mobile wings are not real active aero Esteban Ocon has been underwhelmed by the active aerodynamics featured on 2026 Formula 1 cars.

Zak Brown News / HITC / February 9

Zak Brown says Red Bull surprised him at Barcelona F1 2026 shakedown test

After watching the early running at Barcelona, McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes the same four teams will stay ahead of the pack under F1’s 2026 regulations.

Formula One News / HITC / February 9

Damon Hill believes Fernando Alonso holds an edge over his rivals in F1 testing

There’s a chance Fernando Alonso could turn out to be a surprise factor in this season’s drivers’ championship race, despite all the early buzz surrounding Mercedes and McLaren.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 9

Martin Brundle explains why Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would thrive in 2026 F1 rules

Martin Brundle says Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would have relished the challenge of F1's 2026 cars Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle believes Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would have enjoyed racing the new regulation F1 cars.

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Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / February 9

Ferrari hope to catch F1 rivals off guard with surprise upgrade on Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 car

Ferrari took plenty of positives from their first run with the SF-26 during the Barcelona shakedown, with Lewis Hamilton topping the timesheets. But even so, plans for early upgrades to the 2026 car are already in motion.

Oscar Piastri News / HITC / February 9

Oscar Piastri tipped as the ideal replacement for one driver if he leaves McLaren in 2027

Oscar Piastri may have a long-term contract with McLaren, but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from linking him to other teams for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

James Vowles News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Vowles: Missing Barcelona Shakedown was right call for Williams

Williams were the only team who failed to set a time during the first shakedown of 2026 in Barcelona. A combination of factors meant that the FW48 was not ready to make its debut.

Oscar Piastri News / Total Apex Sports / February 6

Inside Oscar Piastri’s Problems After First Run In McLaren MCL40

The 2026 Formula 1 season represents one of the biggest resets in the sport’s history. With sweeping changes to car architecture and power units, every team on the grid is effectively starting from zero.

Max Verstappen News / Into The Chicane / February 6

2026 Red Bull Racing Preview: Can Max Verstappen win another championship?

Red Bull sits in an interesting position going into the 2026 season, with one of the best drivers in the world in Max Verstappen, but the regular inability to get more from their second driver.

Christian Horner News / F1 on SI / February 6

Christian Horner Responds to Red Bull, Mercedes “Cheating Like Animals” Claim

Christian Horner has leapt to the defense of former team, Red Bull, and rivals Mercedes in the ongoing controversy surrounding engine compression ratio tricks in Formula 1.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Komatsu: 'Nobody is satisfied' with Ocon’s first year at Haas

As the 2024 driver market began to intensify, Esteban Ocon was among the first to make a move. The Frenchman signed a multi-year deal with Ayao Komatsu’s Haas, an agreement that came as his relationship with Alpine began to deteriorate.

Lewis Hamilton News / F1 on SI / February 5

Ferrari Questioned Over Lewis Hamilton Announcement Delay

Former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok has questioned Ferrari's handling of the decision to change Lewis Hamilton's race engineer. The Scuderia announced

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

F1: Indian GP organisers renew push for calendar return

Of the 24 races confirmed on this year’s calendar, there are only a few venues with expiring contracts. This creates a very competitive environment for new circuits to secure a place in Formula 1.

Jack Doohan News / Field Level Media / February 3

Haas signs former Alpine driver Jack Doohan as reserve

Former Alpine racer Jack Doohan signed with Haas as a reserve driver for the 2026 Formula One season. The team announced his signing on Tuesday and said he will join Ryo Hirakawa of Japan as reserves for the American team.

Lance Stroll News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Who Are Lance Stroll’s Parents? Inside the F1 Driver’s Family

As one of F1’s most scrutinized drivers, Lance Stroll has rarely escaped attention whether for his early arrival in the sport, his performances on track, or the influence of his family behind the scenes.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 31

How the Into The Chicane Driver Performance Model works

The team at Into The Chicane has developed a model to attempt to grade the performance of drivers over the course of a season. This model attempts to distance the driver from their car to some degree, and grades how they do relative to both their performance on track and relative to their teammate.

Formula One News / Trade Talk Sports / January 29

Welcome to Trade Talk Sports Coverage of Formula 1. Buckle Up!

The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be one of the most eventful – and unpredictable – in the sport’s history. The first Formula One Drivers’ Championship took place in 1950 and consisted of just six races, all held across Europe.