Apple reveals early F1 2026 viewership surge after US broadcast rights deal

Apple reveals early F1 2026 viewership surge after US broadcast rights deal

Just three races into Apple’s first season as Formula 1’s exclusive broadcaster for the United States, Apple SVP Eddy Cue says viewership is «way up» versus last year’s numbers by ESPN — with fans watching more than just Sunday’s grand prix.  Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange Miami on Friday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, […]

F1 rule changes for Miami GP are «just a tickle»

F1 rule changes for Miami GP are «just a tickle»

Max Verstappen has described the Formula 1 regulation changes as “just a tickle” in terms of the impact it will have, but sees the greater communication and interaction between the drivers and rules makers as a positive development. The FIA and F1 used the April break, as planned, to review the technical regulations. The consensus […]

What Apple TV’s Miami Grand Prix coverage means for the future of F1 in the U.S.

What Apple TV’s Miami Grand Prix coverage means for the future of F1 in the U.S.

  The Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix lands at a defining moment in the 2026 season, with more ways than ever to follow how Formula 1 unfolds during the first round in the United States. After a disrupted opening stretch, teams arrive in Miami with upgrades, revised setups and unanswered questions. With a sprint format, […]

On this day: Hakkinen’s last-lap heartbreak

On this day: Hakkinen’s last-lap heartbreak

On 29 April 2001, Mika Hakkinen retired from the lead of Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix on the very last lap. The two-time world champion was having a tough time in what would transpire to be his last season in F1. Hakkinen crashed out of the Australian GP due to a suspension failure when running […]

The steps Honda took post-Japan to overcome Aston Martin’s poor 2026

The steps Honda took post-Japan to overcome Aston Martin’s poor 2026

Before the start of the Formula 1 season, ambitions were high at Aston Martin and the goal was clear: to dare to dream. But even before hitting the track, those dreams had to face a harsh reality, marked by Honda’s shortcomings and, soon after, the need to intervene on the chassis side as well. The […]

We cannot be hostage to automotive companies

We cannot be hostage to automotive companies

As the debate surrounding the controversial 2026 Formula 1 regulations rumbles on, the man tasked with implementing them has spoken out. FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis did not propose the near 50/50 split of electrical power to internal combustion engine output which lies at the heart of the latest regulations, but it was his team […]

The simulations that show how F1 qualifying and racing will change from Miami GP

The simulations that show how F1 qualifying and racing will change from Miami GP

After a month-long hiatus, Formula 1 returns to the track in Miami for a unique weekend, marked by the debut of the changes made to the 2026 technical rules. These changes, introduced based on insights gathered during the opening three grands prix, have two clear objectives: enabling drivers to push to the limit once again […]