According to Motorsport.com's analysis in 2025, 16 percent of the new fans gained over the previous five years say the Netflix docuseries was their entry point, with younger audiences being won over by the personalities of drivers and the rivalries that erupt between them.

It came as something of a shock when Ford Racing decided to move its annual motorsports announcement from Charlotte, NC, home of NASCAR, to Detroit’s Michigan Central Station this year – but there was good reason for the move considering the big news this time around puts the automaker on a truly

The series’ United States expansion has boosted its fortunes in recent years, with new grands prix in Miami and Las Vegas capitalizing on the swell of American viewership. The 2026 season also marks the start of a deal with Apple as F1’s new U.S. TV broadcast partner.

Briton Luke Browning has been chosen as Williams' reserve driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Browning, 23, impressed during the Formula 2 campaign in 2025, finishing fourth in the championship with Hitech GP after nine podium finishes and one victory.

Ford and General Motors have battled over bragging rights for decades, but now the two marques will take their rivalry onto the global stage of Formula 1.

We are only a couple of weeks into the new year although 2026 probably couldn’t have gotten off to a better start for Formula 1 driver Alex Albon and professional golfer Lily Muni He. MORE: Livvy Dunne shows off impressive swing after meeting Tiger Woods Albon has shared some wonderful news on Instagram that

One of Formula 1's biggest ever rules refreshes is upon us, making 'launch season' more intriguing than ever as we get a chance to see the all-new cars before they hit the track.

Perez was joined by team-mate Valtteri Bottas and reserve driver Zhou Guanyu to carry out the shakedown of the American single-seater. Cadillac shared a clip of its first F1 racer running on track, which also offered a preview of the engine note of its Ferrari power unit.