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nytimes.com > athletic > 7042522 > 02/12/2026 > f1-max-verstappen-new-cars-fun-anti-racing-drivers

Formula 1 promised an exciting new era. But are the cars actually fun to drive?

Formula 1 promised an exciting new era. But are the cars actually fun to drive?1+ hour, 53+ min ago   (1119+ words) SAKHIR, Bahrain " For years, so much focus within the Formula 1 world has been geared toward 2026 and the start of what was promised to be a new, exciting era for the sport. All-new car designs and all-new engines marked the greatest…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7039024 > 02/12/2026 > mercedes-f1-engine-loophole-politics

Why Mercedes’ engine loophole dispute suddenly has eight F1 cars at risk

Why Mercedes’ engine loophole dispute suddenly has eight F1 cars at risk11+ hour, 13+ min ago   (1363+ words) Kimi Antonelli driving for Mercedes on the first day of the second 2026 F1 preseason test, which is taking place in Bahrain Peter Fox / Getty Images SAKHIR, Bahrain " Formula 1 kicked off its second preseason test of the year on Wednesday. But off-track…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7038526 > 02/11/2026 > lewis-hamilton-ferrari-f1-engineer-replacement

Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari race engineer yet to be finalized, under a month before new F1 season

Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari race engineer yet to be finalized, under a month before new F1 season1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (851+ words) Lewis Hamilton at the second F1 preseason test in 2026 Joe Portlock / Getty Images SAKHIR, Bahrain " Ferrari is yet to finalize a long-term replacement for Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 race engineer, with the Briton revealing he expects another change a few races into…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7036870 > 02/10/2026 > cadillac-first-f1-livery-prime-tire

Cadillac’s first F1 livery and legal squabbles. Plus: Antonelli uninjured in crash

Cadillac’s first F1 livery and legal squabbles. Plus: Antonelli uninjured in crash2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1030+ words) Cadillac spent around $7 million-8 million to reveal its first F1 livery during Super Bowl LX Cadillac F1 Team Welcome back to Prime Tire, where today we can acknowledge that Formula 1 launch season is over, preseason is still going with the second test…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7035603 > 02/10/2026 > kimi-antonelli-crash-san-marino-f1

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli unhurt after car crash in San Marino

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli unhurt after car crash in San Marino2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (580+ words) The incident occurred near Antonelli's home on Saturday night. Glyn Kirk / AFP via Getty Images Kimi Antonelli was involved in a road car accident near his home in San Marino on Saturday, but the Mercedes Formula 1 driver walked away unharmed....

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7033517 > 02/09/2026 > payton-westcott-mercedes-f1-academy

16-year-old American Payton Westcott to represent Mercedes in 2026 F1 Academy season

16-year-old American Payton Westcott to represent Mercedes in 2026 F1 Academy season3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (711+ words) Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Payton Westcott's dream has always been making it to Formula 1. And now, she is taking a crucial step forward as she prepares to race in F1 Academy. Mercedes announced on Monday that the 16-year-old American driver will represent…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7033132 > 02/09/2026 > mclaren-f1-car-livery-2026

McLaren reveals 2026 F1 car, prepared for a spirited title defense as regulations reset

McLaren reveals 2026 F1 car, prepared for a spirited title defense as regulations reset3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (505+ words) The 2026 McLaren Formula 1 car McLaren McLaren revealed its 2026 livery in Bahrain on Monday, with the reigning world champions sticking with the traditional papaya as the predominant theme. After running with black in the Barcelona shakedown, the team returned to a…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7033128 > 02/09/2026 > aston-martin-2026-car-livery-adrian-newey

Aston Martin reveals 2026 F1 car design, Adrian Newey’s first as team principal

Aston Martin reveals 2026 F1 car design, Adrian Newey’s first as team principal3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (311+ words) Rendering of Aston Martin's 2026 F1 car Aston Martin Intrigue mounts around Aston Martin's Formula 1 project, and it's only a matter of days before we start to gather some answers. The team held its season launch on Monday at Ithra, a cultural…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7032042 > 02/08/2026 > cadillac-f1-car-livery-super-bowl-2026-commercial

Cadillac F1 team unveils livery, dual-color car design for 2026 in Super Bowl commercial

Cadillac F1 team unveils livery, dual-color car design for 2026 in Super Bowl commercial3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (392+ words) Cadillac's 2026 car and livery feature a white and black design, with the sides of the cars different colors. Cadillac F1 Team Sunday's Super Bowl marked the first of multiple debuts for Formula 1's newest team. The commercial started with the team's…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7031409 > 02/08/2026 > michael-bay-lawsuit-cadillac-f1-super-bowl-ad

Michael Bay sues Cadillac F1 for $1.5 Million, claims Super Bowl ad stole his ideas

Michael Bay sues Cadillac F1 for $1.5 Million, claims Super Bowl ad stole his ideas4+ day, 39+ min ago   (278+ words) Despite Michael Bay's existing quarter-century long relationship with General Motors, the parent company of Cadillac, the new F1 team pursued a different director for their Super Bowl livery reveal. Mat Hayward / Getty Images for Universal Pictures Renowned director Michael Bay has…...