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May 8, 2026

Cadillac Launches 'Crews Control' YouTube Series with Terry Crews

Cadillac has launched Crews Control, an 18-part YouTube series hosted by Terry Crews documenting the American team's debut in Formula 1, going behind the scenes from Silverstone to the paddock.

May 8, 2026

F1 teams and bosses agree to ditch '50/50' engine power split for 2027

Formula 1 teams and championship bosses have agreed in principle to fast-track power unit hardware changes for 2027, shifting from a 50/50 to a 60/40 ICE-to-electrical power split to address energy management issues affecting racing this season.

May 8, 2026

F1 is working overtime on contingency plans for its cancelled Middle Eastern races

Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang reveals F1 is working overtime on contingency plans for its cancelled Middle Eastern races, as Q1 2026 revenue surges 53% to $617 million.

May 8, 2026

Smedley Warns Ferrari Risk Spiralling Into 'Negative Loop'

Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley fears the Scuderia could be trapped in a damaging 'negative loop' after their 11-part upgrade package failed to deliver at the Miami Grand Prix.

May 8, 2026

Drugovich: Slick Tyres Are the One Missing Piece from Formula E's Gen4 Revolution

Andretti's Felipe Drugovich praises Formula E's Gen4 car as a massive leap forward, but argues that slick tyres remain the final step needed to earn the series true credibility as a top-level formula championship.

May 8, 2026

FIA Approves Engine Rule Changes to Give Honda a Lifeline in 2026

The FIA has approved revised ADUO engine rules to support Honda's 2026 recovery, raising cost cap allowances to $11 million, adding extra test bench hours, and adjusting upgrade assessment dates following the Middle East race cancellations.

May 8, 2026

Zak Brown Shuts Down Verstappen Talk — But Leaves the Door Ever So Slightly Ajar

Zak Brown dismisses suggestions that McLaren's signing of Gianpiero Lambiase could pave the way for Max Verstappen, insisting the team is fully committed to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

May 8, 2026

Two Races, One Theme: How Tsolov and Minì Mastered F2's Miami Debut

Formula 2's first visit to Miami produced two gripping races. We break down how Nikola Tsolov and Gabriele Minì won the Sprint and Feature Race through tyre management, smart positioning, and late-race brilliance.

May 8, 2026

Leclerc: Ferrari Has More Upgrades Coming, But They Must Be "Perfect"

Charles Leclerc insists Ferrari's upgrade package is working after a tough Miami outing and confirms more developments are on the way, warning they must be 'perfect' to challenge at the front.