After consecutive constructors' titles, McLaren's F1 dynasty faces its toughest challenge yet: the sweeping 2026 technical regulations. Team boss Andrea Stella believes the team's core methodologies can survive the reset, but translating its current dominance into a new era is far from guaranteed.
Toto Wolff has given a rare nod of respect to Red Bull's new in-house power unit project, acknowledging its apparent reliability after the first major 2026 prototype test. He cautioned, however, that true performance levels remain completely unknown.
McLaren reveals its 2026 F1 livery in Bahrain, launching its bid for a third straight constructors' title with returning drivers Norris and Piastri, as the team navigates new engine rules with a cautious upgrade strategy.
Mercedes and Aston Martin have taken a unique approach to F1's new 2026 active aerodynamics, mounting the front wing nose unconventionally. This choice affects drag reduction, car balance, and aerodynamic flow, setting them apart from rivals like Ferrari and creating an early technical intrigue for the season ahead.
Mercedes' George Russell believes safety concerns over drastic closing speeds in F1's 2026 season are overstated, explaining that wet-weather racing naturally promotes greater energy harvesting, preventing the battery drain that causes major speed deficits. He also praised the new car generation for being easier to drive and follow.
McLaren concedes that its championship-winning low-rake floor philosophy will be nullified by F1's 2026 rules, which force a return to high-rake designs. The team accepts this technical reset, acknowledging its current car offers little direct carry-over as it starts from scratch to adapt to the new aerodynamic paradigm.
Cadillac has revealed the livery and design of its first Formula 1 car, a bold split-black-and-gray challenger. This marks the American brand's official visual entry into F1, partnering with a new team for the 2028 season and signaling a major shift in the sport's competitive landscape.
Cadillac unveiled the dramatic two-tone livery for its new Formula 1 team during the Super Bowl, announcing its arrival with a major marketing splash. The Ferrari-powered car, featuring sponsors like IFS and Jim Beam, will be driven by Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas when the team debuts in 2026.
McLaren, Cadillac, and Aston Martin have unveiled their 2026 F1 car liveries, completing the grid's visual launch. In a parallel technical development, Audi's Mattia Binotto warns that development of the new 100% sustainable fuels could create performance gaps worth nearly half a second per lap, marking a crucial early battleground for the new regulatory era.
Cadillac has launched its 2026 F1 car with a bold, asymmetrical black-and-white livery, marking General Motors' grand entry into the sport with Ferrari power and an experienced driver duo of Perez and Bottas.
Cadillac has denied filmmaker Michael Bay's lawsuit alleging it stole his ideas for its Super Bowl ad that debuted its 2026 F1 car. Bay is suing for $1.5 million, claiming his concepts were used after he was dropped from the project. Cadillac states the ad's concept was pre-existing and Bay was cut due to scheduling conflicts.
Cadillac used a Super Bowl ad featuring a JFK speech to unveil the livery for its 2026 F1 team, confirming Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as its drivers in a major marketing push ahead of its official entry.
