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With a Redesigned Car, Mercedes Hopes It Can Unseat Red Bull as F1 Champion
Its racecar had a lot of problems last year, which the team says it has solved.
F1 Car Design Changes Made Overtaking More Common
The new technical rules introduced this year altered the cars enough to create more exciting racing as drivers battled for position.
An Intense Year for Formula 1 Comes to an End
Races were squeezed into a tighter schedule, but the good news for teams is that the season is finishing earlier than last year.
What’s on the Radio? In Formula 1 Racing, It’s the Engineer
In the old days, teams held up signs to get info to drivers. Now a race engineer can talk directly to them.
Formula 1’s U.S. Grand Prix in Austin Marks Its 10th Year
It still holds a record for the largest Formula 1 attendance, and its success helped spawn races in Miami and Las Vegas.
F1 Racing Often Comes Down to the Tires
Determining which of the three compounds, soft, medium and hard, to use and when, can turn a loser into a winner — or vice versa.
Audi Will Race in Formula 1 in 2026
The company has a long racing history, and was once dominant at Le Mans. It will tackle F1 in 2026.
As Ferrari Falls Further Behind in F1, Its Championship Hopes Dim
At its home race, the Italian Grand Prix, the team remains optimistic that it can stop making mistakes and catch up to Red Bull.
Formula 1 Broadcasts Embrace Technology With Drones, Cameras and a Helicopter
The sport uses dozens of cameras to broadcast the action, from the track, in the air and even from inside the cars.
Michael Andretti Wants F1 to Make Room for a New Team
The son of Mario Andretti has had much racing success, but breaking into Formula 1 poses a major challenge.