Formula One

As Formula 1 evolves, AI becomes part of the race

Technology leads the top 10 F1 spending categories, hitting an estimated US$769 million

While F1 executives currently have plans in place to manage these increases, Domenicali acknowledged that further market volatility could force the organisation to reevaluate its strategy.

Formula 1 CEO says rescheduling one Middle East race is an option

The cancellation of two of the season’s 24 races dealt a financial blow to the sport

Formula One has introduced sweeping new rules this year, with the hybrid power units in the cars now split near 50-50 between electric and combustion power.

F1’s governing FIA introduces energy management tweaks for Japan qualifying

The new rules have spiced up the wheel-to-wheel action in the first two races

Sources say the races are unlikely to be rescheduled for later in the year due to logistics and weather, although the statement did not explicitly rule that out.

F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Formula 2, Formula 3 and the all-female F1 Academy rounds are also cancelled

BYD, known for making affordable electric and hybrid vehicles, is trying to broaden its appeal by expanding into luxury cars.

BYD explores F1 entry in first auto racing push

The potential costs of entering F1 could be a significant obstacle

Melbourne’s Grand Prix is one of Australia’s best-attended sporting events, last year attracting more than 465,000 fans across four days, according to Formula 1.

Melbourne Grand Prix set to proceed despite Middle East travel chaos

Still, concerns remain over upcoming races in the F1 calendar, with events in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain scheduled for April

Mercedes' George Russell during practice at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi last December. In 2014, when F1 first introduced hybrid engines, Mercedes emerged with by far the best, setting it on course for eight consecutive world championship wins through 2021.

F1’s new engines are sport’s biggest gamble in 12 years. Here’s what changed

So much work has gone into producing the beating heart of the cars; this again puts their performance in the spotlight after years of relative parity

StanChart’s branding will feature on trackside signage; its clients will have the opportunity to benefit from a “range of exclusive experiences”, says the bank.

StanChart announces multi-year partnership with Formula 1

The bank will also work with F1 Academy to promote inclusion and champion female motorsport talent

Mercedes finishes second last season, with George Russell (left) taking two wins. Doriane Pin (right) is the winner of last year’s all-female F1 Academy series.

Mercedes reveals images of 2026 F1 car, announces Microsoft deal

A sponsorship expert says the deal could be worth US$60 million a year

Despite a dip in recent years, Toto Wolff (above) led Mercedes when it dominated Formula One with seven-time champion driver Lewis Hamilton.

Mercedes F1 CEO Wolff in talks to sell stake at US$6 billion value: source

He is in advanced talks to offload about 5% of the team to CrowdStrike Holdings CEO George Kurtz