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F1 2026 uncovered: Next-gen cars, new tyres, and design decisions

Formula One is making extensive changes to the powerunit, chassis and aerodynamics for 2026, which we'll cover in this series ...
The New York Times

Cadillac and the leap of faith for its first F1 car design

Cadillac is gearing up to make its F1 debut in March 2026. NurPhoto / Getty Images This article is part of our Forever Forward series, showcasing the ways Formula 1 is innovating for the 2026 season.
The New York Times

Inside F1 livery design: How art, sponsors and the science of speed collide

Isack Hadjar races at the 2025 United States Grand Prix in Austin. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; David Buono / Icon Sportswire / Getty Images Between the Racing Lines | Formula One is ...
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1992 McLaren F1: First road car built around a carbon tub

The McLaren F1 arrived in the early 1990s as a clean break from every supercar that came before it, built around a carbon fibre tub that treated a road-going machine like a Formula 1 chassis. That ...
F1 Chronicle on MSN

F1 vs MotoGP: What are the major differences?

F1 features single-seater cars with four wheels, hybrid power units, and complex aerodynamic systems that prioritise downforce and efficiency. MotoGP, by contrast, showcases prototype motorcycles that ...
The Drive

How Audi Drew From Decades of Racing Supremacy To Design Its First-Ever F1 Car

When you’re Ferrari, you have a mostly red Formula 1 car. When you’re Mercedes, you have a mostly silver Formula 1 car. When you’re any other team with a long history in F1, you draw inspiration from ...