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And so, now that F1: The Movie is in theaters worldwide and well on its way to becoming one of the box office hits of the year, let’s put the authenticity to the test and break down what the movie got right about the real F1 world, and what was maaaaybe exaggerated for the Hollywood cameras. (Spoilers to follow!)
Apple and ESPN are two of the leading contenders amid wider interest for the broadcast rights to Formula 1 in the United States, RACER understands.
Formula 1 may end up expanding the grid to 12 teams as the sport grows both commercially and competitively. Cadillac is entering the sport in 2026, marking the return of a all-American racing team. The following team might be a Chinese racing outfit - expanding the foothold within one of F1's most untapped markets.
Formula 1 fandom in the U.S. has been growing rapidly over the past few years. The 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey, performed by the organization itself, polled Formula 1 fans in 186 countries. Of all of these nations, the U.S. "accounts for the largest share of respondents of any individual country," said the survey.
Formula One could go back to using noisy V8 engines with fully sustainable fuel by 2029 at the earliest, according to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Cadillac has ruled out any chance of Daniel Ricciardo returning to Formula 1 with the new racing team. Team boss Graeme Lowdon hit fans with the huge call, saying the Aussie driver was the “wrong person” to help kickstart their campaign in 2026.
Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri signed with IMG Models. The 24-year-old F1 driver for the prestigious McLaren F1 Team has amassed a successful career thus far in the motorsport arena and looks to expand his reach with new modeling opportunities with IMG ’s agency.
After a dramatic final lap in Saturday's qualifying session, Max Verstappen secured pole position for Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.