FEATURED · JULY 25, 2026
Hungarian GP 2026: Tickets, Fees & the €276M Contract Bet
F1's last race before summer break runs July 26. Ticket prices, Hungary's €276M hosting deal, and the title fight entering Budapest.
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RACE ANALYSIS · JULY 25, 2026
Mercedes Spa Software Fault Hit the Title Leader Too
Mercedes confirmed the software fault that wrecked Russell's Spa race was also on Antonelli's car — what it means for the title lead.
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ANTONELLI'S CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD
REGULATIONS · JULY 25, 2026
Norris: F1 Wrote 2026 Engine Rules to Sign Audi, Not to Race
Norris says F1's 50-50 hybrid split was written to sign Audi, not to race. What the 2026 rules cost teams and drivers in return.
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2026 HYBRID POWER SPLIT
RACE INTEL · JULY 6, 2026
British GP 2026: Leclerc Ends a 623-Day Drought
Leclerc's first win in 623 days, Antonelli's lead cut from 66 to 22 points in three races — the 2026 British GP decoded from the data.
623
Days since Leclerc's previous win
Standings
Full standings on the Hub →Drivers
1Andrea Kimi Antonelli267
2George Russell201
3Lewis Hamilton191
4Lando Norris171
5Charles Leclerc155
Constructors
1Mercedes468
2Ferrari346
3McLaren285
4Red Bull186
5RB F1 Team71
This Race's Movers
Italian Grand PrixBiggest Riser · Drivers
Yuki Tsunoda
+3P23 → P20
Biggest Fall · Drivers
Liam Lawson
−1P9 → P10
Biggest Fall · Constructors
Williams
−1P9 → P10
Circuit Intelligence · Round 14 · September 13
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2026 · 1 races
JUNE 28, 2026
What Russell's Austria Win Actually Means for Mercedes
Russell won Austria from pole. Why it matters more in the contract room than the standings — and what it means for Mercedes' £140M+ sponsor machine.
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POINTS GAP — ANTONELLI VS RUSSELL
RACE INTEL · JUNE 27, 2026
Canadian Grand Prix 2026: Prize Money, Tickets & Montreal's $162M Economic Impact
Montreal's Canadian GP generates $162M CAD annually — the full breakdown of prize money, ticket costs, and what the Indy 500 calendar clash means for F1's North American business.
RACE WEEKEND ECONOMICS · MAY 14, 2026
Canadian Grand Prix 2026: Prize Money, Tickets & Montreal's $162M Economic Impact
The 2026 Canadian GP runs May 22-24 at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Here's the full ticket breakdown, prize money structure, and Montreal's $162M economic impact.
INDYCAR · MAY 8, 2026
Alex Zanardi: The Racing Career, the Crashes, and the Legacy That Outlived Both
Alex Zanardi died May 1, 2026, aged 59. Two IndyCar titles, four Paralympic golds, two life-altering accidents. Here is the full story of his extraordinary life.
MOTORSPORT BUSINESS · MAY 7, 2026
F1 vs NASCAR vs IndyCar: Driver Salaries 2026 Compared
Verstappen earns $70M. Kyle Busch earns $16.9M. Colton Herta earns $7M. The full salary comparison across motorsport's three biggest series in 2026.
INDYCAR · MAY 7, 2026
Indianapolis 500 2026: Prize Money, Purse Breakdown & Economic Impact
The 110th Indy 500 runs May 24, 2026. Here's the full prize money breakdown, what the winner earns, and the $566M economic impact on Indianapolis.
MAY 7, 2026
Apple TV's F1 Play Is Working in the US — But Sky Just Slammed the Door on What Comes Next
Apple TV is winning the US F1 ratings race. But Sky just signed a £1B deal through 2034, and it changes everything about Apple's global ambitions.
ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE · APRIL 22, 2026
Miami Grand Prix 2026: Prize Money & Economic Impact
The 2026 Miami GP generates $500M+ for South Florida. Here's how F1 prize money works, what each constructor earns, and why Miami is F1's most valuable US race.
DRIVER FINANCE · APRIL 21, 2026
Max Verstappen to Mercedes 2026: The $76M Decision
Verstappen can leave Red Bull free of charge in 2026. But Mercedes has Russell and Antonelli locked in. The exit clause, the numbers, and what happens next.
DRIVER FINANCE · APRIL 6, 2026
Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Salary 2026: Contract & Net Worth
Lewis Hamilton net worth 2026: $450M. Ferrari salary $60M base, $100M total. Dating Kim Kardashian. Full contract, sponsors & business empire breakdown.
DRIVER FINANCE · APRIL 6, 2026
How Much Do F1 Drivers Make in 2026? Full Salary Grid
From Verstappen's $76M to rookies on $500K — here's the complete 2026 F1 driver salary breakdown, including bonuses, per-race earnings, and team payrolls.
PADDOCK LIFE · APRIL 5, 2026
Miami Grand Prix 2026: What It Actually Costs to Attend
Campus Pass, grandstands, Paddock Club — here's exactly what the 2026 Miami Grand Prix costs to attend, and what the race generates for South Florida.
ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE · APRIL 3, 2026
Christian Horner Alpine Bid: The $600M F1 Power Struggle
Christian Horner wants back into F1 via Alpine. So does Mercedes. Now a baseball billionaire may outbid them both. Here's what's really at stake.
REGULATIONS · APRIL 3, 2026
F1 2026 Rule Changes: Six Fixes Before Miami GP
F1 stakeholders meet April 9 to fix the biggest problems with 2026 regulations before Miami. Here's what's on the table and who pays the price.
DRIVER FINANCE · APRIL 2, 2026
Max Verstappen Net Worth 2026: Salary & Earnings
Max Verstappen's net worth in 2026 is estimated at $200–$250M. Red Bull salary, sponsors, jet, yacht, and what he loses if he retires.
ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE · APRIL 1, 2026
F1 Drivers in Monaco 2026: The Tax Strategy Behind the Move
12 of 22 F1 drivers live in Monaco in 2026. Zero income tax means Verstappen saves $31M yearly. Full grid breakdown and who doesn't qualify.