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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ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · FEBRUARY 23, 2026
McLaren 2026: What Losing to Ferrari Costs the Champions
McLaren won $175M as 2025 champions. Ferrari and Mercedes are faster in testing. Here's the exact prize money McLaren stands to lose if the gap doesn't close.
QUICK-TAKE · FEBRUARY 19, 2026
F1 2026 Bahrain Test 2: Ferrari's Spec B & Mercedes Pace
Analysis of Bahrain Test 2 Day 1: Ferrari's high-downforce upgrades, Mercedes' pace-setting W17, and Cadillac's telemetry crisis. Technical audit.
MCLAREN · FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Lando Norris Fastest on Day One of F1 Testing in Bahrain: A Valuation of Mileage and Aero Efficiency
Analysis: Lando Norris fastest on day one of F1 testing in Bahrain. McLaren validates aero ROI while Red Bull maximizes mileage per dollar spent.
ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · FEBRUARY 12, 2026
F1 2026 Testing Results: The Reliability Tax and Energy Derivatives
PaddockIntel analyzes F1 2026 testing results. Red Bull's energy ROI vs Audi's reliability tax reveals the hidden economics of the new regulation.
ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · FEBRUARY 10, 2026
The Independent Trap: Analyzing the Economic & Operational Risks of the MCL40 Strategy
Deep dive into McLaren's 2026 strategy, the Mercedes PU integration gap, and why the MCL40 faces a critical supply chain disadvantage against works teams.
OPERATIONAL-STRATEGY · JANUARY 3, 2026
Two Degrees in Catalonia: The Intricate Reality of the 2026 Transition
Analyzing the F1 2026 regulatory shift: 100% sustainable fuels, the removal of MGU-H, and the 350kW electric boost. What the Barcelona shakedown revealed.