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.
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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.
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.
QUICK-TAKE · MARCH 29, 2026
Japanese GP 2026: Antonelli Wins, Leads Championship
Antonelli won the Japanese GP from pole to become the youngest F1 championship leader in history. Piastri P2, Leclerc P3. Verstappen P8 from P11.
PADDOCK-LIFE · MARCH 18, 2026
Nagoya Race Weekend: The City That Gets Paid Without Hosting the Race
Suzuka hosts the race. Nagoya captures the spend. Hotels double, trains fill, and convenience stores cash in. The invisible Japanese GP economy.
ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · MARCH 17, 2026
Suzuka 2026: What the Japanese Grand Prix Actually Costs
Honda pays $25M to host F1 at a circuit it owns. 266,000 fans attended in 2025. The yen sits at ¥150 per dollar. Here is the full economic breakdown.
ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · MARCH 16, 2026
Chinese GP 2026: Antonelli Wins, McLaren Collapses
Antonelli becomes the 2nd youngest F1 winner at 19. McLaren's first double DNS since 2005. Mercedes has 98 points from 2 races.
QUICK-TAKE · MARCH 14, 2026
Qualifying Shanghai 2026: Antonelli Youngest Pole Ever, Russell Survives Q3 Crisis
Antonelli breaks Vettel's 18-year record at 19. Russell stops on track in Q3, salvages P2. Ferrari locks out row two. Verstappen P8 again.
QUICK-TAKE · MARCH 14, 2026
Sprint Qualifying & Sprint Shanghai 2026: Russell Perfect, Ferrari Dangerous, Antonelli Self-Destructs
Russell led every session in Shanghai. Hamilton and Leclerc pushed him hard. Antonelli collided, served a penalty, and lost 11 points.
SEASON-2026 · MARCH 8, 2026
Australia 2026 Hub: Mercedes, Ferrari and the Aston Collapse
Mercedes executed, Ferrari blundered the VSC call, and Aston Martin failed to finish a race. Full economic analysis of the 2026 Australian GP.
RACE-INTEL · MARCH 3, 2026
F1 Prize Money 2026: How Much Each Team Actually Earns
Ferrari earned $277.7M without winning in 2025. McLaren won everything and finished P4 in earnings. Full F1 prize money breakdown for all 11 teams.
RACE-INTEL · FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Bahrain 2026: What the Lap Counts Actually Mean in Melbourne Prize Money
Mercedes leads Bahrain testing with 432 laps. Aston Martin exits with 128. PaddockIntel translates every lap into Melbourne prize money.