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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.

SEASON-2026 · MARCH 5, 2026

Aston Martin's Honda Crisis Has a Price Tag — and It's Not Just Points

We model what that costs Aston Martin in terms of prize money, Aramco sponsorship exposure, and the constructors' championship trajectory.

SEASON-2026 · MARCH 5, 2026

The $30M Monthly Gamble: Why Cadillac’s Premature Spending is a Masterclass in Asset Valuation

Discover why Cadillac’s $30M monthly burn rate is a strategic play to bypass the 2026 F1 cost cap and secure a $1.5B+ franchise valuation.

SEASON-2026 · MARCH 2, 2026

Australian Grand Prix 2026: Tickets, Costs & Economic Impact

Tickets from AUD $385. Hospitality at AUD $6,895. Victoria pays $78M to host it. The full economic breakdown of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.

SPONSORSHIPS · MARCH 2, 2026

Disney x F1: Bernie Said Advertise With Disney. Liberty Media Did.

In 2014 Bernie Ecclestone told marketers to advertise with Disney if they wanted young audiences. In 2026, Disney is in the F1 paddock.

SPONSORSHIPS · MARCH 1, 2026

WhatsApp x Mercedes: The $2.8M Button

How WhatsApp generated $2.8M in earned media and 1.86 billion impressions from a steering wheel button. The full financial breakdown of F1's most efficient sponsorship.

F1-ACADEMY · FEBRUARY 25, 2026

F1 Academy Teams Are Not Running a Charity: The Sponsorship Machine Behind Women's F1

F1 Academy isn't charity. It's a calculated sponsorship platform where American Express, TAG Heuer, and Standard Chartered pay to reach F1's youngest audience.

SPONSORSHIPS · FEBRUARY 18, 2026

Apple TV F1 Deal: The $750M Strategy Redefining U.S. Racing

Apple TV launches its dedicated F1 channel. Explore the $150M annual ROI, 2026 technical integration, and the end of the ESPN era. Read more!

OPERATIONAL-STRATEGY · FEBRUARY 17, 2026

Barcelona 2032: The 50M€ Infrastructure Gamble to Defeat the Street Circuit Era

Analysis of Barcelona's F1 extension to 2032. How the 50M€ investment in the Circuit Rooftop and solar power defeated the street circuit trend.

ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · FEBRUARY 17, 2026

Beyond the Headlines: Why Apple TV and Aston Martin’s "Slow" Test are the Same Business Move

Connecting the dots between Apple's F1 channel, Aston Martin's testing struggles, and the new $6B business reality of the Paddock.

ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · FEBRUARY 10, 2026

The Cupertino Pivot: Analyzing the Economics of Apple’s $750 Million Formula 1 Takeover

Apple pays $750M for exclusive U.S. F1 rights through 2030. Free practice sessions, 4K uncompressed, Apple One bundle.

ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · FEBRUARY 7, 2026

Cyan Ambitions: The Economic & Strategic Implications of Russell’s IWC Signature in the Post-Hamilton Era

Analysis of George Russell's IWC signature launch, the commercial shift at Mercedes-AMG post-Hamilton, and the 2026 sponsorship.

ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · FEBRUARY 1, 2026

The Airbox Arbitrage: How Microsoft and Mercedes are Reimagining the Cost Cap Era

Analyze the $60M Mercedes-Microsoft partnership. How Azure AI and real-time simulations optimize supply chain efficiency under F1’s strict 2026 financial rules.

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