ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · MARCH 25, 2026
Bahrain Grand Prix 2026: Cancelled, Costs & What's Next
The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix was cancelled due to Middle East conflict. No tickets, no race. Here's what happened, what it cost F1, and what comes next.
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ECONOMIC-INTELLIGENCE · MARCH 24, 2026
F1 Engineer Salary 2026: From Rookie to Adrian Newey
How much do F1 engineers earn in 2026? From $30K graduates to Adrian Newey's $30M — full salary breakdown by role, team, and budget cap impact.
TEAM-FINANCE · MARCH 23, 2026
Honda's Home Race Reckoning: What Suzuka Really Costs
Honda promised Aston Martin a working engine by Suzuka. Two retirements, zero points, and $415M later — they have to deliver at home.
QUICK-TAKE · MARCH 20, 2026
Wheatley to Aston Martin: Who Really Pays the Price?
Aston Martin gets its fifth team principal since 2021. Audi loses its TP after 10 months. The real cost of this move isn't in Silverstone.
QUICK-TAKE · MARCH 18, 2026
F1's Stranded Equipment Problem: The Hidden Cost of Cancelling Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
Hundreds of tonnes of F1 equipment sit stranded in Bahrain. The $200M headline misses the real operational and cost cap problem.
QUICK-TAKE · MARCH 6, 2026
Aston Martin FP2 Melbourne: Two Batteries Left — The Clock Is Now Financial
Aston Martin entered Melbourne with 4 Honda batteries. Two are gone. No replacements exist. FP2 gave Alonso 18 laps — but the math for Sunday is brutal.
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.
FERRARI · MARCH 5, 2026
The $6.5B Appraisal: Why Ferrari’s Valuation Decoupled from Automotive Reality
Analyze why Ferrari’s $6.5B F1 valuation represents a shift to asset scarcity, outperforming MLB averages and the 2026 cost cap ROI models.
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.
TEAM-FINANCE · MARCH 3, 2026
Aston Martin's Force Majeure Moment: What Skipping Melbourne Would Have Actually Cost
Honda's engine crisis forced Aston Martin to consider skipping the Melbourne race. Skipping would have cost $25M+.
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.
TEAM-FINANCE · FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Cadillac F1 2026: $1 Billion Spent Before One Race Lap
Cadillac paid $450M just to enter F1. Add facilities, staff, and drivers, and the bill hits $1 billion. We break down whether the math ever works.