How F1 finally cracked the U.S, Aston Martin sees quick results from new wind tunnel, and other big updates

How F1 finally cracked the U.S

Formula 1 is becoming more popular in the U.S., with over 52 million American fans and three races in Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas. This growth comes from a five-year plan, the success of the Netflix show Drive to Survive, and upcoming projects like the F1 movie and Cadillac joining in 2026. More American brands are now sponsoring teams, and Ferrari has as many U.S. sponsors as it does from Italy. Still, F1 has a hard time reaching as many people or making as much money from fans as major U.S. sports leagues.

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Aston Martin sees quick results from new wind tunnel

Aston Martin’s new wind tunnel at its Silverstone base is helping improve its car’s aerodynamics. Andy Cowell said it has already provided useful information, but the team is still working to turn that into better results on the track. The tunnel is being used to test the current AMR25 and the 2026 car with Adrian Newey’s help. Cowell is hopeful the new tool will help Aston Martin become a strong contender when the 2026 regulations are in place.

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FIA president hints at changing controversial swearing rules

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said he's open to changing the new rules about swearing and driver behavior after months of criticism. The FIA added a new section called Appendix B, which gives punishments for things like swearing, but many people said the rules were too strict and unfair. Max Verstappen didn't speak freely after a race because he feared getting in trouble, and Carlos Sainz was fined for missing the national anthem while others weren't punished for swearing. Ben Sulayem said he understands the drivers' concerns and wants to improve the rules.

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Should Piastri get upgrade priority over Norris?

Lando Norris’s win at last year’s Miami Grand Prix was a big moment for him, but now Oscar Piastri leads McLaren, which may change the team’s priorities. McLaren has given Norris upgrades first in the past, but with Piastri leading the championship, he might get them now. The sprint race could be less predictable this year, as softer tires may influence strategy after a mostly static result last year. With the absence of local driver Logan Sargeant, Formula 1’s U.S. representation continues to diminish, while Haas remains the only American team until Cadillac’s arrival next season.

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Hamilton and Leclerc vs the clock

Delivering a crucial kit to Scuderia Ferrari HP for the Miami Grand Prix sounds simple… until everything goes sideways. From multimodal transport mishaps to customs holdups and unexpected connection failures, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc must quickly overcome three high-stakes logistical challenges. They’re legends, sure… But can they even pull this off in time?