Why Mexico City’s thin air changes F1’s aero balance
Using 2,200m as a rounded reference, the standard-air model puts density about 20% below sea level, clarifying F1’s Mexico City setup trade-off.
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Fernando Alonso’s Azerbaijan penalty rises to 30 grid places
Alonso’s 30-place and Stroll’s 20-place grid penalties preceded separate DNFs in Baku; the official result does not state why either retired.
Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 Event Preview: Baku Returns on a Saturday
Formula 1 returns in Baku on Saturday 26 September, with Isack Hadjar back at Red Bull and the softest Pirelli compounds of the season.
Alpine appoint Mike Elliott as chief technical officer
Alpine appoints former Mercedes technical chief Mike Elliott to lead its Enstone engineering operation as the team targets the top four.
Honda names Fukao to lead F1 power-unit programme from October 1
Honda will change its F1 power-unit leadership on October 1, with Yoichiro Fukao replacing Tetsushi Kakuda as Aston Martin begins its works partnership.
Antonelli wins Madrid’s first Spanish GP at the Madring
Kimi Antonelli won the first Spanish GP in Madrid after a Virtual Safety Car reshaped the pit order; Verstappen and Norris joined him on the podium.
Formula 2 unveils 2027 car with revised wings and onboard starter
FIA Formula 2 has unveiled its 2027 car, retaining the Dallara chassis while adding revised wings and an onboard starter for closer racing.
Pierre Gasly claims maiden F1 pole at Monza for Alpine
Pierre Gasly starts the Italian Grand Prix from pole after Alpine delivered a surprise qualifying win at Monza ahead of George Russell.
Tom McCullough joins Red Bull as Head of Racing for 2027
Tom McCullough will join Red Bull as Head of Racing in 2027, adding senior F1 experience as the team rebuilds its trackside leadership.
Lando Norris launches LN4 Fusion junior racing team
Lando Norris launches LN4 Fusion across junior single-seater racing, with Italian F4, FRECA and Formula 3 programmes planned for 2027.