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The Cadillac Formula 1 team has revealed a special stars-and-stripes livery for its debut home race at the Miami Grand Prix on May 1-3. The subtle design builds on the team's black-and-white motif with faded U.S. flag elements, 50 stars on the front wing, stars on the engine cover, and limited red, white, and blue accents including 'USA' on the rear wing. Officials hailed the confident look, but fans have mixed reactions, many calling for more color.

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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has said his second-place finish at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix means more to him than 50% of his nine Formula 1 victories. The Australian explained he maximized his performance across the weekend despite a poor start to the season. Piastri now holds sixth in the drivers' standings with 21 points after three rounds.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri topped FP2 at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix with a 1:19.729s lap, ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Teams grappled with energy management under new rules at Albert Park, Aston Martin hit by battery woes, while Ferrari led FP1 but voiced concerns over Mercedes' pace.

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As Middle East tensions intensify following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Formula 1 is unlikely to find last-minute substitutes for the threatened Bahrain (April 12) and Saudi Arabian (April 19) Grands Prix, prioritizing safety over maintaining a full 24-race calendar despite teams' revenue concerns. This follows earlier disruptions including a cancelled Pirelli test and travel chaos.

The 2026 Formula 1 season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. All 11 teams, including newcomer Cadillac, prepare for the opener under new technical regulations. Sessions start on Friday, March 6, with the race scheduled for Sunday, March 8.

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Lewis Hamilton's partnership with his Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami has ended after a challenging first season marked by awkward radio exchanges. The Italian engineer has moved to the team's junior driver program, leaving Hamilton with a temporary replacement. Former Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley attributes the issues to the engineer's shortcomings.