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COTA chairman Bobby Epstein aims to create a new Guinness World Record by building a 75-foot fiberglass cowboy hat in the Lone Star Land fan area. The Western-themed structure will house a bar and serves as a new landmark for the Austin circuit during the upcoming race weekend.
Fernando Alonso reported significant drivability and turbo lag issues with his Honda power unit during the Singapore Grand Prix. The Aston Martin driver lost 200 to 300 metres on every straight due to poor energy deployment, preventing him from overtaking Sergio Perez.
Max Verstappen secured consecutive victories in Sepang and Singapore, signaling a Red Bull resurgence ahead of the United States Grand Prix. Mercedes chief Toto Wolff expects this momentum to spark a full-on fight against the field heading into the 2027 season.
George Russell admitted to facing significant psychological pressure during his 2025 Singapore Grand Prix win. The Mercedes driver credited partner Carmen Montero Mundt for her support during off-track difficulties as he trails Kimi Antonelli by 102 points in the 2026 championship.
McLaren has confirmed Leonardo Fornaroli as its 2027 Formula 1 reserve and third driver. The Italian driver will also join the team's World Endurance Championship programme to develop the new McLaren Hypercar and compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is auctioning five iconic Formula 1 cars through Tom Hartley Jr. to keep the team's heritage active. The collection features machinery driven by Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton, with total values potentially reaching between five and 10 million pounds.
Haas F1 Team features a special Godzilla Minus Zero livery for the United States Grand Prix at COTA to celebrate the upcoming TOHO CO. LTD. film release. Drivers Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon will race in themed suits as the team currently holds seventh place in the standings.
Williams boss James Vowles has proposed a sliding-scale mechanism for 2027 to grant more money to lower-placed teams. While Alpine and Aston Martin favor the change, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff argues current aerodynamic restrictions already address performance gaps.
Christian Horner describes the intense relationship between Max Verstappen and his father Jos, while explaining how the driver's specific technical requirements created significant performance offsets for teammates like Sergio Perez and Isack Hadjar.
Liam Lawson has scored points in 12 of 17 races this season, helping Racing Bulls approach a fifth-place constructors' finish. Despite his strong performance, his future remains uncertain as Red Bull considers promoting F2 contender Nikola Tsolov.
Christian Horner revealed that his relationship with Helmut Marko became difficult following the death of Dietrich Mateschitz in 2022. He described managing internal pressures and cleaning up media leaks regarding technical details that frustrated Adrian Newey.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff dismissed accusations of driver bias after Kimi Antonelli holds a 102-point lead over George Russell. Antonelli can mathematically secure the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship at the United States Grand Prix if he outscores Russell by 23 points.