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Cadillac has named its 2026 Formula 1 car the MAC-26, short for Mario Andretti Cadillac, in homage to the racing icon who helped bring the US-backed team to F1. The branding reflects Andretti’s influence as Cadillac’s project, led by Dan Towriss and Graeme Lowdon, moves forward with the aim of competing against established teams after winter testing and ahead of the season opener in Australia.
Apple TV+ and Netflix will jointly stream the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend and Drive to Survive Season 8, marking an unusual shared-rights deal that serves both platforms’ goals: Apple to bolster engagement around F1 outside races, and Netflix to expand its live-sports slate. Drive to Survive Season 8 debuts Friday and will be available on both services, as the F1 season kicks off March 5 in Australia.
Cadillac unveiled its 2026 Formula 1 car, the MAC-26 named after Mario Andretti, honoring the American icon; Andretti said he was honored by the connection to Cadillac's US-owned F1 entry, as the team pushes toward the season opener with leadership from Dan Towriss and Graeme Lowdon.
Netflix’s eighth season of Drive to Survive will stream on Apple TV in addition to Netflix, as Apple secures a five‑year US rights deal for Formula 1 races; the season debuts on both services, and Netflix will livestream the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend for US subscribers.
Netflix and Apple have formed a deal to share Formula 1 programming, including Netflix streaming the F1 Canadian Grand Prix and Apple TV showing it as well, with season eight of Drive to Survive airing on both platforms to broaden F1 reach in the US.
Apple and Netflix have struck a joint Formula 1 deal: Netflix will simulcast the Canadian Grand Prix and carry live races in the U.S. this May, while Drive to Survive Season 8 will stream on both Netflix and Apple TV. The collaboration expands F1’s reach across platforms and ecosystems, with both companies benefiting from cross‑platform exposure and synchronized programming.
After roughly 40,000 attendees flocked to the Red Bull Showrun in San Francisco, Marina Blvd residents report chaos, with litter, broken windows and doors, damaged garage panels and roofs, and people climbing on signs, trees, and even facades. Police presence was limited and organizers and city officials did not immediately comment, while neighbors debated event planning and safety.
Ferrari topped Bahrain’s final pre-season F1 2026 test as Aston Martin-Honda suffered another setback, fueling a broader debate over the new regulations and F1’s identity in a greener era; Mercedes’ suspected compression-ratio trick has rivals questioning legality while Red Bull Powertrains shows no step back; Adrian Newey’s role at Aston Martin offers a potential lifeline, and Ferrari’s upgrades (exhaust-mounted wing and rotating aero rear wing) underscore its willingness to push the envelope, with new start procedures already testing how cars launch on the grid.
Honda has admitted its 2026 F1 power unit is underperforming in both speed and reliability, as Aston Martin ran the Bahrain pre-season test with significant issues. A data anomaly and a power-unit fault restricted track time, leaving Aston Martin four seconds off Ferrari’s pace. Honda says it is collaborating across Sakura, Milton Keynes and Silverstone to identify solutions and improve both performance and reliability.
IMAX will show five Formula 1 races live in at least 50 U.S. theatres in 2026 as part of a new multi-year broadcast deal with Apple TV, bringing the Miami, Monaco, Silverstone, Monza, and United States (Austin) Grands Prix to IMAX screens.
Lando Norris posted the fastest time at Bahrain’s F1 pre-season test, beating Max Verstappen as Ferrari unveiled a 180-degree rotating rear wing under the sport’s aero rules; Lewis Hamilton endured a chassis issue that limited his running but later resumed, while most teams concentrated on long runs rather than chasing outright pace.
Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time (1m32.803s) on day five of Bahrain pre-season testing, beating Oscar Piastri as Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull led a busy session; Aston Martin again struggled, with Fernando Alonso’s AMR26 limited by issues and finishing 4.669s off the pace after 68 laps.
Lando Norris set the fastest Bahrain pre-season lap (1m33.453s on the C3 tyre) to lead Max Verstappen by 0.131s, while Ferrari grabbed attention with a 180-degree rotating rear wing under the new aero rules. Lewis Hamilton faced a chassis issue and completed only five laps before returning for a late run, as teams focused on long-run simulations and reliability—George Russell and Alex Albon posted strong mileage behind Norris and Verstappen, with other drivers like Bortoleto, Bearman, Colapinto, Lawson, Alonso and Bottas also clocking times.
George Russell set the fastest Bahrain pre-season lap so far at 1:33.459, just 0.010s ahead of Oscar Piastri as Mercedes beat McLaren on Day 4. Charles Leclerc led Ferrari’s early times but the day wasn’t trouble-free for the Scuderia; Lewis Hamilton spent substantial track time in the garage, Aston Martin endured a power-unit fault and a red-flag incident limiting it to 54 laps, and Cadillac battled sensor issues. The midfield remained well off the pace, underscoring the gap to the top teams while the top two squads traded lap times.
Williams led the Bahrain pre-season test with the most laps and solid reliability, while Mercedes and Red Bull posted competitive pace and endurance; Ferrari also posted solid mileage, and Aston Martin struggled with lower mileage and driveability, with the piece noting ongoing questions around the new 2026 engine regulations.