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Microsoft clicks on Formula One grid with new Mercedes deal
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sports17h ago

Microsoft clicks on Formula One grid with new Mercedes deal

https://news.sky.com/story/microsoft-clicks-on-formula-one-grid-with-new-mercedes-deal-13496945https://www.planetf1.com/news/mercedes-60m-year-sponsorship-deal-microsoft-report
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  • Mercedes is set to announce a major sponsorship with Microsoft, reportedly worth about $60 million per year, marking a potential record for an F1 team deal.
  • The Microsoft partnership would align Mercedes with a leading tech company, continuing the trend of tech firms increasingly sponsoring F1 teams.
  • Sky News has suggested the sponsorship will be revealed as Mercedes unveils its 2026 car livery and design, tying the deal to the new season launch.
  • The deal would place Microsoft among the grid’s top corporate sponsors, alongside or beyond current leaders in annual spend.
  • The Mercedes-Microsoft news follows broader tech involvement in F1, with other tech giants already partnering with teams such as McLaren and Google.
  • Toto Wolff has been active in corporate reshaping at Mercedes, including selling a stake to George Kurtz amid related activity.
  • In parallel, CrowdStrike and Microsoft announced an alliance last year on cyber threat identification, signaling cross-portfolio collaboration around security.
  • Mercedes will continue with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as drivers in 2026, maintaining its driver lineup during the transition.
  • The $60m-a-year figure, if confirmed, would place Microsoft among the top sponsors by spend, following Petronas and Oracle deals for other teams.
  • Mercedes has a track record of high-value partnerships and ongoing commercial strategies, with recent deals contributing to its sponsorship portfolio.
  • Mercedes declined to comment on the Microsoft sponsorship when contacted by media outlets.
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Radical Six-Wheel F1 Car Won Official Grand Prix Before Technology Was Banned
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sports16h ago

Radical Six-Wheel F1 Car Won Official Grand Prix Before Technology Was Banned

https://www.sportbible.com/f1/six-wheel-formula-one-car-banned-262602-20260120
Sportbible.com
  • The Tyrrell P34 became the only six‑wheel F1 car to compete in the sport and won a Grand Prix in 1976.
  • Depailler achieved the first on-track success for the P34, qualifying third and winning the race.
  • Tyrrell ended the six‑wheel project after the 1978 season as the conventional layout returned.
  • The six‑wheel idea influenced later discussions, including Williams’ FW07D, before a rule ban halted the concept.
  • The P34 debuted at the 1976 Spanish Grand Prix in Jarama as the fourth round of the season.
  • Jody Scheckter later joined the P34, delivering a race win and strong results.
  • The six‑wheel experiment sparked debates about drag and efficiency, later explored by Williams.
  • Regulatory changes ultimately ended multi‑wheel designs in Formula One.
  • Tyrrell and Williams' experiments highlighted how innovation can clash with rules.
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Doriane Pin: Formula 1 academy champion to remain with Mercedes and become development driver
#3 out of 4
sports7h ago

Doriane Pin: Formula 1 academy champion to remain with Mercedes and become development driver

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6989096/2026/01/21/formula-1-mercedes-doriane-pin-news-development/
Nytimes.com
  • Doriane Pin will remain with Mercedes and serve as a development driver for 2026, expanding her role beyond racing.
  • Pin joined Mercedes in 2024 through the junior programme and won the 2025 F1 Academy title.
  • Pin will support the team’s 2026 F1 Academy driver and assist with simulator development at the track and factory.
  • She expressed pride in taking on the Development Driver role with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.
  • Pin credits the F1 Academy with providing a strong platform for female drivers.
  • Mercedes officials highlighted Pin’s speed, racecraft, and technical feedback during her time in the programme.
  • Pin’s 2026 program and its announcement timeline were not fully disclosed at publication.
  • The Athletic served as the primary source for detailing Pin’s new role and Mercedes’ plan.
  • Pin will work to progress toward future opportunities within motorsport, both on and off track.
  • The piece notes Pin’s background includes sports car racing with Iron Dames.
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Cadillac received 143,000 job applications ahead of first F1 season – team principal Graeme Lowdon
#4 out of 4
sports7h ago

Cadillac received 143,000 job applications ahead of first F1 season – team principal Graeme Lowdon

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6988812/2026/01/21/cadillac-f1-job-applications-graeme-lowdon/
Nytimes.com
  • Cadillac hired 520 staff by year-end 2025 after advertising 595 positions for its first F1 season.
  • Cadillac received more than 143,000 job applications for its inaugural F1 season.
  • The team aims to hire 525 people by the end of 2025 to prepare for the 2026 season.
  • Graeme Lowdon disclosed the scale of the recruitment effort at the Autosport Business Exchange in London.
  • Cadillac, backed by General Motors, will compete in 2026 with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas as drivers.
  • Zhou Guanyu was hired as Cadillac’s first reserve driver and previously raced in F1 for Sauber.
  • The 2026 season will start in Melbourne, Australia, on March 8.
  • Lowdon emphasized the recruitment task was unusually large for an F1 entrant.
  • Cadillac faced a constraint on using the term ‘Formula One’ before obtaining entry approval.
  • The team needed access to wind tunnel tires from Pirelli before approval.
  • Graeme Lowdon is in his second spell as team principal and previously led Manor Marussia.
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