Hamilton suggested a party mode may be contributing to Mercedes’ qualifying dominance – a theory that was rebuffed by Norris

This is The Athletic’s F1 newsletter. Sign up here to receive Prime Tire directly in your inbox twice a week during the season and weekly in the offseason. Welcome back to Prime Tire, where today it’s time to take stock of this season’s Formula 1 during the brief pause between Rounds 2 and 3.

Aston Martin F1 are still looking for answers, but the clock is ticking

Formula 1 teams often bring a new look to races like the Japanese Grand Prix. Visa Cash App Racing Bulls is one such team this season. Ahead of next weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, the team unveiled a stunning one-off livery for the race,

Drivers have given their opinions on F1's new regulations so far, but whether you like them or not, it doesn't make you any less of a fan, explains Chris Medland.

As the Iran War reaches the two-week point, events on the F1 calendar are potentially the next casualty of this conflict. According to ESPN, the Bahrain and Saudi Aribia F1 races are due to be canceled by F1 due to the Iran War.

The teenager believes more success will come his way in future races—and that he is determined to improve as much as possible.

A gripping Formula 1 season continues with the Japanese Grand Prix, as Mercedes and Ferrari renew their battle in the third round of 2026.

F1 World Champion Lando Norris says having a waxwork doppelganger of himself is "surreal" and an "honour" Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris has said it is going to be "pretty surreal" having a waxwork figure of himself appear at Madame Tussauds London later this year.

With the Cadillac F1 team officially in competition, we want to know if you're watching Formula One this year.

‘You’ve got to think big’ — Andretti sets bold Cadillac F1 2026 target.