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Aston and Honda's First F1 Car Together Is Shaking Its Own Batteries to Death
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (216+ words) Published Feb 27, 2026 2:30 PM EST Ikuo Takeishi, who runs HRC's power unit operation, told the media that Aston had to call off a day of testing in Bahrain earlier in the month because of "abnormal vibrations" that damaged the battery system....
Alex Palou's McLaren-Ganassi, IndyCar-F1 Fiasco Is Finally Settled
8+ hour, 23+ min ago (817+ words) Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate…...
Classy: Cadillac F1 Honors Mario Andretti With Chassis Codename
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (224+ words) Published Feb 27, 2026 11:44 AM EST The Cadillac Formula 1 Team will race its maiden Grand Prix next weekend, but before it sets up shop in Australia, it revealed the codename for its first-ever chassis: the MAC-26. The designation stands for Mario Andretti…...
Apple Is Quietly Making Its Whole Ecosystem Perfect for F1 Fans
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (412+ words) Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate…...
Salvage Auction Special: You Can Score a Lightly-Crashed $2M McLaren Elva at a Big Discount
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (485+ words) Overseeing an expert staff of writers and editors from his lair in Los Angeles, Kyle shapes The Drive's singular approach to covering the automotive industry and car culture. He's been with the site as a writer since 2017, taking over as…...
2026 F1 Cars Aren't Almost as Long as a Chevy Suburban Anymore
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (203+ words) Updated Feb 25, 2026 3:26 PM EST The start of the 2026 Formula 1 season is around the corner, and I've been lucky enough to see several display cars that showcase the tangible changes brought by the new regulations. And while these Audi and Red…...
Here's Cadillac F1's 2026 Racing Livery
2+ week, 5+ day ago (372+ words) Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate…...
GM Patents Active Aero Just for Drifting
2+ week, 5+ day ago (173+ words) Published Feb 8, 2026 1:00 PM EST Active aero unlocks a lot of possibilities, allowing engineers to trim drag for higher top speeds or add downforce for more confidence-inspiring cornering. A new General Motors patent filing hints at another possible use, one that…...
Toyota Trades Passion for Profit With CEO Swap
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (138+ words) Published Feb 6, 2026 9:30 AM EST A little more than two years after Koji Sato took the reins from Akio Toyoda, the world's largest automaker has a new top executive. Kenta Kon, 57, will now lead Toyota, having already served as its Chief…...
Mazda 13B-Powered Drag Car Shatters Rotary Record With 5.93-Second Quarter-Mile
3+ week, 4+ day ago (304+ words) Published Feb 2, 2026 4:20 PM EST A new kind of car has joined the five-second quarter-mile club. It's a Mazda 13B-powered racer nicknamed the "Grey Bullet." The two-rotor screamer managed a best time of 5.93 seconds at Orlando Speed World Dragway, nailing a…...