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Google Cloud has elevated its sponsorship to principal AI partner. (FIA) Formula E, the all-electric single-seater motor racing series, has doubled down on its technology partnership with Google Cloud, with the cloud computing arm of the global tech giant becoming the competition’s principal partner. The multi-year agreement sees Google Cloud named Formula E’s principal artificial intelligence partner, with the series…

Red Bull has revealed the first images of the RB22, its new car for the 2026 F1 season. The team previously presented renderings of its livery. It has issued preview images of its car as the first test session of the new season begins today at Circuit de Catalunya. The team confirmed both drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar are…

Formula E signs Google Cloud as Principal Partner in multi-year deal (Image credit: Formula E) Formula E has signed a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud, which has now become the Principal Artificial Intelligence Partner of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. This enables Formula E to have a positive impact on races as well as the fan experience. The…

There’s plenty to be excited about in Formula 1 in 2026. A new set of regulations stands to upend the running order. Cadillac joins the grid as a brand-new team built from the ground up. Gone is Sauber, which called F1 home for 32 years (with a four-year hiatus in the late 2000s), but in its place is a potential-laden…

McLaren has revealed the special livery it will use for the first pre-season test of 2026. Testing begins at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain today. However teams may only run on three of the five days this week and McLaren is not expected to be among those taking part today. McLaren presented its car carrying Oscar Piastri’s number 81…

Google Cloud becomes ‘Principal Partner’ and ‘Principal Artificial Intelligence Partner’ of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship LONDON, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Formula E and Google Cloud today announced a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud, which has been named “Principal Artificial Intelligence Partner” of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. At the heart of the partnership is a…

Butch debuts on DJ Tennis‘ Life and Death label with the release of “Formula E,” a new single from the widely respected German producer. A slow-building but climactic club record, “Formula E” reflects Butch‘s long-standing dancefloor sensibility. A steady, percolating bassline anchors the track, gradually building tension as a swarm of pitched-up synth tones swells. Always serving as a peak…

Welcome to Monday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day This week’s Caption Competition winner, from @Andrewt, was one of those occasional cases of the first suggestion being the best: Are you still hanging in there, Yuki?@Andrewt Social media and links Mercedes and Red Bull would be breaking rules with engine loophole, say rivals (The Telegraph) ‘The regulations…

사진 확대 Hankook strengthens North American presence through integrated Formula E and TGL marketing Hankook strengthens North American presence through integrated Formula E and TGL marketing [Logo = Hankook] Hankook Tire & Technology announced on the 26th that it will strengthen brand touchpoints in North America, its core market, by sponsoring global sports properties such as the ABB FIA Formula…

Lucas Di Grassi (Image credit: Instagram) Lucas Di Grassi is one of the most senior drivers currently competing in the Formula E circuit. The Lola Yamaha driver has revealed the technique he uses to regain focus before a race. The 41-year-old has completed more than 5,000 laps in his Formula E career and is now gearing up for the upcoming…

Sebastien Buemi and Oliver Rowland with their kids (Image credit: Formula E) Formula E Season 12 has begun, and the drivers are back from their Christmas and New Year breaks. There are quite a few GEN3 Evo racers who are not just a sensation on the track but are also heroes to their kids. From title winner Oliver Rowland to…

The 2026 Formula 1 season will move another step closer tomorrow as the first test session begins at the Circuit de Catalunya. The championship will look very different this year: new chassis rules mean the cars will be smaller and new power unit rules are expected to drastically alter the racing. On top of that, the grid has grown to…

Welcome to Sunday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to Mouse_Nightshirt, Taimur, Dylan Lopez, Danny Brennan and Lalit Palaparthy! On this day in motorsport Former Ferrari driver Luca Badoer is 55 today Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free  read more www.racefans.net

Dennis Hauger will join forces with Andretti for the upcoming Formula E Rookie Free Practice session, set to take place on 30 January, ahead of the Miami E-Prix. Hauger’s participation in the session will mark the second time that the Norwegian driver has driven the GEN3 Evo, having gained his first experience of Formula E machinery at the 2024 Berlin…

Antonio Felix da Costa shows off his luxury vanity van suite at Daytona (Image credit: Instagram) With a week still to go before the Miami E-Prix, Jaguar TCS Racing driver Antonio Felix da Costa chose to compete in the iconic 24 Hours of Daytona. The race is part of the World Endurance Championship calendar. The Portuguese driver shared a video…

Miami Rookie Free Practice participants (Image credit: Formula E) All teams have now confirmed their drivers for the upcoming Miami Rookie Free Practice, scheduled to take place ahead of the Miami E-Prix next weekend. Before the full-time drivers hit the track for the official practice session on January 30, selected rookies will get the opportunity to drive the GEN3 Evo…

British racing driver Zak O’Sullivan will take part in the upcoming Miami Rookie Free Practice session, representing Envision Racing. O’Sullivan joined the team in 2025 as their Simulator Driver, and has been behind-the-scenes, supporting drivers Sébastien Buemi and Joel Eriksson.  NEWS: Rookie Free Practice session set for Miami E-Prix weekend This will be his third opportunity to get behind the…

Laurence EdmondsonJan 24, 2026, 07:09 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 A Formula 1 test in January, in the middle of winter, behind closed doors and with no media or fans in sight? Even by F1’s occasionally unique standards, it feels a little strange. But as cars quietly roll out at Barcelona this…

Something caught Max Verstappen’s eye while he and new team mate Isack Hadjar were examining Red Bull’s latest livery for the upcoming season. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture? Post your funniest suggestion in the comments below. A selection of the best will feature in a future edition of the RaceFans Round-up. Advert | Become…