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Formula 1 hopes AI will help it figure out if a car breaks track limits
Formula 1 will test an AI system to check whether cars go entirely out of bounds. It says Computer Vision tech uses shape analysis to determine the number of pixels that cross the line at the edge of the track.
Kris Holt11.23.2023
Netflix's first live sports event is a golf tournament featuring F1 drivers and PGA Tour pros
Netflix's first live sports event is a golf tournament that features F1 drivers and PGA Tour pros. You can watch The Netflix Cup live on November 14.
Kris Holt10.17.2023
Ford is returning to F1 to build a hybrid engine with Red Bull
Ford will work with Red Bull to develop a next-gen hybrid power unit for Red Bull Racing and sibling team AlphaTauri.
Kris Holt02.03.2023
Netflix's 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' will return for its fifth season on February 24th
'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' will return on February 24th. In the meantime, you'll be able to check out new golf and tennis docuseries from the producers of the Netflix hit.
Kris Holt01.12.2023
Mercedes' F1 team used biofuel to cut freight carbon emissions by 89 percent
Trucks used fuel derived from vegetable oils, waste oils and fats to move F1 cars between three grands prix.
Kris Holt09.23.2022
Audi will join Formula 1 as a hybrid engine supplier for 2026
Audi will join F1 to produce hybrid V6 engines from the 2026 season.
Daniel Cooper08.26.2022
Formula 1 says it's on schedule to switch to fully sustainable fuel in 2026
It has tested dozens of different fuel blends as it works toward a net-zero carbon footprint.
Kris Holt07.26.2022
Codemasters breaks down how it made the cars in 'F1 22' sound like the real thing
EA's Codemasters is making F1 2022 audio more realistic with an improved driver modes plus updates that make broadcast and car sounds more authentic.
Steve Dent06.24.2022
‘F1 Manager 2022’ heads to consoles and PC on August 30th
For the first time in more than 20 years, F1 fans will soon have a new manager-style game to play.
Igor Bonifacic06.07.2022
'F1 22' has been redesigned to fit the new Formula 1 era
Codemasters has revealed details on the updates to F1 22, many of which coincide with changes on the track in real life.
Billy Steele05.09.2022
'F1 22' launches July 1st with VR support
EA's Formula 1 sim F1 22 will be released worldwide on July 1st, 2022 with the FIA's all-new hybrid cars and updated rules unveiled this season.
Steve Dent04.22.2022
Formula 1 will use a VAR-style virtual control room to avoid controversy
Formula is implementing a VAR-like 'Virtual Race Control Room' to prevent a repeat of the messy 2021 season ending.
Jon Fingas02.17.2022
Formula E is a great cure for F1 withdrawal
The F1 offseason can be brutal for the newly indoctrinated. Formula E's earlier start has certainly helped.
Billy Steele02.11.2022
Rocket League's Formula 1 Fan Pack arrives May 20th
After mining our 80s nostalgia a few years ago, Rocket League is now gearing up to introduce F1 cars tomorrow, May 20th.
Devindra Hardawar05.19.2021
‘Rocket League’ season three will feature F1 and NASCAR vehicles
Psyonix retooled an arena to add a track and the pomp of a championship Sunday.
Kris Holt03.26.2021
F1 boss says the series has had 'substantive' discussions with Amazon
While Netflix has ignored the lure of live sports and Disney has left it to ESPN+, Amazon Prime Video has included streaming games from the Yankees, MLS, tennis and even the NFL. The service may have another major target in its sights with Formula 1.
Richard Lawler12.23.2020
F1 engine makers are testing sustainable fuel
F1 aims to hit net zero carbon emissions within 10 years.
Kris Holt12.17.2020
Honda will quit Formula 1 to focus on fuel cell and EV technology
Honda is ending its participation in Formula 1 in order to focus its research and development on fuel cells and EV technologies, the company announced. It currently builds the turbocharged hybrid power units for Red Bull Racing, which sits in second place in the F1 constructor standings, along with Red Bull’s adjacent team Scuderia AlphaTauri.
Steve Dent10.02.2020
ESPN2 will air 12 hours of esports coverage on April 5th
TV networks are already trying to fill the void in sports coverage left by the COVID-19 pandemic, but ESPN is going all-out. The broadcaster's ESPN2 channel is airing a 12-hour ESPN Esports Day on April 5th starting at 12PM Eastern, and there will be some high-profile live events in the mix. The highlight may be the second F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix at 3PM, when racers (including some current Formula 1 drivers) will compete online in a digital version of Australia's Albert Park. The marathon will also represent Rocket League's debut on ESPN television (it was only streamed before) with the Season 8 World Championship's Grand Finals broadcasting live at 4:30PM.
Jon Fingas04.04.2020
F1 drivers will compete in a virtual grand prix series
With their season on hold because of coronavirus fears, Formula 1 drivers will surely be desperate for a competitive outlet to keep them (and their fans) occupied. So, just like soccer players and NASCAR drivers, they're diving into a virtual version of their sport.
Kris Holt03.20.2020