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PADDOCK INFLUENCE

Formula 1 through the culture, psychology, marketing, business and human stories behind the speed

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TGR Haas F1 Team cars with Godzilla branding on a custom livery, Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix 2026 collaboration

FEATURE

At the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas turned a branded livery into a broader engagement play, aligning with local culture to extend its presence beyond the paddock.

The Monster on the Grid: How the TGR Haas F1 Team and Godzilla Built a Fan Engagement Strategy

Mercedes AMG-Petronas F1 Team at the Suzuka circuit in front of the Ferris Wheel

Suzuka: The Lap Is Written At The Entry

At Suzuka, the defining phase of the lap comes before the apex. How the car is placed and committed on entry sets the tone for everything that follows through the sequence.

Lewis Hamilton on the starting grid at the Melbourne Grand Prix 2026 in Australia, with the race officials and spectators in the background.

Power, Not Downforce: What Melbourne and Shanghai Really Proved

After the first two races of the 2026 Formula 1 season, early patterns are emerging. Mercedes leads with strong energy management, while Red Bull and McLaren face reliability and ERS challenges. A detailed analysis of Australia and China ahead of Suzuka.

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team in the garage with team members reflected in the glass, with the racing track and pit lane visible outside.

FORMULA 1 RETURNS: What Can We Expect in 2026?

As Formula 1 prepares for a new era of regulations, the sport once again stands at a turning point.

LATEST STORIES

Scuderia Ferrari car in a garage with engineers working on it, surrounded by tools and equipment, with logos of sponsors in the background.

F1 New Rules for 2026, Smaller Cars and a New Technical Era

Charles Leclerc wearing a red Ferrari racing jacket with sponsor logos, during the interview at Las Vegas Grand Prix paddock with a beautiful Las Vegas night vibes onb a background.

The Psychology of Speed, What Separates Elite Formula 1 Drivers

Night view of a race track in Las Vegas with illuminated buildings, hotels, and casinos in the background.

Why F1 Is Experiencing Unprecedented Growth in the United States

A race car speeding on a track with motion blur, featuring blue, black, and red colors, and various sponsor logos.
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in front of McLaren Formula 1 car at COTA in Austin, Texas, smiling at a smartphone, in a garage or paddock area.
Stake F1 Team at Canadian GP on wet racetrack during rain with water spray.
Aston Martin F1 car being serviced by mechanics in the pit lane, with a crowd in the background. The car is teal with sponsorship logos, including Aston Martin and Valvoline.
Ferrari driving on a race track at COTA in Austin, Texas, with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background.
Red Bull Formula 1 car on scene at Formula 1 Las Vegas GP race car speeding on a race track, with motion blur in the background, sponsored by Oracle and Red Bull Racing, on a brightly lit street circuit.
Ferrari F1 car with sponsor logos driving on a race track, showing motion blur background.
Media crew filming an interview at Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Paddock event at night with city skyscrapers in the background, and spectators and booths present.
McLaren race car on a turn at a racing circuit with a crowd watching behind green Rolex advertisements.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 race car on a track during a night race in Las Vegas Grand Prix, with advertisements and barriers visible along the sides.
A blue and black Formula 1 car racing on a track with a group of spectators watching from the stands.
Race day at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas on a track with a crowd in the stands, featuring multiple Aramco sponsor banners.
Max Verstappen race car on at night race at Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix with motion blur in the background in front of the Las Vegas Sphere.
A red Ferrari Formula 1 race car speeds along a race track at night, blurring the background with motion. The car features logos of sponsors like Shell, Ferrari, HP, and AWS.
A McLaren papaya race car in orange and black speeds along a racing track, with motion blur in the background during Canadian GP.