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Liberty Media Corporation reports first quarter 2026 financial and operating results (Liberty Media)
‘For the quarter, F1 revenue increased 53% to $617 million, operating income was $107 million and adjusted (operating income before depreciating and amortisation) increased 102% to $172 million, largely from a combination of strong underlying growth, the effect of one extra race held during the quarter and the impact of the expected calendar on revenue and cost recognition’
Alonso anticipa una travesía por el desierto (AS – Spanish)
Fernando Alonso (on Saturday): ‘In the dry we have no chance, and in the wet, possibly not either. You never know what can happen in the wet; it will be the first time with these cars in the wet. Only Ferrari has that luxury because they do unlimited testing with Pirelli. We’re not Ferrari, so we have to learn on the track.’
F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems (The Telegraph)
Gary Anderson: ‘Did they work as intended in Miami? I do not think so – at best it was a marginal difference. The problem is that it is not easy to understand fully how the changes have worked at this point. Suzuka was a difficult track for energy harvesting whilst Miami was much better, so even with no tweaks it would probably have been better in the problem areas.’
Da Costa determined to stay in WEC after Alpine exit (Sportscar 365)
‘The Portuguese driver joined the Signatech-run Alpine squad for the this year’s campaign after an enforced break from the WEC since his previous stint at JOTA Sport from 2019-23, to focus on his Formula E commitments with Porsche. However, less than four months on from Alpine confirming his arrival, the Renault-owned marque announced its plans to withdraw from the WEC’s top class.’
FIA FR and FIA F4 World Cups confirmed for Macau 2026 (FIA)
‘All teams competing in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) will be eligible for invitation to the FIA FR World Cup. As the most competitive and internationally diverse Formula Regional championship, FIA FREC represents the benchmark within the category and will therefore form the core pool of teams considered for the Macau Grand Prix grid. The highest-classified entrant in the 2025 Formula Regional Japanese Championship Teams’ standings will also be selected, a move that further recognises the strength of the Japanese championship and underlines the event’s longstanding sporting links within the region. From 2027 onwards, one team will be selected from the highest-classified entrants in the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy Teams’ standings by the regional promoter. The inclusion of the Oceania platform reflects the continued globalisation of the Formula Regional pathway and supports representation from regions where performance is at a high level.’
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Social media and links
Liberty Media Corporation reports first quarter 2026 financial and operating results (Liberty Media)
‘For the quarter, F1 revenue increased 53% to $617 million, operating income was $107 million and adjusted (operating income before depreciating and amortisation) increased 102% to $172 million, largely from a combination of strong underlying growth, the effect of one extra race held during the quarter and the impact of the expected calendar on revenue and cost recognition’
Alonso anticipa una travesía por el desierto (AS – Spanish)
Fernando Alonso (on Saturday): ‘In the dry we have no chance, and in the wet, possibly not either. You never know what can happen in the wet; it will be the first time with these cars in the wet. Only Ferrari has that luxury because they do unlimited testing with Pirelli. We’re not Ferrari, so we have to learn on the track.’
F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems (The Telegraph)
Gary Anderson: ‘Did they work as intended in Miami? I do not think so – at best it was a marginal difference. The problem is that it is not easy to understand fully how the changes have worked at this point. Suzuka was a difficult track for energy harvesting whilst Miami was much better, so even with no tweaks it would probably have been better in the problem areas.’
Da Costa determined to stay in WEC after Alpine exit (Sportscar 365)
‘The Portuguese driver joined the Signatech-run Alpine squad for the this year’s campaign after an enforced break from the WEC since his previous stint at JOTA Sport from 2019-23, to focus on his Formula E commitments with Porsche. However, less than four months on from Alpine confirming his arrival, the Renault-owned marque announced its plans to withdraw from the WEC’s top class.’
FIA FR and FIA F4 World Cups confirmed for Macau 2026 (FIA)
‘All teams competing in the 2026 FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) will be eligible for invitation to the FIA FR World Cup. As the most competitive and internationally diverse Formula Regional championship, FIA FREC represents the benchmark within the category and will therefore form the core pool of teams considered for the Macau Grand Prix grid. The highest-classified entrant in the 2025 Formula Regional Japanese Championship Teams’ standings will also be selected, a move that further recognises the strength of the Japanese championship and underlines the event’s longstanding sporting links within the region. From 2027 onwards, one team will be selected from the highest-classified entrants in the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy Teams’ standings by the regional promoter. The inclusion of the Oceania platform reflects the continued globalisation of the Formula Regional pathway and supports representation from regions where performance is at a high level.’
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