Upon hearing a V12 engine for the very first time at a classic F1 car show at Brands Hatch in England, the sound reverberated through my body. The smell of being in a paddock is visceral, the oil and fuel hanging in the air as amateur racers proudly worked away on their cars before going onto the track.

Cadillac unveiled its first ever Formula 1 livery in an advert during the 2026 Super Bowl. The Ferrari-powered car, which has not yet been named, will be driven by veteran racers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas in the team's debut F1 season.

The series remains a dramatic distillation of the sport, full of fast cars, controversy and expert commentary.

While Formula 1 and Formula E are titans of motorsports, they represent unique design and racing philosophies. Formula 1 has been thrilling fans since 1950, building on the rich history of Grand Prix racing. Over the past three-quarters of a century ...