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Godzilla vs. Avengers: F1's U.S. Teams Go Hollywood
24 Oct
Summary
- Haas and Williams F1 teams are promoting major movie releases.
- Cadillac's F1 entry faces downforce and drag issues in 2026.
- Christian Horner's memoir reveals internal Red Bull dynamics.
The 2026 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is marked by unusual partnerships and on-track developments. Two American Formula 1 teams, Haas and Williams, are prominently featuring movie promotions. Haas has partnered with Toho Co. to promote the upcoming "Godzilla" film, altering its livery with a blue streak, while Williams is promoting the "Avengers: Doomsday" movie with branding on its pit garages and a show car.
In contrast to these collaborations, Cadillac's debut season in F1 has been challenging. Team driver Sergio Pérez has highlighted significant issues with downforce and drag on their first car, though the team anticipates improvements by 2027. Meanwhile, former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has released his memoir, "Drive," detailing his tenure with the team and framing key decisions as a dynamic between himself and advisor Helmut Marko, prior to Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz's passing in 2022.
On the track, Ferrari showed strong pace in practice sessions, with Charles Leclerc setting the fastest times in both FP1 and FP2. Kimi Antonelli also demonstrated competitive speed, finishing second in FP2. Max Verstappen is seeking a third consecutive victory in 2026 and a fifth at this circuit, with qualifying and final practice sessions scheduled for Saturday.
