alex albon was asking fans which f1 drivers he’d pick for his superhero team and someone shouted lance stroll alex: “lance stroll… i’d pick fernando.” lance can’t catch a break ANYWHERE 😭😭😭 (via. @russellatte) #F1

Alex Albon was asked which F1 drivers he’d pick for his superhero team. 🦸‍♂️ When fans suggested George Russell, Alex immediately responded: “I don’t trust George.” 😭 (via. @russellatte) #F1

Aston Martin has unveiled its special livery for the United States Grand Prix! 🇺🇸 The one-off design celebrates five years of its partnership with Cognizant. What do we think of this look? 👀 #F1 | #USGP

Kimi Antonelli casually shopping for cowboy hats in Austin… while wearing an Ayrton Senna T-shirt. 🤠🇧🇷 F1 photographer Keith Sutton shared a lovely story after a friend unexpectedly ran into Kimi at a local shop. No entourage, no security. Just Kimi enjoying some downtime. When she mentioned Keith’s name, Kimi immediately recognized it and happily posed for a photo. The best part? Sutton was Senna’s personal photographer. ❤️ (📸: Keith Sutton) #F1

Franco Colapinto has officially entered his cowboy era 🤠🐎 Bro traded horsepower for actual horse power 😭

Nasser Al-Attiyah’s Dakar 2027 deal with Aston Martin is now on hold! 👀 The six-time Dakar winner reportedly refused to sign his contract before testing alongside Fernando Alonso in Morocco last week. Al-Attiyah ultimately missed the test, and his future with the team is now uncertain. (via. @mundodeportivo) #F1

Lando Norris is determined to get his momentum back in Austin. 💪🇺🇸 “Everything we do only matters if I perform well on the track.” The McLaren driver says he’s taking responsibility for his mistakes and is focused on repaying the team’s hard work with stronger performances. A big weekend ahead for Lando. 👀 (via. @SkySportsF1) #F1

Christian Horner treating unemployment like a media tour 😭🎤

Aston Martin’s Honda problems are far from over. 👀 Despite extensive work on the dyno and track, Honda has reportedly been unable to resolve the engine’s drivability issues, preventing Aston Martin from extracting its full potential. The expected reduction in the power deficit has also reportedly failed to materialize. Austin could expose those weaknesses even further. 😬 (via. @Auto_Racer_it) #F1

Max Verstappen was asked which Olympic sport he’d like to compete in. “None. I don’t want to live in the Olympic Village.” 😭😂

🚨 Fresh concerns over F1’s season finale in the Middle East. The US has ordered non-emergency embassy personnel and families to leave Saudi Arabia, with diplomatic families also ordered to depart Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and Jordan, according to AFP. The development comes just one day after FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem insisted the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix would go ahead as planned. No changes to either race have been announced. (via. @AFP) #F1

Q: “What subject were you best at in school?” Gabriel Bortoleto: “None, I’m not good at any of them, that’s why I became a racer.” BRO CHOSE 300 KM/H OVER HOMEWORK 😭💀

🚨 Red Bull is planning a major overhaul of its car for 2027. 👀 Technical director Pierre Waché says “close to nothing” from the RB22 will carry over to next year’s RB23. Red Bull has identified improvements in aerodynamics, packaging and mechanical design, with both the chassis and gearbox set to change. 🗣️ “More or less close to nothing will transfer, because there are plenty [of areas] we think we have identified we can improve.” (via. @Racingnews365c) #F1

McLaren has closed the book on the Singapore clash between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. 👀 According to Motorsport, further talks took place at the McLaren Technology Centre last week, with Norris apologizing for his error of judgment. Norris has promised to make better decisions going forward, and the team now considers the matter closed. 🤝 (via. @Motorsport) #F1

Ferrari has recruited another engineer from Mercedes. 👀 Jasper van Schaick has joined the Scuderia as a Chassis Vehicle System Specialist after nearly eight years at Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains. His experience includes mechanical design and developing new F1 power unit concepts. ⚙️ An interesting addition to Ferrari’s technical department ahead of 2027. (via. @CRASH_NET_F1) #F1

🚨 Christian Horner has confirmed he held talks with George Russell about a potential move to Red Bull while Mercedes were pursuing Max Verstappen. 👀 Horner says he has always rated Russell highly but criticized Mercedes for making its pursuit of Verstappen so public. 🗣️ “I felt very sorry for George Russell at that point because, for all intents and purposes, it was him that was going to be dropped.” (via. @ESPNF1) #F1

📖 Fernando Alonso’s story is getting the biography treatment! BBC F1 journalist Andrew Benson is writing “Alonso,” a new biography exploring the two-time world champion’s career, rivalries, controversies and life behind the scenes. Simon & Schuster secured the rights after a six-way bidding war. 📅 March 2, 2027 (via. The Bookseller | @adamcooperF1)