• Loading stock data...
Saturday, March 21, 2026

Red Bull-Dominated Formula 1 Season Ends With Expansion Unsettled

  • Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won his 19th race of the year at the season finale.
  • It is still unknown whether an 11th expansion team will be permitted.
Red Bull Racing/X

The 2023 Formula 1 season concluded on Sunday in Abu Dhabi as Red Bull and Max Verstappen finished off the most dominant single-year run in the sport’s history.

Verstappen won his record 19th race of the season, finishing first in all but three grand prix. Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez easily finished second in the drivers standings — with a 51-point gap between him and third place.

Red Bull earns an estimated $140 million for the constructors’ championship.

Mercedes — with third- and ninth-place finishes from George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, respectively — secured second in the constructors’ championship and an estimated $131 million. Ferrari’s third-place finish will likely be good for about $122 million.

Current prize money figures are based off last season’s revenue and could vary slightly.

More The Merrier?

With some on-track changes set to come in 2024 — like a new sprint race format — the biggest question for the sport is whether an 11th team will be permitted to join the grid come 2026.

General Motors has agreed to build engines for a team led by Michael Andretti and Cadillac. That bid has received approval from the FIA but is awaiting the final green light from F1 parent company Liberty Media.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] April 13, 2025; Sakhir, BAHRAIN; Oscar Piastri leads George Russell into the first corner at the start of the race during the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit.

F1’s Upcoming Saudi, Bahrain Races Would Be Cancelled, Not Moved

The sport is evaluating its options for Middle East events next month.
Jamie Little interviews Michael Jordan

How Fox’s Jamie Little Became the Michael Jordan Whisperer

The Fox Sports pit reporter has become Michael Jordan’s go-to NASCAR interviewer.

Iran Attack Disrupts F1 Plans, Strands Athletes Across Sports

Saturday’s attack is having an impact on the sports world.
Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball defended by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Garret Wallow (49) and defensive end Keion White (56) during the third quarter in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field.

​​FanDuel Parent Pins Betting Slowdown on Lackluster NFL Season

Flutter Entertainment eyes World Cup as key growth driver.

Featured Today

AI College Recruiting Reels Aren’t Fooling Scouts

College coaches and recruiters are way ahead of cheating athletes.
March 7, 2026

Alex Eala Has Become One of the Biggest Draws in Tennis

Eala will face Coco Gauff in the third round at Indian Wells.
Jun 9, 2021; Paris, France; The racket of Coco Gauff (USA) after she smashed it during her match against Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) on day 11 of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros
March 6, 2026

The ‘Rage Room’ Is the Hottest Place in Tennis

The idea came from a player podcast.
March 5, 2026

Mark DeRosa Is Still Baseball’s Swiss Army Knife

DeRosa is the sport’s utility player both on the field and off.

WNBA, WNBPA Sign Term Sheet for 7-Year CBA

Next, the players and board of governors will vote to ratify.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Egon Durban walks on the sideline with Tom Brady before the CFP National Championship college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
March 20, 2026

NFL Owners To Vote on Raiders Succession Plan

The plan creates a path for the Raiders to leave the Davis family.
Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh
March 20, 2026

How Pittsburgh Is Remaking Itself for the NFL Draft

Local schools, hotels, and transit systems all adjust to forthcoming influx.
Sponsored

Paul Rabil: Why Owning a Team Is a 100x Bet

Paul Rabil shares how he left an established league to build PLL.
Apr 16, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference at Audi Field.
March 19, 2026

FIFA Issues Light Fine to Israel Over Palestinian Team Complaint

FIFA said the West Bank’s status “remains an unresolved…highly complex matter.”
Mar 17, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (11), left, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) watch the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers from the bench in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
March 19, 2026

Bucks–Giannis Standoff Adds Fuel to NBA’s Tanking Crisis

The Bucks reportedly want to shut Antetokounmpo down for the season.
Oct 29, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; USA Head Coach Emma Hayes speaks with midfielder Lo’eau Labonta (11) during the second half of the match against New Zealand at CPKC Stadium.
March 19, 2026

FIFA Rules All Women’s Teams Must Have Female Coaches

One head or assistant coach must be a woman for FIFA competitions.
Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reacts to call by the referees in the third quarter against the Houston Texans in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium.
March 19, 2026

NFL Eyes Replacements If League Doesn’t Reach Referee CBA Deal

The league is amassing a list of alternates as labor negotiations continue.