Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) reported record fiscal 2026 revenue and earnings as growth at HOKA and UGG continued to offset a more volatile macroeconomic backdrop, with management outlining plans for high single-digit annual revenue growth through fiscal 2030. On the company’s fourth-quarterearnings call President and Chief Executive Officer Stefano Caroti said Deckers closed the year with “excepti...
Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) reported record fiscal 2026 revenue and earnings as growth at HOKA and UGG continued to offset a more volatile macroeconomic backdrop, with management outlining plans for high single-digit annual revenue growth through fiscal 2030. On the company’s fourth-quarterearnings call President and Chief Executive Officer Stefano Caroti said Deckers closed the year with “exceptional results, strong momentum, and deep conviction in the durability” of its business model. He cited continued product innovation, brand marketing and disciplined marketplace management as drivers of the company’s performance. For fiscal 2026, Deckers revenue rose 10% from the prior year to $5.47 billion. HOKA and UGG together added more than $500 million in revenue compared with the previous year’s record levels. Diluted earnings per share increased 11% to a record $7.02, compared with $6.33 a year earlier. Chief Financial Officer Steven Fasching said the company delivered a full-year operating margin of 23.1%, which he described as “best-in-class,” supported by high levels of full-price selling and investment discipline. Gross margin for the year was 57.7%, down 20 basis points from the prior year, with tariff headwinds accounting for about 80 basis points of decline, partially offset by product mix and lower freight costs. HOKA Posts Its Largest Quarter HOKA revenue increased 16% for fiscal 2026 to nearly $2.6 billion. In the fourth quarter, the brand generated $671 million in revenue, its largest quarter ever, up 15% from the prior year. Fasching said HOKA’s fourth-quarter direct-to-consumer sales rose 18%, while wholesale increased 13%. Caroti said HOKA’s growth was driven by broader adoption of its performance products and an expanding audience using the brand for multiple wearing occasions. He highlighted updated and expanded franchises including Bondi, Clifton, Arahi, Gaviota, Cielo, Rocket, Mach and Mafate. According to Caroti, six HOKA franchise families generate...
Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) reported what executives described as an exceptional first quarter, with comparable sales rising 17% and earnings per share increasing 37%, as the off-price retailer benefited from higher traffic, broader customer acquisition and strong execution across merchandise categories. Chief Executive Officer James Conroy said total sales increased 21% to $6.0 billion, driven by w...
Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) reported what executives described as an exceptional first quarter, with comparable sales rising 17% and earnings per share increasing 37%, as the off-price retailer benefited from higher traffic, broader customer acquisition and strong execution across merchandise categories. Chief Executive Officer James Conroy said total sales increased 21% to $6.0 billion, driven by what he called a “very robust” comparable-store sales gain. While the company attributed part of the growth to higher tax refunds versus last year, Conroy said the underlying drivers were healthy, with comparable sales primarily fueled by transactions. “We saw healthy increases in customer count on a comp store basis across income levels, ethnicities, and all age groups, including the young customers,” Conroy said. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer William Sheehan said first-quarter net income rose to $650 million from $479 million a year earlier. Earnings per share increased to $2.02 from $1.47 in the prior-year period. Operating margin expanded 120 basis points to 13.4%, compared with 12.2% last year, and exceeded the company’s expectations. Traffic and Broad-Based Category Strength Drive Sales Conroy said the quarter began strongly as Ross transitioned from holiday into spring selling with more balanced inventory levels. The company has historically struggled in February, but Conroy said improved planning helped drive strong demand early in the quarter. Sales trends then remained solid, with mid-teen comparable sales gains for the balance of the period. Performance was broad-based across merchandise areas and regions. Ladies and cosmetics were the strongest categories, but Conroy said every major merchandise category posted comparable growth in the teens or higher. Geographically, strength was seen across the country, with the Midwest performing best. The company’s dd’s DISCOUNTS chain also delivered solid top-line sales growth across categories and reg...
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) , designs, manufactures, and sells automobiles and light commercial vehicles worldwide. The stock closed Thursday at $7.56, up 0.40%. The move followed today’s Investor Day disclosures on the €60 billion “FaSTLAne 2030” turnaround plan and platform strategy. Investors are watching for execution on cost cuts, free cash flow, and new model launches. Trading volume reached 46.4...
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) , designs, manufactures, and sells automobiles and light commercial vehicles worldwide. The stock closed Thursday at $7.56, up 0.40%. The move followed today’s Investor Day disclosures on the €60 billion “FaSTLAne 2030” turnaround plan and platform strategy. Investors are watching for execution on cost cuts, free cash flow, and new model launches. Trading volume reached 46.4 million shares, about 130% above its three-month average of 20.2 million shares. Stellantis IPO'd in 2010 and has grown 135% since going public. The S&P 500 inched up 0.18% to 7,446, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.09% to finish at 26,293. Among auto manufacturers, peers General Motors closed at $77.22 (+1.42%), and Ford Motor Company finished at $13.67 (+3.40%), as investors reassess legacy automakers’ EV and software plans. Shares of Stellantis opened the day roughly 7% lower but rallied back to even as the market digested details from its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy during its Investor Day. The company unveiled its STLA One modular platform, allowing buyers to choose their own vehicle platform, powertrain, electronics, software, and connected services, creating a personalized experience. Continue reading
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer — Strauss H. Zelnick President — Karl Slatoff Chief Financial Officer — Lainie Goldstein TAKEAWAYS Net Bookings (Q4) -- $1.58 billion, exceeding the high end of the $1.51 billion-$1.56 billion guidance range, primarily driven by Grand Theft Auto, strong mobile titles, and Re...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer — Strauss H. Zelnick President — Karl Slatoff Chief Financial Officer — Lainie Goldstein TAKEAWAYS Net Bookings (Q4) -- $1.58 billion, exceeding the high end of the $1.51 billion-$1.56 billion guidance range, primarily driven by Grand Theft Auto, strong mobile titles, and Red Dead Redemption series performance. -- $1.58 billion, exceeding the high end of the $1.51 billion-$1.56 billion guidance range, primarily driven by Grand Theft Auto, strong mobile titles, and Red Dead Redemption series performance. Net Bookings (Full Year) -- $6.72 billion, surpassing guidance and reflecting recurrent consumer spending growth of 17%, which made up 78% of net bookings. -- $6.72 billion, surpassing guidance and reflecting recurrent consumer spending growth of 17%, which made up 78% of net bookings. Recurrent Consumer Spending (Q4) -- Increased 7%, representing 82% of net bookings, with mobile up 7% and Grand Theft Auto Online up 5%. -- Increased 7%, representing 82% of net bookings, with mobile up 7% and Grand Theft Auto Online up 5%. NBA 2K Franchise (Full Year) -- Recorded over 30% growth in recurrent consumer spending; sold-in units for NBA 2K26 exceeded 10 million, up 5% over NBA 2K25. -- Recorded over 30% growth in recurrent consumer spending; sold-in units for NBA 2K26 exceeded 10 million, up 5% over NBA 2K25. Mobile Performance -- Toon Blast grew 25%; Match Factory maintained positive trajectory; Empires & Puzzles grew 5%; Color Block Jam rose 15%, establishing a new record for Rollic; Top Eleven delivered its best quarter in 16 years. -- Toon Blast grew 25%; Match Factory maintained positive trajectory; Empires & Puzzles grew 5%; Color Block Jam rose 15%, establishing a new record for Rollic; Top Eleven delivered its best quarter in 16 years. Grand Theft Auto Series (Cumulative) -- GTA V reached nearly 230 million units sold-in; GTA Plus contributio...
Oil rose after three days of declines, as statements by Iran on uranium and the Strait of Hormuz pared earlier optimism over progress in the negotiations with the US. West Texas Intermediate climbed toward $98 a barrel, while Brent closed above $102 on Thursday. Iran said the latest proposal from the US partly bridged the gap between the warring sides, but comments from the Islamic Republic’s Supr...
Oil rose after three days of declines, as statements by Iran on uranium and the Strait of Hormuz pared earlier optimism over progress in the negotiations with the US. West Texas Intermediate climbed toward $98 a barrel, while Brent closed above $102 on Thursday. Iran said the latest proposal from the US partly bridged the gap between the warring sides, but comments from the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader about keeping Tehran’s uranium stockpile and a dispute over tolls in the Strait of Hormuz clouded the outlook for a breakthrough. The conflicting statements on key issues left it unclear if the two sides were any closer to a deal after renewed threats of escalation in recent days, buffeting oil prices as traders try to estimate when energy flows through the strait will fully resume. The dragging war and curtailment in supplies has seen global stockpiles of crude oil and products being drawn down at a record pace, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. “The constant back-and-forth in headlines is clearly reducing risk-taking across both paper and physical markets,” said Rebecca Babin , senior energy trader at CIBC Private Wealth Group. “Dip buyers remain reluctant to step in front of potential returning flows through the Strait, while physical players continue to de-stock and wait rather than chase expensive cargoes.” To get Bloomberg’s Energy Daily newsletter in your inbox, click here . WTI for July delivery rose 1.4% to $ 97.69 a barrel at 6:02 a.m. in Singapore. Brent for July fell 2.3% to settle at $102.58 a barrel on Thursday.
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Stefano Caroti Chief Financial Officer — Steven J. Fasching Senior Director, Investor Relations — Erinn Kohler Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Total revenue -- $5.47 billion for the fiscal year, up 10%, led by double-digit growth...
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Stefano Caroti Chief Financial Officer — Steven J. Fasching Senior Director, Investor Relations — Erinn Kohler Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Takeaways Total revenue -- $5.47 billion for the fiscal year, up 10%, led by double-digit growth from HOKA and strong performance from UGG. -- $5.47 billion for the fiscal year, up 10%, led by double-digit growth from HOKA and strong performance from UGG. HOKA revenue -- $2.59 billion, increasing 16%, with global DTC up 12% and wholesale up 18%. -- $2.59 billion, increasing 16%, with global DTC up 12% and wholesale up 18%. UGG revenue -- $2.74 billion, rising 8%, with wholesale up 13% and DTC increasing 4%. -- $2.74 billion, rising 8%, with wholesale up 13% and DTC increasing 4%. Q4 revenue -- $1.12 billion, a 10% increase, driven by HOKA up 15% and UGG up 9%. -- $1.12 billion, a 10% increase, driven by HOKA up 15% and UGG up 9%. Gross margin -- 57.7% for the fiscal year, down 20 basis points, with approximately 80 basis points impact from tariffs and partial offset from product mix and reduced freight costs. -- 57.7% for the fiscal year, down 20 basis points, with approximately 80 basis points impact from tariffs and partial offset from product mix and reduced freight costs. Operating margin -- 23.1%, reflecting continued investment and best-in-class profitability. -- 23.1%, reflecting continued investment and best-in-class profitability. Diluted EPS -- $7.02, an 11% increase, attributed in part to $1.1 billion in share repurchases. -- $7.02, an 11% increase, attributed in part to $1.1 billion in share repurchases. Brand awareness -- HOKA U.S. awareness at 60% (up from 50%) and international awareness at 40% (up from 30%), based on proprietary surveys. -- HOKA U.S. awareness at 60% (up from 50%) and international awareness at 40% (up from 30%), based on proprietary s...
Major earnings expected before the bell on Friday include: Global Ship Lease ( GSL ) Frontline plc ( FRO ) Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation ( BAH ) Imperial Petroleum ( IMPP ) Other earnings slated for release before Friday's open include: BJ , CFRHF For Seeking Alpha's full earnings season calendar, click here .
Major earnings expected before the bell on Friday include: Global Ship Lease ( GSL ) Frontline plc ( FRO ) Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation ( BAH ) Imperial Petroleum ( IMPP ) Other earnings slated for release before Friday's open include: BJ , CFRHF For Seeking Alpha's full earnings season calendar, click here .
Stephen Bunting signed off his Premier League campaign in style as he overcame defending champion Luke Humphries 6-3 in Sheffield to claim his second nightly win of the year. The Bullet was in fine form throughout the night and, roared on by a South Yorkshire crowd keen to see Leeds United fan Humphries beaten, raced to a dominant victory with seven 180s and a 106.37 average. At 5-3 up, Bunting st...
Stephen Bunting signed off his Premier League campaign in style as he overcame defending champion Luke Humphries 6-3 in Sheffield to claim his second nightly win of the year. The Bullet was in fine form throughout the night and, roared on by a South Yorkshire crowd keen to see Leeds United fan Humphries beaten, raced to a dominant victory with seven 180s and a 106.37 average. At 5-3 up, Bunting started with six perfect darts to raise hopes of a nine-darter to clinch it but had to settle for finishing off a fabulous display in 12. Despite his defeat in Thursday's final, Humphries did enough on the night to move up to third overall in the season's standings and avoid a semi-final against world champion Luke Littler on finals night at London's O2 Arena next Thursday. Instead, Humphries will take on Wales' Jonny Clayton, with the Ferret's compatriot Gerwyn Price facing Littler. Victory moves Bunting above Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen to secure a fifth-place finish in the final standings. Bunting won a superb quarter-final 6-3 against Clayton as both players averaged in excess of 100. He then came from 2-0 down to beat Price in the semis, with a 161 checkout the first of three straight 100-plus finishes to clinch victory. Despite coming up short in the final, Humphries had put in two superb performances to get there, averaging 105.24 to edge out Van Gerwen in a last-leg decider in the quarter-finals before thrashing Littler in the semis. The world number two won six legs on the spin to win 6-1 and book his place in the final with another 100-plus average. An out-of-sorts Littler had scraped past Josh Rock in the quarters despite an average of only 87.89 but missed the chance to break his own record points total and number of nightly wins in the Premier League. Focus now turns to London next week with Littler aiming to win back the title he lost to Humphries last year. But while a third straight final between the pair remains a possibility, Welsh duo Clayton and P...
Global initial public offering (IPO) markets are hunkering down ahead of SpaceX’s US$75 billion flotation, as billionaire Elon Musk’s commercial aerospace unit is set to siphon off capital and tighten liquidity amid rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to curb inflation. With investor demand expected to be overwhelming, the offering on Wall Street could be the wor...
Global initial public offering (IPO) markets are hunkering down ahead of SpaceX’s US$75 billion flotation, as billionaire Elon Musk’s commercial aerospace unit is set to siphon off capital and tighten liquidity amid rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to curb inflation. With investor demand expected to be overwhelming, the offering on Wall Street could be the world’s biggest-ever, exceeding Saudi Aramco’s US$29.4 billion in 2019. SpaceX’s IPO would already be more than twice as large as the combined US$37.2 billion of IPOs sold in Hong Kong in 2025. The city was ranked the biggest IPO market in the world last year. “Liquidity conditions may become unfavourable for IPO markets, including Hong Kong,” said Wang Zheng, chief investment officer at Jingxi Investment Management in Shanghai. “Lots of investors will have their eyes on the SpaceX IPO and that may cause some outflows from the markets across emerging nations and the Asia-Pacific region in preparation for subscriptions.” Advertisement The repercussions of SpaceX’s blockbuster offering could be far-reaching and reshape the financial market landscape. Given that the commercial aerospace company has chosen to list on the Nasdaq, Hong Kong was poised t o lose its title as the world’s busiest IPO market to the US this year. The deal may also test liquidity levels that broadly supported elevated global tech stock valuations, especially with persistent oil shocks having fuelled expectations of a resurgence in inflation. Tech stocks in Asia might already be feeling the pain. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell more than 2 per cent on Thursday and China’s Star Market 50 Index tumbled nearly 4 per cent, partly reflecting the effects of being squeezed out by the SpaceX IPO. In the US, the record-setting run also lost momentum, with key stock gauges moving sideways amid the likelihood that some investors may have unwound their positions in existing shares ahead of the SpaceX IPO. Advertisement T...
As the war in Iran disrupts global oil and chemical supplies, China’s coal-heavy energy sector is seizing an unprecedented opportunity. Dannie Peng visited the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northern Xinjiang – one of China’s four major bases for large-scale, modern coal-chemical production. In the second of a two-part series , she discovers how China is leveraging coal chemicals to offset o...
As the war in Iran disrupts global oil and chemical supplies, China’s coal-heavy energy sector is seizing an unprecedented opportunity. Dannie Peng visited the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northern Xinjiang – one of China’s four major bases for large-scale, modern coal-chemical production. In the second of a two-part series , she discovers how China is leveraging coal chemicals to offset oil shocks. It is late April, and northern Xinjiang is already gripped by scorching heat. Salt flats stretch to the horizon, barren and lifeless, until the monotony breaks at Wucaiwan – a boomtown in Changji Hui autonomous prefecture that has risen swiftly on the back of energy development. Here, the rhythmic roar of machinery shatters the long-standing silence of the Gobi Desert. Dozens of industrial giants cluster tightly in this landscape, including open-pit mines with annual outputs in the tens of millions of tonnes, massive thermal power plants and sprawling chemical enterprises. Advertisement This industrial forest of towering chimneys and intricate pipelines forms the heart of the Zhundong National Economic and Technological Development Zone, which sits atop estimated coal reserves of 390 billion tonnes – eclipsing the oil riches of the Persian Gulf in terms of weight. The zone is also one of China’s four primary bases for modern, large-scale coal-chemical production. Advertisement In the country’s far west, a “new Middle East” centred on energy extraction, power generation and chemical processing is undergoing rapid development – only with coal instead of oil . Here, some of the world’s largest and most advanced facilities are converting coal into liquid fuel, clean gas, plastics, chemical fertilisers and more. For the better part of the past century, oil – nearly 60 per cent of which is concentrated in the Persian Gulf – has been the undisputed backbone of global industrial and economic development, particularly in the transport and petrochemical sectors.
United Airlines (UAL) closed the latest trading day at $50.36, indicating a +1.35% change from the previous session's end. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.77% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.49%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.95%. Shares of the airline witnessed a loss of 9.61% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Transportation secto...
United Airlines (UAL) closed the latest trading day at $50.36, indicating a +1.35% change from the previous session's end. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.77% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.49%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.95%. Shares of the airline witnessed a loss of 9.61% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Transportation sector with its loss of 5.79% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.71%. Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of United Airlines in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $4.02, signifying a 20.08% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $15.31 billion, up 8% from the year-ago period. Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $9.93 per share and revenue of $57.83 billion, indicating changes of -1.19% and +7.65%, respectively, compared to the previous year. Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for United Airlines. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability. Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model. The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant. At present, United Airlines boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). In te...
In the latest trading session, Trip.com (TCOM) closed at $48.06, marking a -1.03% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.17% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.55%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.09%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the travel services company had lost 9.99% lagged the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 5.96% and the S&P 500's gain o...
In the latest trading session, Trip.com (TCOM) closed at $48.06, marking a -1.03% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.17% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.55%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.09%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the travel services company had lost 9.99% lagged the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 5.96% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.59%. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Trip.com in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.85, signifying a 3.66% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $2.33 billion, up 22.02% from the year-ago period. Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $4.12 per share and revenue of $10.44 billion. These totals would mark changes of -36.81% and +19.25%, respectively, from last year. Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Tripcom. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits. Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system. The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Trip.com is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell). In terms of valuation, Trip.com is presently being traded at a...
Samba TV Project Gravity provides advertisers and data owners with a neutral platform that onboards and activates their first party data across Google DV360, The Trade Desk, Meta, TikTok, Amazon, Magnite, and many other Samba partners SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Samba TV, the global leader in AI-driven media intelligence, today announced the formation of Project Gravity, a inde...
Samba TV Project Gravity provides advertisers and data owners with a neutral platform that onboards and activates their first party data across Google DV360, The Trade Desk, Meta, TikTok, Amazon, Magnite, and many other Samba partners SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Samba TV, the global leader in AI-driven media intelligence, today announced the formation of Project Gravity, a independent platform that provides data onboarding and activation. Project Gravity matches advertiser’s first party data against Samba’s Identity Graph, which assigns an identifier that is integrated into over 40 of the world's leading advertising platforms including DSPs, SSPs, and walled gardens. The platform enables signal monetization and identity resolution, enabling advertisers to optimize campaigns for targeting, suppression, frequency-capping, and more in a privacy compliant manner. Project Gravity is built for the agentic era of advertising. As advertisers increasingly hand the steering wheel of media buying to AI agents that make thousands of decisions per second, those agents are only as smart as the identity and audience data they can resolve in milliseconds. Project Gravity is engineered for that future from the first line of code: identity resolution at vector-database speed, AI-driven audience modeling that improves as signals evolve. "Samba developed its own data onboarding because our data needed to reach platforms around the world on a real-time basis with a high degree of accuracy for identity resolution,” said Ashwin Navin, CEO and Co-Founder of Samba TV. “We couldn’t find a solution, so we built it. Samba has been also sharing it with some of the largest agencies and data owners, and we are now investing more aggressively in it to accelerate the evolution of agentic AI.” What Project Gravity Means for Advertisers and Data Owners
The rule changes are being discussed between F1, governing body the FIA and the engine manufacturers. They have agreed in principle to increase the amount of power coming from the internal combustion engine and reduce electrical power by the same amount. Asked whether a resolution would increase the chances of him staying in F1 next year, Verstappen said: "Yeah, definitely. I just want a good prod...
The rule changes are being discussed between F1, governing body the FIA and the engine manufacturers. They have agreed in principle to increase the amount of power coming from the internal combustion engine and reduce electrical power by the same amount. Asked whether a resolution would increase the chances of him staying in F1 next year, Verstappen said: "Yeah, definitely. I just want a good product in Formula 1. And that will for sure improve the product. "Hopefully that will happen next year. That will already help a lot, because I've always said it doesn't matter if I had a good car or not. It's just the product. And I think the product will improve like that, so naturally I think the enjoyment will go up as well." World champion Lando Norris said: "That's a great direction that we all welcome as drivers. We all want that. "Maybe it's not the perfect world that we all want, but it certainly will be in the correct direction, I would say." His team-mate Oscar Piastri said: "It's a step in the right direction. But it's not fixed." Mercedes driver George Russell agreed that the changes "will be positive" because they would reduce the effect seen currently where cars lose speed towards the end of straights as the engine switches to recharge mode and loses nearly half its power. "The engine shouldn't lose power as you go down the straight, which you think is correct and the right thing to do," said Russell. "How it's going to impact racing I don't know." The rule change is most likely to be achieved by increasing the fuel flow to the internal combustion engine, although this brings challenges because it impacts engine design and fuel-tank size. But an agreement has not yet been reached and further talks aimed at finding a compromise are due to take place in Montreal this weekend. Among the key issues are time and expense. Engine development takes time and it is already very tight for manufacturers to apply the changes in time for next year. And some manufacturers want...