Overview

• U.S. tariffs under President Trump have caused significant currency fluctuations, impacting Liberty Media's stock performance and creating uncertainty for Formula 1's financial ecosystem.
• General Motors has revised its profit outlook, citing $4–5 billion in additional costs due to tariffs, while Haas has frozen hiring and reduced production following a sharp decline in demand for its products.
• Formula 1 teams are mitigating risks by diversifying suppliers globally and negotiating contracts in multiple currencies to hedge against trade and financial uncertainties.
• Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff described the current geopolitical and economic situation as a 'socioeconomic experiment,' reflecting concerns among U.S.-based sponsors and partners.
• Speculation surrounds Trump’s possible attendance at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, underscoring the intersection of U.S. politics and the global motorsport stage.