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Formula 1 has confirmed that it has reached an agreement in principle with General Motors to add an 11th team to the grid for 2026, with the new outfit likely to be branded as Cadillac. The chance of the GM bid joining the grid appeared to be dead in the water just months ago after initially being led by Andretti Global but has now accelerated to being a fully-fledged team for the season after next. F1 had initially rejected an Andretti-GM bid and closed the door on that specific proposal until 2028. The sport has had 10 teams on the grid since 2017, and that looked likely to remain the case for the foreseeable future. But in an announcement on Monday, F1 said it had "maintained a dialogue with General Motors, and its partners at TWG Global, regarding the viability of an entry following the commercial assessment and decision made by Formula 1 in January 2024." F1 said GM has "achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the eleventh team GM/Cadillac." GM has also made a commitment to enter as a single engine supplier at a later time, according to the F1 news release, although it will need a customer deal with an existing manufacturer for its debut season in 2026 and likely for 2027 too. F1 teams had been lukewarm about the original bid led by Michael Andretti, son of 1978 world champion Mario. Michael Andretti had angered F1 teams and the sport's owner, Liberty Media, by calling the sport "greedy" for blocking his attempts to join the grid. He stepped away from his leadership role at Andretti Global last month. While opposed to the Andretti side of the bid, F1 was very open to the idea of bringing a manufacturer of General Motors' size and stature to the grid, especially if it would commit to building its own engines in future. The entry of a team branded Cadillac would be another huge boost for the sport as its popularity continues to boom in the U.S. It remains to be seen whether the team will bring an American driver, but it now means there are two additional spots on the grid for emerging and existing talent. The American team will be based in a UK factory near Silverstone racetrack that Andretti Global started work on earlier this year. Greg Maffei, the of Liberty Media, said: "With Formula 1's continued growth plans in the U.S., we have always believed that welcoming an impressive US brand like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future power unit supplier could bring additional value and interest to the sport. "We credit the leadership of General Motors and their partners with significant progress in their readiness to enter Formula 1. We are excited to move forward with the application process for the GM/Cadillac team to enter the Championship in 2026." Mark Reuss, president of General Motors, added: "As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It's an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world's premier racing series, and we're committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world. "This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM's engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level."Democrats plan to elect new party leader just days after Trump's inauguration
Subscribe to our newsletter Privacy Policy Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in. Please visit My Account to verify and manage your account. An account was already registered with this email. Please check your inbox for an authentication link. Support Independent Arts Journalism As an independent publication, we rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, consider becoming a member today . Already a member? Sign in here. We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, please join us as a member . If William Shakespeare believed that eyes are the windows to the soul, then how did Leonardo da Vinci regard the nose? While the Italian polymath has historically been associated with artistic mastery and scientific ingenuity, lesser known is his deep fascination with fragrances. The recently published exhibition catalog Leonardo da Vinci and the Perfumes of the Renaissance dives into this largely unexplored facet of the artist’s life by highlighting his personal engagements with perfume. From Leonardo’s upbringing in Tuscany, where aromatic plants like jasmine and orange blossom thrived in the region’s hilly landscape, to his working space, which was filled with botanical books and strong-smelling oils, resins, waxes, and fats that were incorporated into his art, Leonardo’s life was teeming with scents that stirred curiosity and influenced other aspects of his work. The book itself pulls from the multisensory exhibition of the same name curated by historians Carlo Vecce and Pascal Brioist, which ran this past summer at the Château du Clos Lucé in Amboise, France, and contextualized Leonardo’s artistry through the history of Renaissance perfumes, similar to that of the 2018 virtual show reexamining South Asian artistry through scent, Bagh-e-Hind . Through a combination of artworks, fragrance recipes, and texts by historians and three-dimensional reconstruction experts, the catalog constructs a timeline that not only retraces the development of Renaissance scents but also their impact on Leonardo and his contemporaries. It begins with Vecce’s claim that the polymath’s mother, Caterina, was an enslaved woman who was trafficked from her home in the Caucasus region to Italy during the spice trade, introducing scents like cinnamon, myrrh, and musk. Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic. Daily Weekly Opportunities The book continues to draw connections between Leonardo’s childhood and his work as an adult, when he diligently copied recipes for perfumes and drew up technological sketches for alembic distillation mechanisms. Quoting his notebook in the foreword, novelist François Saint-Bris points out how Leonardo’s experiments allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the relationship between color and smell. “Note how aqua vitae collects in itself all the colors and scents of the flowers,” the artist wrote. “If you want to make azure, put cornflowers in it; and wild poppies for red.” Further teasing out the continuity between Leonardo’s perfume practice and artistic work, Brioist details how the artist’s preoccupation with odors helped influence his technical and architectural designs, from household latrines and horse stables to residential gardens for aristocratic patrons . When Leonardo designed plans for what he perceived as the model city in 1485, he specifically sought to eliminate putrid smells that resulted from overcrowding and poor ventilation. Leonardo’s obsession with smell may seem a bit intense, but as the essays point out, perfume (and odors) played a significant role in Renaissance society, where hygienic practices were questionable and disease was rampant. One tactic to ward off sickness was the use of scented clothing and accessories like gloves and sachets, frequently donned by French and Milanese nobility. Accordingly, essayist Paula Venturelli sheds light on Leonardo’s “Lady with an Ermine” (c. 1489–1491), whose subject is shown wearing a black necklace exemplifying the period’s fashionable perfumed paternoster beads, for which the book even includes a recipe that consists of freshly ground bread crumbs, wine, and egg yolk. This recipe can also be used to make aromatic knife handles, and for those with a nose for fragrance, there are even directions on how to make “Chypre birdies,” or sculptures made of perfumed paste, and gloves scented with almond oil mixtures and musked rose water. Then again, considering these recipes came before the advent of routine bathing and expiration dates, it may be better to stick to the stuff from the store. We hope you enjoyed this article! Before you keep reading, please consider supporting Hyperallergic ’s journalism during a time when independent, critical reporting is increasingly scarce. Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden to large corporations or billionaires. Our journalism is funded by readers like you , ensuring integrity and independence in our coverage. We strive to offer trustworthy perspectives on everything from art history to contemporary art. We spotlight artist-led social movements, uncover overlooked stories, and challenge established norms to make art more inclusive and accessible. With your support, we can continue to provide global coverage without the elitism often found in art journalism. If you can, please join us as a member today . Millions rely on Hyperallergic for free, reliable information. 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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Jojo Uga's 2-yard touchdown run capped a 24-point fourth quarter and Albany beat Hampton 41-34 on Saturday in a season finale. Jack Iuliano recovered a fumble by Malcom May at the Hampton 24, and though it took 10 plays, Uga went in for the touchdown and the game's final lead. Malcolm Mays scored on a 25-yard run for Hampton (5-7, 2-6 Coastal Athletic Association) but the PAT was blocked and Kevon Angry ran it back for Albany (4-8, 2-6), leaving Hampton with a 34-27 lead with 10 minutes remaining. Alex Jreige's 53-yard run then tied the game. Hampton led 28-0 before Van Weber threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Carter Moses with a couple minutes left in the first half. Albany added 10 points in the third quarter, including Jackson Parker's 38-yard touchdown catch. Nick Totten's pick-6 early in the fourth quarter got the Great Danes within 28-25. Weber threw for 184 yards with two scores and an interception. Jreige rushed for 110 yards. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25
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