Red Bull Racing takes over San Francisco's Marina Blvd. for Formula 1 showcase
Red Bull Racing was burning out along San Francisco Marina Boulevard Saturday, shutting the street down for its Formula 1 showcase.
"I'm seeing this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to see it like right near my hometown," said Annie Strickler, who made the trip from Orinda. "It's just really great that they're expanding and trying to expand their audience as well and get people from the Bay Area, because we love sports and we love F1."
Formula 1 fans from across the Bay Area packed in to take in the moment.
"I'm a pretty big F1 fan, so I've kind of just wanted any sort of chance to be able to come and see, like, the cars and the people," said Orinda resident Noah Sasson. "I think Red Bull's a really interesting team in F1, because I feel like they kind of resemble something a little against the grain, because some of the teams are really generational. They're old and Red Bull is the newer team."
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The event was revving up excitement among newer Formula 1 fans.
"I have been, like, a fan and watched the races, but definitely not, like, as huge of a fan. So I thought that this opportunity to see something for free, especially so close to me, is just like a really amazing thing," said Anna Kucheyev.
Red Bull also unleashed some its other high-end performance vehicles.
"I've owned a lot of Mustangs, so I do like muscle cars, so I'm here for that and here for my puppy to be able to get some exposure and see some people," said Petaluma resident Elizabeth Oats, who was at the event with a group of friends.
"I hope everyone has good day and go, F1," said Crystal Wright.
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UFC cuts Sean Strickland's mic amid profanity-laced rant, abruptly ends UFC Houston press conference
Even the UFC appeared tired of listening to Sean Strickland after UFC Houston.
Strickland's microphone was abruptly cut off and his post-fight press conference was ushered to a premature end late Saturday night in a rare sight following Strickland's victory over Anthony Hernandez in UFC Houston's main event.
Strickland, who stopped Hernandez via third-round TKO to reenter middleweight title contention, spoke for roughly seven minutes at the event's post-fight press conference, during which he made numerous homophobic and profane remarks, including proclaiming, "I'll make fun of gays any chance I get." This was, of course, nothing new for Strickland. The 34-year-old American has made courting controversy his brand throughout his rise in the UFC, with his press conferences often spiraling into outlets for him to rant against social issues of the day and spew hate speech toward various marginalized groups.
Shortly before Strickland's press conference Saturday, UFC CEO White called the former middleweight champion's outbursts "a nightmare," but bafflingly blamed the media for baiting Strickland into venturing into topics like Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl 60, despite Strickland walking into that territory of his own accord with a deeply homophobic rant at UFC Houston's media day this past Wednesday.
And, at least this time, it appeared as if the UFC had enough.
Following numerous Strickland-esque rants, the former champ closed an answer to a question with:
"These motherf***ers are so boring in this sport. These guys have no personality. You have Colby [Covington], the pretend Republican. But like, who's really entertaining? You've got Chimaev, the f***ing goat f***er."
At that, members of the UFC's public relations staff appeared to swiftly shut down the press conference, ending Strickland's time despite the former champ's obvious desire to continue fielding questions.
In case there was any doubt, Strickland microphone was cut off mere seconds later.
Did they cut Strickland’s mic at the presser 👀 pic.twitter.com/Vf1BCtGEKR
— Uncrowned (@uncrownedcombat) February 22, 2026
Strickland nonetheless continued speaking to the assembled media for another 35 seconds, admonishing UFC staff — "Relax! UFC motherf***er." — and ranting further about a fight against Chimaev.
On the UFC's live press conference feed, none of Strickland's remarks could be heard.
Here's the last minute of Sean Strickland's presser pic.twitter.com/L3pwhcahlJ
— Oscar Willis (@oscarswillis) February 22, 2026
Strickland's victory over Hernandez at UFC Houston puts the former champ at 2-2 over his past four Octagon appearances.
The former champ entered the bout as the promotion's No. 3-ranked middleweight, meaning that despite the controversies that continue to follow him, he will likely be in line for a big fight next.