UK PM Starmer welcomes F1 community to Downing Street

The British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has welcomed 150 figures working within F1 to an event at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday, in celebration of the championship’s 75 year anniversary.
The common era of Formula 1 grand prix racing began at Silverstone in 1950, and this year’s championship has the Northamptonshire venue next on the calendar.
F1 president Stefano Domenicali will …Keep reading

Staying Power – F1’s new, young fans are committed for the long haul

Attracting fresh eyes is one thing, keeping them engaged for the long-term is another – but Formula 1 looks set to retain its newer, always-on fandom.
New audiences have been attracted to F1 in recent years, whether that be through a growing presence in the United States or the wildly successful Drive to Survive series on Netflix.
While the sheer number of fresh eyes on the product are …Keep reading

What our writers are looking forward to at the F1 British Grand Prix

The 2025 Formula 1 season reaches half distance with the British Grand Prix but as well as looking forward it will also be a weekend of nostalgia as the 75th anniversary of the first race of the F1 championship is toasted.
McLaren will be keen to once again show it is the team to beat, while the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and George Russell will be hoping to shine in front of a home …Keep reading

Autosport 75: Hill’s F1 debut amid Mansell mania

“On the slowing down lap I was right behind Nigel Mansell and I thought, ‘We’re not going to get out of here alive’, because the place was just awash; it was swarming with people. They didn’t seem to know that there were other cars on the track, they just saw Nigel and leapt onto the track. It was very difficult.
“They were giving me a great big cheer, even though I was almost …Keep reading

Keanu Reeves to star in new Cadillac F1 team documentary

Keanu Reeves will front a new documentary charting Cadillac’s journey to be on the Formula 1 grid for 2026.
Following the streaming success of Emmy-award-winning ‘Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story’, Reeves will now tell the story of the new American F1 team ahead of next year’s season-opener in Australia.
Autosport revealed on Tuesday how team boss Graeme Lowdon was overseeing the …Keep reading

Video: 75 Years of Speed – Lights Out at Silverstone

This year is one of celebration for Formula 1 as it marks 75 years of the world championship beginning at Silverstone.
And key moments from Silverstone’s F1 history now feature as part of a new video series to celebrate the landmark anniversary.
In this first episode, fans reflect on how their love for the championship began, sharing memories of the track spanning from the 1960s to the …Keep reading

What’s at stake in the Verstappen and Mercedes F1 situation

To navigate the intricate media game that shapes activities in the Formula 1 paddock, it’s essential to sift through the statements for substance and dismiss those made to muddy the waters. The future of Max Verstappen is front and centre – unsurprising, given he is the driver at the top of the pyramid.
On one side is Toto Wolff, keeping the door open for the four-time world champion and on the …Keep reading