Month: July 2025

Revving Up Diplomacy: UK Prime Minister Starmer Hosts F1 Community at Downing Street

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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted 150 F1 figures at 10 Downing Street to mark the championship’s 75th anniversary. Formula 1’s common era began at Silverstone in 1950, with the Northamptonshire venue hosting the upcoming race. F1 President Stefano Domenicali will emphasize the industry’s economic impact at the event, with 9 out of 10 current teams based in the UK contributing around £12bn annually to the economy. Starmer’s meeting with Domenicali, Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang, past and current drivers, team principals, and F1 Academy CEO Susie Wolff highlighted…

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Unshakeable Allegiance – Next Generation of F1 Fans Prove Their Staying Power

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Formula 1 has successfully attracted new audiences in recent years, particularly with its growing presence in the United States and the popularity of the Drive to Survive series on Netflix. The challenge now lies in keeping these newer fans engaged over the long term. The 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey indicates a promising future for F1, with 94% of respondents expressing their intent to continue following the sport in the next five years. Notably, Gen Z fans, US respondents, and ‘new’ fans show even higher levels of commitment, with figures…

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How Sauber’s new F1 leader is overseeing its resurgence

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Sauber’s double-points finish in Austria, their first since the 2023 Qatar round, was a clear validation of the team’s extensive development work throughout this season. Despite the upcoming new regulations in 2026, Sauber has been proactive in implementing updates on the current C45, under the guidance of Mattia Binotto. The team has been focused on both improving on-track performance and refining design tools at Hinwil. This strategic approach has begun to pay off, with Nico Hulkenberg scoring points in the past three races and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto making his mark.…

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Revving Up for Excitement: Anticipating the F1 British Grand Prix with Our Writers

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The 2025 Formula 1 season is at the halfway mark with the British Grand Prix, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the first F1 championship race. McLaren seeks to assert dominance, with drivers like Hamilton, Norris, and Russell aiming to impress the home crowd, alongside newcomer Oliver Bearman at Silverstone. Autosport writers anticipate an exciting weekend, with Lando Norris hoping to clinch his first British GP victory and close the gap on championship leader Oscar Piastri. The pressure is on Norris to capitalize on McLaren’s strong performance and satisfy the enthusiastic…

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Autosport 75: Hill’s F1 debut amid Mansell mania

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During the slowing down lap, the narrator found himself behind Nigel Mansell and feared for their safety due to the swarm of people on the track, who seemed oblivious to the presence of other cars. Despite being almost last, the crowd cheered for the narrator. Damon Hill’s first grand prix qualification and finish at Silverstone coincided with the dominance of the Williams FW14B, a car he had tested extensively and learned from. Watching Mansell bask in the glory of the car’s victory, Hill acknowledged Mansell’s exceptional performance and the car’s…

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