Formula 1 used to be shaped almost entirely on real asphalt, with drivers pounding around private test tracks until the budget or the tires gave out. Today, much of that work happens in dark simulator ...

Do F1 drivers memorize racing routes? After all, these athletes navigate complex circuits at speeds exceeding 300 km/h, ...

Liam Lawson shared a post of him riding a tricked-out Red Bull-stickered GasGas MC 250F around a motocross track during the offseason. Formula 1 (F1) fans will need no introduction to Liam Lawson, but ...

In the same week it confirmed a five-year plan to win the world championship by 2030, Audi has announced a driver development programme which will scout and nurture young talent from karting through ...

Formula 1 is not a sport that lends itself to tall athletes. For aerodynamic reasons, engineers tend to prefer shorter drivers. A taller driver will naturally sit higher up in the cockpit, which can ...

While they may not look like it, F1 drivers are considered elite level athletes. Their rugby player-like necks are often a marvel, able to withstand over 5G.

F1 has new cars in 2026, which look different to previous eras in grand prix racing. Here's how they work and what the drivers think ...