Red Bull Racing has removed Christian Horner as team principal and chief executive with immediate effect, ending the Briton’s 20-year stewardship of the Formula 1 outfit. A company statement thanked him for “exceptional work” and said he will remain an employee but no longer hold operational authority.

Horner took charge in 2005, guiding the Milton Keynes-based team from newcomers to serial winners. During his tenure Red Bull collected 124 race wins, 107 pole positions, eight drivers’ championships—split evenly between Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen—and six constructors’ crowns, making him one of the most successful bosses in the sport’s history.

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Northamptonshire Police said they arrested three men, including 23-year-old YouTuber and Soccer Aid player Morgan “AngryGinge” Burtwistle, on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a classic BWT Racing Point Formula 1 car on display at Silverstone during British Grand Prix festivities.

The force received a report on 4 July that the vehicle, part of a fan zone exhibit, had sustained damage valued at several thousand pounds—some media put the figure as high as £30,000—after individuals allegedly climbed into the cockpit. The men, aged 23, 25 and 27, were taken to Northampton Criminal Justice Centre for questioning.

Following what police called “a thorough investigation,” all three were released with no further action. Burtwistle, who has 1.3 million Twitch followers and recently featured in Soccer Aid 2025, denies causing damage and says he merely sat in the car.

Brazilian rookie Gabriel Bortoleto achieved a milestone in the 2025 Formula 1 season by advancing to Q3 for the first time and securing an eighth-place starting position at the Austrian Grand Prix. This marked his best qualifying result of the year, surpassing his teammate Nico Hulkenberg. Bortoleto finished the race in eighth place, earning his first Formula 1 points and ending an eight-year drought for Brazilian drivers scoring in the sport since Felipe Massa in 2017. Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg, Bortoleto's Sauber teammate, made history at the British Grand Prix by securing his first career podium after 239 race starts and 15 years in Formula 1. Starting from 19th on the grid, Hulkenberg delivered a remarkable performance to finish third at Silverstone, marking the first podium for the Sauber team since 2012. Lando Norris claimed pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix and won the race, while Hulkenberg's podium at the British Grand Prix was widely celebrated across the paddock as a testament to perseverance and talent.

Formula 1 and the LEGO Group have redesigned the podium prizes for Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, presenting full-size trophies constructed entirely from LEGO bricks to mark the 75th anniversary of the championship’s first race at the circuit in 1950.

The winner’s cup replicates the traditional solid-gold Royal Automobile Club Trophy but is built from 2,717 bricks, reinforced with Technic pieces, and weighs just over 2 kilograms. A team of seven LEGO builders spent about 210 hours assembling four trophies—gold-chromed for first place, white for second, bronze for third and black for the winning constructor.

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Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen said Sergio “Checo” Pérez would be a strong hire for Cadillac as the U.S. marque prepares to join the grid in 2026. Speaking after securing pole position for Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the Red Bull driver told reporters that Pérez “has always been very strong” and, if motivated, could be an ideal addition for a new team.

Cadillac, which is set to become the sport’s 11th constructor, has not announced its driver line-up for the debut campaign. The seats are viewed as some of the most coveted in the forthcoming driver market reshuffle.

Pérez, released by Red Bull at the end of 2024, has said he is weighing several proposals and will return only for a project he deems competitive. The Mexican has also held discussions with Alpine but indicated he will take his time before making a decision.

Italian driver Leonardo Fornaroli secured his maiden Formula 2 victory by winning the Sprint race at the Silverstone round of the British Grand Prix. This win ended a nearly three-year winless streak for Fornaroli. He managed to maintain his lead under pressure throughout the race. Colombian driver Sebastián Montoya finished in second place, while the podium was completed by another competitor, Staněk. Paraguayan driver Joshua Duerksen finished fifth in the Sprint race. The result impacted the driver standings in the Formula 2 championship following the Silverstone event.

Qualifying for Sunday’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix was halted on Saturday after Alpine rookie Franco Colapinto spun coming out of the final corner, slid into the gravel and made light contact with the barriers. The Argentine climbed out unaided, but the red flag with just under seven minutes remaining ended his participation in Q1 and consigned him to the back of the grid.

The stoppage capped a disrupted day at Silverstone. Earlier, final practice was twice interrupted when debris was found at Stowe and, moments after the restart, Haas driver Gabriel Bortoleto beached his car in the gravel. Oliver Bearman also lost a front-wing endplate near the pit entry. The session finished under red flags with Charles Leclerc setting the benchmark 1:25.498 ahead of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.

When qualifying resumed, Verstappen secured pole position ahead of Piastri and Lando Norris, according to Argentine outlet Ámbito. Colapinto will line up 20th, behind Nico Hülkenberg, Lance Stroll and fellow rookies Bortoleto and Bearman, leaving Alpine facing another recovery drive in Sunday’s race.

Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull Racing, addressed the contractual situation concerning Max Verstappen, indicating the team is prepared for the possibility of Verstappen's departure. Horner mentioned that if Verstappen were to leave Red Bull, the team would consider pursuing Oscar Piastri as a potential replacement. This development has sparked speculation about Verstappen's future, including rumors of a possible move to Mercedes. Despite the uncertainty, Horner conveyed a relatively comfortable stance regarding Verstappen's current status with the team, even making light of having a backup plan involving Piastri. The situation has drawn attention amid ongoing discussions around Red Bull's driver lineup and the broader Formula 1 landscape.

American motorsport official Tim Mayer formally launched his campaign to become president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, declaring at a press conference at Silverstone on 4 July that “member clubs deserve better” and that the governing body needs “new energy, new focus and renewed integrity.” Mayer, 59, is the first candidate to challenge incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who is seeking a second four-year term in the election due in December.

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The 2025 Formula 2 (F2) season resumes its second half at Silverstone, coinciding with the British Grand Prix weekend. The event, held at the historic Silverstone circuit in the United Kingdom, features both Formula 1 and Formula 2 races. Notable participants include Ollie Bearman, who impressed during last year's rain-soaked Silverstone Sprint race. Fans are encouraged to visit the Silverstone Fan Zone, where F2 drivers John, Luke, and Cian will be present. The weekend promises multiple storylines and competitive racing, with teams such as Alpine F1 and drivers like Lewis Hamilton participating. The British Grand Prix weekend schedule and key facts about the Silverstone track have been highlighted to prepare spectators and viewers for the event.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali and representatives of several teams at 10 Downing Street this week to mark the 75th anniversary of the championship. Cars from McLaren and Williams were parked outside the residence as personnel from Haas, Williams, Alpine and other outfits joined the reception.

The meeting highlighted the sport’s significance to Britain’s economy and engineering base ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Britain is home to a majority of the grid’s teams and thousands of highly skilled motorsport jobs, making the series a notable contributor to research, development and export earnings.

The Downing Street visit forms part of the build-up to Sunday’s race, where British drivers Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and George Russell will seek home-ground success. Norris arrives fresh from victory in Austria, while Hamilton is aiming to halt an 11-race podium drought in his first Silverstone appearance for Ferrari.

Formula 1 and Motorsport Network have published the 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey, drawing on more than 100,000 responses from highly engaged supporters in 186 countries. The study finds that the series’ fastest-growing markets are the United States and younger, more diverse demographics, marking a sharp shift from F1’s historically European, male-dominated base.

Americans supplied the largest single share of answers, with 26% of all respondents coming from the Americas and the United States topping the country list. Among US participants, 70% of Gen Z fans say they interact with F1 content every day, and 73% plan to attend a domestic Grand Prix, underscoring the commercial momentum behind races in Austin, Miami and Las Vegas.

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Formula One and its governing body, the FIA, have adjusted the 2026 championship schedule, shifting the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku to Saturday, 26 September. The date was brought forward by one day at the request of local organisers to avoid a clash with the country’s Remembrance Day on 27 September. The switch makes Baku the second Saturday race on the 24-round calendar, alongside the Las Vegas Grand Prix slated for 21 November.

In the same announcement, the sport confirmed an expanded three-part pre-season testing programme totalling 11 running days as teams prepare for the next engine era. A five-day, closed-door session will be held at Spain’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from 26–30 January. Two public tests follow at Bahrain’s Sakhir circuit on 11–13 February and 18–20 February.

The early and extended testing window is intended to give teams additional time to learn the radically revised 2026 regulations, which introduce smaller, lighter chassis, active aerodynamics, increased electric power and 100% sustainable fuel. The season is due to start with the Australian Grand Prix on 8 March and conclude in Abu Dhabi on 6 December.

Formula 1 has confirmed that the Austrian Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar through the year 2041. The Red Bull Ring, the venue for the Austrian GP, signed a new long-term contract extending its presence in the championship well beyond its previous agreement, which was set to last until 2030. This extension follows a similar contract renewal for the Miami Grand Prix, indicating an ongoing strategy to secure key venues for the sport's future. The announcement was made ahead of the 2025 Austrian GP race weekend and has been widely reported by multiple sources, including official F1 channels and the Red Bull Racing team. Separately, in the United Kingdom, Formula 1 celebrated its 75th anniversary with a meeting between F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. The British Grand Prix is expected to remain on the calendar indefinitely, underscoring the sport's historic and economic significance in the UK.

Formula 1 said on Sunday it has signed a long-term agreement that keeps the Austrian Grand Prix on the calendar until 2041, matching Miami as the sport’s longest commitment. The new deal ensures the race at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, which is staging this weekend’s round, remains a fixture for at least another 16 years.

The previous contract, renewed two years ago, expired in 2030. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Austria has long been an incredibly special race for Formula 1, so it’s fantastic we have secured its long-term future,” F1 president and chief executive officer Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.

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Formula 1 officials have pushed back the start of Saturday’s qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix by five minutes to 16:05 local time after a crash concluded the earlier Formula 2 race.

Race control said all drivers involved in the incident were unhurt and the remainder of the weekend schedule remains unchanged.

The FIA Formula 2 sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix was red-flagged on 28 June after a dramatic three-car collision in the opening laps. French driver Sami Meguetounif’s car was launched over the machines of Luke Browning and Arvid Lindblad, briefly flipping before coming to rest.

Circuit medical staff examined all three drivers at the scene and cleared them without injury. Race control suspended the session under a red flag while debris was removed and barriers were inspected. Further details on the race’s resumption were not immediately available.

Carlos Sainz Sr., the Spanish world rally champion and father of Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr., has officially withdrawn from the FIA presidency race for 2025. He cited the current circumstances as unfavorable and his commitment to competing in the Dakar Rally as key reasons for his decision. Sainz Sr. had considered challenging the incumbent FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, but his withdrawal leaves Ben Sulayem with no clear rival for another term.

Carlos Sainz Jr. publicly supported his father's decision, acknowledging it as a difficult but understandable choice. The withdrawal has effectively cleared the path for Ben Sulayem to continue leading the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, the governing body for major motorsport series including Formula 1.

Simone Ashley attended the European premiere of "F1: The Movie" held in London's Leicester Square on June 23, 2025. Despite her role being drastically cut from the film, leaving her with a non-speaking part, the "Bridgerton" star made a notable appearance at the event. Ashley initially wore a dramatic gold peplum gown and later changed into a silver draped mini dress during the movie's after-party. Her presence at the premiere was widely covered, highlighting her support for the film despite the reduction of her scenes.

Liberty Media, the owner of Formula One, has received unconditional approval from the European Commission to acquire Dorna Sports, the rights holder of MotoGP. The acquisition deal is valued at approximately 4 billion euros ($4.60 billion), or around $4.2 billion according to some sources. Liberty Media will acquire an 84% stake in Dorna Sports, while the current management will retain the remaining 16%. The deal is expected to close by July 3, 2025. Liberty Media has stated that expanding MotoGP's presence in the United States is a primary goal following the acquisition. This merger brings together two of the world's premier motorsport championships under one ownership group.

Red Bull Racing has removed Christian Horner as team principal and chief executive with immediate effect, ending the Briton’s 20-year stewardship of the Formula 1 outfit. A company statement thanked him for “exceptional work” and said he will remain an employee but no longer hold operational authority.

Horner took charge in 2005, guiding the Milton Keynes-based team from newcomers to serial winners. During his tenure Red Bull collected 124 race wins, 107 pole positions, eight drivers’ championships—split evenly between Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen—and six constructors’ crowns, making him one of the most successful bosses in the sport’s history.

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Northamptonshire Police said they arrested three men, including 23-year-old YouTuber and Soccer Aid player Morgan “AngryGinge” Burtwistle, on suspicion of causing criminal damage to a classic BWT Racing Point Formula 1 car on display at Silverstone during British Grand Prix festivities.

The force received a report on 4 July that the vehicle, part of a fan zone exhibit, had sustained damage valued at several thousand pounds—some media put the figure as high as £30,000—after individuals allegedly climbed into the cockpit. The men, aged 23, 25 and 27, were taken to Northampton Criminal Justice Centre for questioning.

Following what police called “a thorough investigation,” all three were released with no further action. Burtwistle, who has 1.3 million Twitch followers and recently featured in Soccer Aid 2025, denies causing damage and says he merely sat in the car.

Brazilian rookie Gabriel Bortoleto achieved a milestone in the 2025 Formula 1 season by advancing to Q3 for the first time and securing an eighth-place starting position at the Austrian Grand Prix. This marked his best qualifying result of the year, surpassing his teammate Nico Hulkenberg. Bortoleto finished the race in eighth place, earning his first Formula 1 points and ending an eight-year drought for Brazilian drivers scoring in the sport since Felipe Massa in 2017. Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg, Bortoleto's Sauber teammate, made history at the British Grand Prix by securing his first career podium after 239 race starts and 15 years in Formula 1. Starting from 19th on the grid, Hulkenberg delivered a remarkable performance to finish third at Silverstone, marking the first podium for the Sauber team since 2012. Lando Norris claimed pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix and won the race, while Hulkenberg's podium at the British Grand Prix was widely celebrated across the paddock as a testament to perseverance and talent.

Formula 1 and the LEGO Group have redesigned the podium prizes for Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, presenting full-size trophies constructed entirely from LEGO bricks to mark the 75th anniversary of the championship’s first race at the circuit in 1950.

The winner’s cup replicates the traditional solid-gold Royal Automobile Club Trophy but is built from 2,717 bricks, reinforced with Technic pieces, and weighs just over 2 kilograms. A team of seven LEGO builders spent about 210 hours assembling four trophies—gold-chromed for first place, white for second, bronze for third and black for the winning constructor.

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Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen said Sergio “Checo” Pérez would be a strong hire for Cadillac as the U.S. marque prepares to join the grid in 2026. Speaking after securing pole position for Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the Red Bull driver told reporters that Pérez “has always been very strong” and, if motivated, could be an ideal addition for a new team.

Cadillac, which is set to become the sport’s 11th constructor, has not announced its driver line-up for the debut campaign. The seats are viewed as some of the most coveted in the forthcoming driver market reshuffle.

Pérez, released by Red Bull at the end of 2024, has said he is weighing several proposals and will return only for a project he deems competitive. The Mexican has also held discussions with Alpine but indicated he will take his time before making a decision.

Italian driver Leonardo Fornaroli secured his maiden Formula 2 victory by winning the Sprint race at the Silverstone round of the British Grand Prix. This win ended a nearly three-year winless streak for Fornaroli. He managed to maintain his lead under pressure throughout the race. Colombian driver Sebastián Montoya finished in second place, while the podium was completed by another competitor, Staněk. Paraguayan driver Joshua Duerksen finished fifth in the Sprint race. The result impacted the driver standings in the Formula 2 championship following the Silverstone event.

Qualifying for Sunday’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix was halted on Saturday after Alpine rookie Franco Colapinto spun coming out of the final corner, slid into the gravel and made light contact with the barriers. The Argentine climbed out unaided, but the red flag with just under seven minutes remaining ended his participation in Q1 and consigned him to the back of the grid.

The stoppage capped a disrupted day at Silverstone. Earlier, final practice was twice interrupted when debris was found at Stowe and, moments after the restart, Haas driver Gabriel Bortoleto beached his car in the gravel. Oliver Bearman also lost a front-wing endplate near the pit entry. The session finished under red flags with Charles Leclerc setting the benchmark 1:25.498 ahead of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.

When qualifying resumed, Verstappen secured pole position ahead of Piastri and Lando Norris, according to Argentine outlet Ámbito. Colapinto will line up 20th, behind Nico Hülkenberg, Lance Stroll and fellow rookies Bortoleto and Bearman, leaving Alpine facing another recovery drive in Sunday’s race.

Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull Racing, addressed the contractual situation concerning Max Verstappen, indicating the team is prepared for the possibility of Verstappen's departure. Horner mentioned that if Verstappen were to leave Red Bull, the team would consider pursuing Oscar Piastri as a potential replacement. This development has sparked speculation about Verstappen's future, including rumors of a possible move to Mercedes. Despite the uncertainty, Horner conveyed a relatively comfortable stance regarding Verstappen's current status with the team, even making light of having a backup plan involving Piastri. The situation has drawn attention amid ongoing discussions around Red Bull's driver lineup and the broader Formula 1 landscape.

American motorsport official Tim Mayer formally launched his campaign to become president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, declaring at a press conference at Silverstone on 4 July that “member clubs deserve better” and that the governing body needs “new energy, new focus and renewed integrity.” Mayer, 59, is the first candidate to challenge incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who is seeking a second four-year term in the election due in December.

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The 2025 Formula 2 (F2) season resumes its second half at Silverstone, coinciding with the British Grand Prix weekend. The event, held at the historic Silverstone circuit in the United Kingdom, features both Formula 1 and Formula 2 races. Notable participants include Ollie Bearman, who impressed during last year's rain-soaked Silverstone Sprint race. Fans are encouraged to visit the Silverstone Fan Zone, where F2 drivers John, Luke, and Cian will be present. The weekend promises multiple storylines and competitive racing, with teams such as Alpine F1 and drivers like Lewis Hamilton participating. The British Grand Prix weekend schedule and key facts about the Silverstone track have been highlighted to prepare spectators and viewers for the event.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosted Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali and representatives of several teams at 10 Downing Street this week to mark the 75th anniversary of the championship. Cars from McLaren and Williams were parked outside the residence as personnel from Haas, Williams, Alpine and other outfits joined the reception.

The meeting highlighted the sport’s significance to Britain’s economy and engineering base ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Britain is home to a majority of the grid’s teams and thousands of highly skilled motorsport jobs, making the series a notable contributor to research, development and export earnings.

The Downing Street visit forms part of the build-up to Sunday’s race, where British drivers Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and George Russell will seek home-ground success. Norris arrives fresh from victory in Austria, while Hamilton is aiming to halt an 11-race podium drought in his first Silverstone appearance for Ferrari.

Formula 1 and Motorsport Network have published the 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey, drawing on more than 100,000 responses from highly engaged supporters in 186 countries. The study finds that the series’ fastest-growing markets are the United States and younger, more diverse demographics, marking a sharp shift from F1’s historically European, male-dominated base.

Americans supplied the largest single share of answers, with 26% of all respondents coming from the Americas and the United States topping the country list. Among US participants, 70% of Gen Z fans say they interact with F1 content every day, and 73% plan to attend a domestic Grand Prix, underscoring the commercial momentum behind races in Austin, Miami and Las Vegas.

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Formula One and its governing body, the FIA, have adjusted the 2026 championship schedule, shifting the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku to Saturday, 26 September. The date was brought forward by one day at the request of local organisers to avoid a clash with the country’s Remembrance Day on 27 September. The switch makes Baku the second Saturday race on the 24-round calendar, alongside the Las Vegas Grand Prix slated for 21 November.

In the same announcement, the sport confirmed an expanded three-part pre-season testing programme totalling 11 running days as teams prepare for the next engine era. A five-day, closed-door session will be held at Spain’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from 26–30 January. Two public tests follow at Bahrain’s Sakhir circuit on 11–13 February and 18–20 February.

The early and extended testing window is intended to give teams additional time to learn the radically revised 2026 regulations, which introduce smaller, lighter chassis, active aerodynamics, increased electric power and 100% sustainable fuel. The season is due to start with the Australian Grand Prix on 8 March and conclude in Abu Dhabi on 6 December.

Formula 1 has confirmed that the Austrian Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar through the year 2041. The Red Bull Ring, the venue for the Austrian GP, signed a new long-term contract extending its presence in the championship well beyond its previous agreement, which was set to last until 2030. This extension follows a similar contract renewal for the Miami Grand Prix, indicating an ongoing strategy to secure key venues for the sport's future. The announcement was made ahead of the 2025 Austrian GP race weekend and has been widely reported by multiple sources, including official F1 channels and the Red Bull Racing team. Separately, in the United Kingdom, Formula 1 celebrated its 75th anniversary with a meeting between F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. The British Grand Prix is expected to remain on the calendar indefinitely, underscoring the sport's historic and economic significance in the UK.

Formula 1 said on Sunday it has signed a long-term agreement that keeps the Austrian Grand Prix on the calendar until 2041, matching Miami as the sport’s longest commitment. The new deal ensures the race at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, which is staging this weekend’s round, remains a fixture for at least another 16 years.

The previous contract, renewed two years ago, expired in 2030. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Austria has long been an incredibly special race for Formula 1, so it’s fantastic we have secured its long-term future,” F1 president and chief executive officer Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.

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Formula 1 officials have pushed back the start of Saturday’s qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix by five minutes to 16:05 local time after a crash concluded the earlier Formula 2 race.

Race control said all drivers involved in the incident were unhurt and the remainder of the weekend schedule remains unchanged.

The FIA Formula 2 sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix was red-flagged on 28 June after a dramatic three-car collision in the opening laps. French driver Sami Meguetounif’s car was launched over the machines of Luke Browning and Arvid Lindblad, briefly flipping before coming to rest.

Circuit medical staff examined all three drivers at the scene and cleared them without injury. Race control suspended the session under a red flag while debris was removed and barriers were inspected. Further details on the race’s resumption were not immediately available.

Carlos Sainz Sr., the Spanish world rally champion and father of Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr., has officially withdrawn from the FIA presidency race for 2025. He cited the current circumstances as unfavorable and his commitment to competing in the Dakar Rally as key reasons for his decision. Sainz Sr. had considered challenging the incumbent FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, but his withdrawal leaves Ben Sulayem with no clear rival for another term.

Carlos Sainz Jr. publicly supported his father's decision, acknowledging it as a difficult but understandable choice. The withdrawal has effectively cleared the path for Ben Sulayem to continue leading the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, the governing body for major motorsport series including Formula 1.

Simone Ashley attended the European premiere of "F1: The Movie" held in London's Leicester Square on June 23, 2025. Despite her role being drastically cut from the film, leaving her with a non-speaking part, the "Bridgerton" star made a notable appearance at the event. Ashley initially wore a dramatic gold peplum gown and later changed into a silver draped mini dress during the movie's after-party. Her presence at the premiere was widely covered, highlighting her support for the film despite the reduction of her scenes.

Liberty Media, the owner of Formula One, has received unconditional approval from the European Commission to acquire Dorna Sports, the rights holder of MotoGP. The acquisition deal is valued at approximately 4 billion euros ($4.60 billion), or around $4.2 billion according to some sources. Liberty Media will acquire an 84% stake in Dorna Sports, while the current management will retain the remaining 16%. The deal is expected to close by July 3, 2025. Liberty Media has stated that expanding MotoGP's presence in the United States is a primary goal following the acquisition. This merger brings together two of the world's premier motorsport championships under one ownership group.