In the days leading up to the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli confronted questions about the pressure he faced. Three days later, Italy boasts a three-peat grand prix winner. And he’s only 19 years old.

Kimi Antonelli keeps writing F1 records and passed his toughest test in Miami Free to read on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...

How the Miami Grand Prix became a ‘Super Bowl weekend’: A 50ft ‘yacht’ and a hip hop museum Free to read on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

Last week, I spoke w/ Doriane Pin about her first F1 test w/ Mercedes. She couldn't stop smiling. Here's why “It’s a big day, a historic day. I was able to show (people) that no matter the gender and no matter the path you took before, you can drive a Formula 1 car.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...

'The racing is not OK': How Bearman's crash exposed F1's 2026 safety problem www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...

Approximately 12 tonnes of the Formula 1 KitKat chocolate bars were stolen while transiting. "We’ve always encouraged people to have a break with KITKAT — but it seems thieves have taken the message too literally,” a KitKat spokesperson said in a statement. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

Damson Idris loved F1 from a distance, then got thrown into the deep end for "F1: The Movie." What followed — the spins, the weight loss, the five months of living like a driver — made him see the sport completely differently. 📝 @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 theathletic.com/7118563/?sou...

🚨F1 Mailbag Alert🚨 Have any questions after the Chinese Grand Prix? Send them over via the link below, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer several of them in this week's F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com. www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs set to be canceled due to Middle East conflict www.nytimes.com/athletic/711...

Formula 1 has all-new cars for the 2026 season, but how they work has split the drivers, with some very unhappy with the new style of racing. @madelinecoleman.bsky.social outlines the various complaints from across the field at Albert Park ⬇️ 🔗 theathletic.com/7098741/?sou...

On International Women's Day 2026, @madelinecoleman.bsky.social tells the story of Christina Sullivan - how she went from the brink of abandoning her love of engineering for a career in the movie industry, to working in F1 for the Williams team. All thanks to her love of Netflix's hit docuseries.

You asked, he answered. Yesterday, while driving around the streets of Melbourne, Daniel Ricciardo answered several questions that were submitted via @theathletic.com's dedicated F1 WhatsApp channel. www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...

In a shocking move, Apple and Netflix announced a new F1 collaboration, involving Drive to Survive and live race weekend coverage. Here's more details on the announcement: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Keep dreaming. Keep showing up. You belong here.

In my latest on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social: Why F1 world champion Jenson Button feels ‘liberated’ hanging up his helmet and more on his plans for his next chapter ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

F1 is hitting the reset button this season, introducing a new set of the technical regulations that affect nearly every aspect of the car. Over the coming weeks, on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social, we'll be releasing a library of explainer stories breaking it all down. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

In my latest on @theathletic.com, here's more on why Cadillac F1 picked a Super Bowl ad and Times Square for its first livery reveal. Yes, you read that right — there is an in-person Times Square component to this reveal. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull raises expectations. But it’s personal for the family. www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...

Report card time again 📝 The 2025 Formula 1 season is done, and we're grading all 10 teams. @lukesmithf1.bsky.social & @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...

🎰 Lapping casinos in search of light exposure 🕶️ Wearing special glasses that project light 🛏️ Keeping beds "sacred” @madelinecoleman.bsky.social explains how F1 drivers have adapted their extensive training regimes to prioritize sleep in recent years.

In my latest on @theathletic.com, I learned more about why sleep matters, how F1 drivers combat jet lag and what sleep hygiene is ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...

The F1 world drivers' championship is headed to Abu Dhabi, the final race of the season. Who's winning it all? 🍿

Max Verstappen beat his McLaren rivals on strategy to claim a crucial victory at the Qatar Grand Prix, guaranteeing a three-way championship battle at the season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social & @lukesmithf1.bsky.social

At 24, Oscar Piastri is competing in one of the most pressure-filled spots on the F1 grid and has had to learn the hard way at times. He spoke to @madelinecoleman.bsky.social about how he dealt with blowing his points lead and more. 🔗 theathletic.com/6846924/?sou...

And just like that, Max Verstappen’s chances of winning the 2025 Formula One world championship have drastically improved. As he left his home race in August, he was 104 points off the lead. But hours after the Las Vegas Grand Prix, new life was breathed into Red Bull.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, creating a significant shake-up in the drivers’ championship with two grands prix and one sprint race remaining in the 2025 Formula One season. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⤵️

Have any questions after the Las Vegas GP? Send them our way, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer a few in our next F1 post-race mailbag next week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

Ahead of tonight’s F1 race, learn more about how the Las Vegas Grand Prix trophy design came to life ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...

It’s been nearly 4,000 days since a woman participated in a Formula One practice session. But with no woman in F1 for over a decade, the F1 Academy series is building a pipeline to finally deliver female drivers back to the top. 📝 @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 theathletic.com/6805715/?sou...

Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman, @theathletic.com's F1 writers, will be answering your questions tomorrow! Ask them about the final races of the championship, being a writer covering F1 or any other questions you may have @lukesmithf1.bsky.social @madelinecoleman.bsky.social redd.it/1otjq5s #F1

Have any questions after the #BrazilGP? Send them our way, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer a few in our next F1 post-race mailbag later this week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

EXCL: Aston Martin launches a collaboration with the Pixar film, Toy Story. Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork. ✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

Red Bull Formula One team boss Laurent Mekies has signaled an end to “silly games” with rival McLaren, saying these “got out of hand” in efforts to remove tape from Lando Norris’ race start grid spots. 📝 @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 theathletic.com/6746249/?sou...

From @theathletic.com: Amelia Dimoldenberg, the star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series, is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet.

Earlier this week, I spoke with Amelia Dimoldenberg about her new series with F1 drivers, called "Passenger Princess." And she can confirm: "They don’t like being in the passenger seat." Here's how the series came to be & how it creates another entry point to F1 ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Christian Horner clearly has unfinished business in F1 — but is a return inevitable, and what would it look like if he does come back to the sport? Feature for @theathletic.com with @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Nearly a week after announcing her bid for FIA presidency, I spoke with Laura Villars to learn more about her background, her platform, and her vision for the governing body of international motorsports. Here's the exclusive Q&A, on @theathletic.com ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Carlos Sainz took a big gamble on joining Williams when he left Ferrari. Through most of 2025, bad luck and incidents have plagued his Sundays. But finally, a breakthrough in Baku: Sainz delivered Williams' first podium for four years. ✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4nm3rjc

📈 Is Verstappen back in title contention? 💥 Piastri crashes - but Norris can't take advantage 👏 A big day for Sainz and Williams 🤔 Mercedes v Lawson an unexpected fight Baku race briefing for @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Swiss racing driver Laura Villars, 28, announced her intention to run for president of the FIA on Thursday. If she does officially submit her bid before the Oct. 24 deadline, Villars will be the first woman to run for the position, per the announcement. www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Red Bull is going to wait until the end of the 2025 season before making a call on who will be Max Verstappen's teammate for F1 2026. But there is already a clear list of candidates.

Haas' Oliver Bearman is just two penalty points away from an automatic race ban following his collision with Williams' Carlos Sainz during the Italian Grand Prix. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⤵️

The Italian GP gave shades of 2023. Max Verstappen anticipated it to be a tough battle, but in the end, it seemed like a Sunday drive through the Italian countryside. @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social review the action in Monza 🇮🇹

Max Verstappen's pole lap for the Italian GP is the fastest lap in Formula One history. The Dutchman's time of 1:18.792 eclipses Lewis Hamilton’s previous track record at Monza. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

Daniel Ricciardo confirmed in an open letter that his racing days are done. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

Isack Hadjar's F1 debut ended in infamy and tears. His first podium on Sunday in the Netherlands wasn't just well-earned — it was the latest sign of a strong bounce-back rookie campaign. @madelinecoleman.bsky.social explains. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

F1 is back, and that means so is our post-race F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com. Send us your questions via the link below, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer several in our post-Dutch GP mailbag later this week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

Can women race in F1? The short answer is yes, but the bigger question of why there are no women racing in F1 today is more complicated. In my first of multiple stories on the topic, I looked into the history of women in motorsport and the current landscape. www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez are returning to Formula One. The two veterans will make up Cadillac’s 2026 driver lineup when the American team makes its debut in 2026, it announced on Tuesday. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

One of the ongoing projects I've been working on is Between the Racing Lines, our F1 explainer series dedicated to breaking down the complexities of a sport that is constantly evolving. I'm always looking for new ideas so send me your questions in the link below! www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...