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...

Halfway through the Formula 1 season, we're grading all 10 teams: ♠️ Red Bull still acing it? (No) 🅰 Did McLaren get an A+ or an A++? 📚 Who's struggling with their homework? Midseason grades from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social are in ⬇️ 🔗 theathletic.com/6541413/?sou...

Given the summer break provides a natural time to review the season so far, @madelinecoleman.bsky.social and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social select and rank the 10 best drivers from the 2025 campaign ⬇️ 🔗 theathletic.com/6546471/?sou...

Did McLaren favor Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in Hungary? Why the team says no — and more on how McLaren will manage the championship battle from here ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

🚨F1 mailbag alert 🚨 Before the F1 paddock takes off for summer break, @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I are doing one more post-race mailbag! What questions do you have after the Hungarian GP? Send them in the link below ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

What happened, and can Antonelli and Mercedes piece things back together? @madelinecoleman.bsky.social examines ⬇️

Kimi Antonelli, 18-year-old phenom, shot out of the gates in his rookie season. He already looked worthy of taking Lewis Hamilton's vacant Mercedes seat. But summer has brought a slump — one that's cracked the teenager's confidence.

It took an hour and 20 minutes for the Belgian Grand Prix to get underway on Sunday. But given Spa's tragic history, dangerous nature and Sunday's visibility concerns, red-flagging the race because of heavy rain was probably the right decision. ✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4lJd4ra

🚨F1 Mailbag alert🚨 Have any questions from the Belgian GP? Send them our way via the link below, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer several in this week's post-race F1 mailbag on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...

Lando Norris took his fourth pole position of the 2025 Formula One season on Saturday, besting teammate Oscar Piastri to line up P1 for the Belgian Grand Prix. @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

“I’m having enough fun, yes.” Last month in Austria, Max Verstappen and I chatted about this chapter of his life, ranging from life with a newborn to what he’s learned about himself this season, and his future, including F1 retirement and GT3 testing. www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

Ten years ago today, Jules Bianchi died from injuries sustained in his 2014 Japanese GP crash. He was 25. Earlier this year, I spoke with Charles Leclerc about his friend and mentor, someone he felt “had the talent to become a Formula One world champion.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/649...

It's 10 years since Jules Bianchi died from the injuries he sustained in a crash at the 2014 Japanese GP. He never got to see his young friend, Charles Leclerc, follow him all the way to F1 and succeed with the legendary Ferrari team. Leclerc remembers Bianchi with @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⤵️

What will Red Bull look like now that Christian Horner is no longer leading the F1 team? In my latest on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social, I dove into why the concern runs beyond Max Verstappen’s F1 future ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

F1 leaning toward Apple for U.S. TV rights as bid tops ESPN offer: Sources Here's latest on the situation, with @andrewmarchand.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

Just 18 months ago, Red Bull was at the peak of F1 dominance. Now, the team is unraveling: top engineers gone, the car struggling and team boss Christian Horner suddenly sacked. What happened — and what does it mean for Max Verstappen? @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

From @theathletic.bsky.social: Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull's team principal and CEO. The bombshell move comes at a tumultuous time for the Formula One team as rumors swirl surrounding Max Verstappen's racing future.

After more than 20 years at the helm of Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner has been sacked as team principal and CEO. The bombshell move comes at a tumultuous time for the Formula One team as it has struggled with creating a competitive car. ✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

Williams Racing came from nothing to become one of F1's most storied teams. After years struggling at the back, they're rebuilding under new leadership. The goal now? Do it all again. 📝 @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 🔗 theathletic.com/6473647/?sou...

In my & @lukesmithf1.bsky.social's latest on @theathletic.bsky.social, we took a look at Tim Mayer's "Herculean task” running for FIA president, including the "illusions" he highlighted of Mohammed Ben Sulayem's tenure and how he'll use "retail politics" to campaign. www.nytimes.com/athletic/647...

🚨F1 mailbag alert🚨 Have any questions now that the Austrian Grand Prix is done and dusted? Send them our way, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer a few in our next post-race mailbag on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/646...

Lando Norris held off a charging Oscar Piastri to win Formula One’s 2025 Austrian Grand Prix as this season’s title contenders engaged in a close, long battle. @madelinecoleman.bsky.social and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social have the Briefing from the Red Bull Ring ⬇️

Lando Norris will start Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix on pole after qualifying ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. His team-mate, Oscar Piastri, will start third, with Max Verstappen in seventh. @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

Netflix’s F1: The Academy has the emotion and access to hook fans — but stops short of fully unpacking the stakes facing women in motorsport. @madelinecoleman.bsky.social on the meaningful start for a docuseries trying to do more than just entertain ⬇️

Carlos Sainz Sr. announced on Wednesday that he will not run for the FIA presidency in this year’s election cycle, citing his Dakar Rally preparation as part of the reason for not launching a full campaign. More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️

☀️ Hello Sunshine nailed what’s expected from the F1 docuseries path 📸 A look at Bianca Bustamante’s storyline 🏎️ What is F1 Academy’s purpose? ✍️ The final verdict In my latest on @theathletic.bsky.social, I reviewed F1 Academy's Netflix debut ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/644...

From @theathletic.bsky.social: "F1: The Movie" aims to create the most authentic racing film. The acting stars, including Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, had to learn to race from real drivers. “I think a lot of people won’t believe that they got in the cars and did what they did.” nyti.ms/3G0jmTP

Brad Pitt and Damson Idris didn't just act their way through "F1: The Movie" — they actually learned to drive Formula 2 cars for filming. @madelinecoleman.bsky.social on the stunt drivers who trained the Hollywood stars how to race wheel-to-wheel and push the limits for real.

It's not every day that you see the world you work in on the big screen. The visuals, sound and score are all incredible, but certain aspects left me with mixed emotions. 🚨Spoiler warning🚨: Here's my review of 'F1: The Movie' with @lukesmithf1.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

🚨F1 mailbag alert🚨 What an ending to the Canadian Grand Prix. Send us your questions, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer them in our next F1 post-race mailbag on @theathletic.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

F1 steward suspended from Canadian GP after Max Verstappen penalty comments www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

Last night, F1 media got to see the movie in IMAX. We can’t share much more right now, but keep an eye out on @theathletic.bsky.social next week for my and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social’s reviews on F1 The Movie.

“I’m here to win with Fred, and he has my full support.” Lewis Hamilton backs under fire Fred Vasseur to lead Ferrari through struggles. www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

A dandelion seed catching the wind, a movement gaining speed. Alisha Palmowski’s Red Bull Racing F1 Academy car will stand out at the Canadian Grand Prix — not just for its bold look, but what it represents. 📝 @madelinecoleman.bsky.social

“I want people to look at this car and look at Alisha and say, ‘This is smashing the stereotype of what F1 racing can be.’” Exclusive on @theathletic-f1.bsky.social: Red Bull’s F1 Academy car takes on a bold look ahead of 2025 Canadian Grand Prix weekend. www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...

❓ Will Lance Stroll race in Canada? ❓ Was Max Verstappen penalized properly? ❓ And which F1 drivers would dominate at Mario Kart? @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social answer questions from readers.

We have the first partnership announcement for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team. Tommy Hilfiger will be its official apparel partner. It marks “a bold new era of American motorsport,” as Hilfiger said in the news release, and a new chapter in Tommy Hilfiger's legacy in F1. www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...