Madeline Coleman

The F1 world drivers' championship is headed to Abu Dhabi, the final race of the season.

Who's winning it all? 🍿

Qatar Grand Prix briefing: Verstappen wins, McLaren gamble backfires, title goes to wire Max Verstappen wins in Qatar to move to second in the drivers' championship

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.

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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.

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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, Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP, rattling the F1 championship The penalty for excessive plank wear erases crucial points from Norris' championship lead with two grands prix remaining

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.

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Las Vegas GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag What questions do you have for our F1 experts after the Las Vegas GP?

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...

The Las Vegas GP trophy took a local designer, a blowtorch, and desert soul to get right It took five months to design and build the Las Vegas GP trophy, which reflects an evolving twist on one of F1's oldest traditions

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.

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From the formula1 community on Reddit Explore this post and more from the formula1 community

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

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Brazilian GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag What questions do you have for our F1 writers?

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.

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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.

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Amelia Dimoldenberg got F1 to try something new: Give the wheel to an outsider The star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet, but might

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.

Amelia Dimoldenberg got F1 to try something new: Give the wheel to an outsider The star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet, but might

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 has unfinished business in F1 and his return feels inevitable If recently-sacked Red Bull principal can find the right terms and the right fit, a Formula One comeback would seem certain

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 ⬇️

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Laura Villars Q&A: Swiss driver explains why she wants to lead F1’s governing body The 28-year-old says she's seeking the FIA presidency on a platform of transparency, sustainability and road safety

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.

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.

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix briefing: Max Verstappen wins, Oscar Piastri crashes out Max Verstappen makes it back-to-back wins for the first time since the 2024 season as McLaren has a weekend to forget

📈 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 ⬇️

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Swiss racing driver Laura Villars, 28, announces candidacy for FIA presidency If she officially submits her bid before the October 24 deadline, Villars will be the first woman to run for the role, per the news release.

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.
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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.

Ollie Bearman on the brink of F1 race ban after Italian GP crash with Carlos Sainz Haas driver Ollie Bearman is now in danger of picking up a race ban after an incident in the 2025 Italian GP

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.

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Italian GP: Verstappen sets new F1 record as McLaren orders spark late drama Max Verstappen won F1's fastest-ever race, while the title fight behind him took on a new chapter

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 sets fastest lap in F1 history to claim Italian GP pole Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in F1 history to claim pole position for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix

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.

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Former F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo announces retirement from racing The 36-year-old spent 14 years as a Formula One driver, twice finishing third in the drivers' championship with Red Bull.

Daniel Ricciardo confirmed in an open letter that his racing days are done.

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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.

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Dutch Grand Prix: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag

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...

It’s been 33 years since F1 saw a female driver compete. When will the next one come along? From early racing pioneers to just five F1 entries since 1950, no woman has raced since 1992 — but new waves aim to end the drought

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.

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F1 explainers: What do you want to know about the pinnacle of motorsport? As we head into 2025, we're looking for your ideas for Between the Racing Lines, our explainer series breaking down Formula One.

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 ⬇️

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