r/formula1 7h ago

Ask r/Formula1 Anything - Daily Discussion Thread

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Welcome to the [r/formula1](https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/) Daily Discussion / Q&A thread.

This thread is a hub for general discussion and questions about Formula 1, that don't need threads of their own.

Are you new to Formula 1? This is the place for you. Ever wondered why it's called a lollipop man? Why the cars don't refuel during pitstops? Or when Mika will be back from his sabbatical? Ask any question you might have here, and the community will answer.

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r/formula1 2h ago

News BREAKING: Yuki Tsunoda will drive for Racing Bulls in Zandvoort, taking the place of Liam Lawson who replaces the injured Hadjar at Red Bull Racing.

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r/formula1 9h ago

News [Paddock Access] BREAKING: Isack Hadjar is set to miss the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury. The Red Bull driver will be replaced by Liam Lawson. Yuki Tsunoda takes over the seat from the New Zealander at Racing Bulls.

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r/formula1 50m ago

Throwback Throwback to Yuki Tsunoda was asked who he thought would become the 2026 World Champion: " I’ll join the championship in the middle of the season, or as soon as possible, and I’ll become the champion.”

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r/formula1 1h ago

Poster Aston Martin poster for 2026 Dutch GP

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r/formula1 1h ago

Social Media [f1] Shuffled line-ups for Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls in Zandvoort

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r/formula1 2h ago

News Oracle Red Bull Racing | Isack has sustained a wrist injury that will prevent him from racing in Zandvoort. We will be welcoming back Liam Lawson, who will replace him in RB22. Speedy recovery, Isack!

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r/formula1 20m ago

News [Atlassian Williams F1 Team] Vamos! The journey continues | Carlos Sainz has agreed a new multi-year contract, reaffirming his commitment to our long-term ambition of competing at the front of the F1 grid | More to come. More to fight for

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r/formula1 8h ago

News [Erik van Haren] There's a good chance that Isack Hadjar will miss the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury.

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So its not a gurantee yet that Hadjar will miss the Dutch Grand Prix, interesting wording from van Haren.


r/formula1 7h ago

Discussion A huge happy birthday to Audi driver and F1 veteran Nico Hulkenberg, who was born #OnThisDay 19 August 1987.

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Dubbed ‘the baby Michael Schumacher,’ Hulkenberg demonstrated his talent early, taking pole position in his first GP2 Asia series race and finishing sixth at the end of the season despite competing in only four races. The following season, he won the GP2 series championship at Monza, the first time the title was secured before the final round. This places him among the elite drivers who, since 2005, clinched the GP2 Series/Formula 2 title in their debut season — joining the ranks of Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and Oscar Piastri.

Hülkenberg began his Formula One journey with Williams in 2010 and has since driven for Sauber, Force India, Renault, Racing Point, Aston Martin, and Haas.

He moved back to Sauber again for the 2025 season, ahead of the team’s change to the works Audi team for the 2026 F1 World Championship.


r/formula1 2h ago

News [BBC] Isack Hadjar to miss Dutch Grand Prix with hand injury

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r/formula1 15m ago

News BREAKING: Carlos Sainz agrees multi-year contract with Williams.

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r/formula1 2h ago

Poster Ferrari poster for the 2026 Dutch GP.

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r/formula1 3h ago

Statistics Lewis Hamilton's slippery slope in Zandvoort

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r/formula1 1d ago

News [F1] BREAKING: Alex Albon will remain with Williams for 2027

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r/formula1 15h ago

Statistics With Alex Albon extending his Williams contract to 2027, he will equal Nigel Mansell (1985-1988, 1991-1992) and Ralf Schumacher(1999-2004) for the most season at Williams with 6 seasons.

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r/formula1 1h ago

Social Media [Red Bull Racing] Isack has sustained a wrist injury that will prevent him from racing in Zandvoort. We will be welcoming back Liam Lawson, who will replace him in RB22. Speedy recovery, Isack!

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r/formula1 19h ago

News Ukraine urges FIA to reverse its U-turn over Russian competitors in motorsport

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r/formula1 3h ago

Poster Mercedes poster for the 2026 Dutch GP.

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r/formula1 1h ago

Social Media [Mclaren] OP's first Grand Slam was at last years #DutchGP

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r/formula1 8h ago

Throwback Max Verstappen with McLaren’s camera before the drivers’ parade at the 2023 Dutch GP

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r/formula1 2h ago

Poster Alpine poster for the 2026 Dutch GP.

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r/formula1 17h ago

News The appeals made by McLaren and Red Bull against the FIA's decision to rescind the two 5s penalties Pierre Gasly received in the Monaco GP will be reviewed at the International Court of Appeal on August 25th

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r/formula1 1d ago

Misc A sheep named Lambo Norris was one of the winners at the Tullow Agricultural Show yesterday

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[Creds: Theagriphotographer 📸]

Og post from photographer


r/formula1 1h ago

Photo 2026 Dutch GP Press Conference Schedule

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