Formula 1 has published its first sport-wide Social Impact Report, with over half a million young people across the world having benefited from F1 programmes last year.
๐ The Core Development
In initiatives designed to educate, inspire and open pathways into the sport in 2025, youngsters from across 71 countries were able to take a step closer to F1.
F1 has also renewed its now-established Engineering Scholarship programme, which was founded in 2021, for three academic years, promising more than ยฃ2.4 million in funding. The initiative helps relieve students who would otherwise face key barriers to higher education, including financial and accessibility obstacles. 48 students have already been supported by the programme.
๐ Background & Sector Context
Full tuition fees and living costs will be covered for ten new scholars each year between 2026/27 and 2028/29 at the University of Strathclyde, Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford and MUNER in Italy.
For the first time, the contributions of F1, governing body the FIA, all 10 teams and 24 race promoters during the 2025 season have been collated in one report, working to the recommendations of The Hamilton Commission, which was launched by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and the Royal Engineering Academy in 2021.
๐ Industry & Real-World Impact
โข 500,000+ young people given access to the sport through education, STEM and inspiration programmes globally โข 100% of Diversity and Inclusion Charter signatories delivering social impact programmes โข 1,000+ skills and talent development opportunities spotlighting motorsport and related industries โข 29,000+ schools compete annually in the STEM Racing global education initiative โข 700+ schools across the UK, South Africa, India and Brazil participated in the British Councilโs Learning Sectors education programme โข 2,500+ young people participating in activities delivered at Formula 1 events โข 50+ wishes granted through Formula 1's partnership with Make-A-Wish โข 140 young people attended F1 Academy workshops
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๐ฎ Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead
โFormula 1 has an extraordinary power to inspire, and we want everyone to believe there is a place for them in our sport," said F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
"We are turning our commitments into action, working across motorsport to break down barriers and widen access for future generations. We are proud of the progress made and grateful for the collective efforts of Lewis Hamilton, the Hamilton Commission, the FIA, our teams, race promoters, partners and the many organisations helping to create lasting change.
