The world behind the racing

Inside Formula 1

The founders, engineering ideas and commercial relationships that shaped the sport. Follow a person, an organisation or an idea through history.

People and ideas worth knowing

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development

Ferrari Driver Academy →

A development programme linking junior racing with Ferrari.

2009–2016 · Explore the connections
commercial

PETRONAS →

A title and technical partner in the Mercedes works programme.

2010 · Explore the connections
leadership

Ross Brawn →

A team leader associated with Brawn GP and the returning Mercedes works operation.

2010 · Explore the connections
suppliers

Pirelli →

A tyre supplier with an exclusive Formula 1 agreement beginning in 2011.

2011 · Explore the connections
leadership

Toto Wolff →

An investor and executive whose Formula 1 career includes Williams and Mercedes.

2012–2013 · Explore the connections
business

Formula One Group →

The commercial business is distinct from the FIA governing organisation.

2017 · Explore the connections
business

Liberty Media →

The company completed its Formula 1 acquisition in 2017.

2017 · Explore the connections
safety

Halo cockpit protection →

A frontal cockpit-protection development introduced to Formula 1 in 2018.

2018 · Explore the connections
business

Dorilton Capital →

The investment organisation that acquired Williams in 2020.

2020 · Explore the connections
commercial

Shell →

A fuel and lubricant partner in Ferrari’s racing history.

2021 · Explore the connections

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