Formula 1 has published its first sport-wide Social Impact Report, revealing that more than 500,000 young people across 71 countries accessed educational, STEM and community outreach initiatives during 2025.
The report brings together the social impact activities of Formula 1, the FIA, all 10 F1 teams and the 24 promoters that host Grands Prix, providing the sport’s first consolidated assessment of its work in education, inclusion, skills development and community engagement.
As part of its commitment to developing the next generation of engineering talent, Formula 1 has also renewed its Engineering Scholarship Programme with £2.4 million in funding for the next three academic years, running through 2028-29.
The scholarship, which was launched following the 2021 Hamilton Commission and the 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Charter, covers 100% of tuition fees and living expenses for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Since its launch in 2021, the programme has supported 48 scholars, including 10 in 2025. From the 2026-27 academic year, 10 new scholarships will be awarded annually through 2028-29.
The programme is delivered in partnership with Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, the University of Strathclyde and MUNER in Italy. Scholars also have access to work placements with F1 teams, technical visits to Formula 1’s Media and Technology Centre and opportunities to experience the paddock.
Beyond the scholarship programme, more than 29,000 schools participate globally in F1’s STEM Racing initiative each year. More than 700 schools across the UK, South Africa, India and Brazil also take part in programmes delivered through the British Council’s Learning Sectors.
The report further highlights more than 1,000 professional skills and talent development opportunities created during the year, while all signatories to Formula 1’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter delivered active social impact programmes.
Formula 1 also distributed £100,000 in community grants to four organisations through the F1 Allwyn Global Community Award, supporting grassroots initiatives in communities connected to the championship.
The report marks a broader effort by Formula 1 to measure and coordinate the social impact of the championship across its global ecosystem, extending beyond racing and into education, career development and community engagement.