Formula 1 has released its inaugural sport-wide Social Impact Report, highlighting that more than half a million young individuals globally took part in F1 initiatives last year.
As part of programs aimed at educating, motivating, and creating opportunities in the sport by 2025, youth from 71 different nations were given the chance to engage more closely with F1.
The organization has also renewed its well-established Engineering Scholarship initiative, which was launched in 2021, for an extended period of three academic years, committing over £2.4 million in financial support. This effort is designed to assist students facing significant challenges when pursuing higher education, including financial constraints and accessibility issues. To date, 48 students have received backing from the initiative.
For the academic years 2026/27 to 2028/29, full tuition and living expenses will be funded for ten new scholarship recipients each year at institutions such as the University of Strathclyde, Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, and MUNER in Italy.
New report reveals F1’s social contributions
This report marks the first time that the contributions made by F1, the FIA, all ten teams, and 24 race promoters throughout the 2025 season have been compiled into a singular document, following the guidelines set forth by The Hamilton Commission, initiated by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and the Royal Engineering Academy in 2021.
Highlighted in the report are several notable achievements, including:
• Over 500,000 young people granted access to the sport via education, STEM, and inspiration initiatives worldwide • All signatories of the Diversity and Inclusion Charter actively engaging in social impact endeavors • More than 1,000 opportunities for skill and talent development centered around motorsport and similar fields • Annually, more than 29,000 schools participate in the STEM Racing global education program • Over 700 schools from the UK, South Africa, India, and Brazil took part in the British Council’s Learning Sectors education initiative • More than 2,500 young individuals involved in activities conducted at Formula 1 events • 50 or more wishes fulfilled via Formula 1’s collaboration with Make-A-Wish • 140 young participants engaged in F1 Academy workshops
STEM Racing World Final 2026 Singapore
Photo by: STEM Racing
“Formula 1 possesses a remarkable ability to inspire, and we wish for everyone to feel that there is a space for them within our sport,” remarked F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
“We are translating our pledges into concrete actions, collaborating throughout motorsport to dismantle barriers and expand access for succeeding generations. The achievements we’ve made are admirable, and we are thankful for the combined efforts of Lewis Hamilton, the Hamilton Commission, the FIA, our teams, race promoters, partners, and numerous organizations that contribute to lasting change.
“By extending the Formula 1 Engineering Scholarship for three additional academic years and investing in young individuals and communities, we aim to create more opportunities, cultivate talent, and motivate the next generation to aspire to a future in Formula 1.”
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem commented: “Motorsport holds the potential to change lives, and we hold a responsibility to ensure its advantages extend beyond the racetrack.
“This report highlights the power of partnership within our community in reaching over 500,000 young individuals globally.
“United, we are dismantling obstacles, nurturing future talent, and forging new routes into our sport. I applaud the continuous investment in education and scholarships as we strive to make motorsport more inclusive and create a lasting legacy.”
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