Formula 1 publishes first sport-wide Social Impact Report and renews £2.4 million Engineering Scholarship programme

Formula 1 has today published its first sport-wide Social Impact Report, revealing that more than 500,000 young people across 71 countries accessed and benefitted from Formula 1 programmes designed to educate, inspire and open pathways into the sport in 2025.

Alongside the report, Formula 1 has renewed its flagship Engineering Scholarship for a further three academic years, committing more than £2.4 million in funding. Founded in 2021, the scholarship programme addresses some of the key barriers to higher education for these students including the financial burden and accessing opportunities and has supported 48 students to date.

The programme covers full tuition fees and living costs for students from underrepresented backgrounds, giving them unrivalled access to Formula 1 through placements with F1 teams, exposure to the world-class technology behind the fastest cars in motorsport, exclusive visits to the Formula 1 Media and Technology Centre, and behind-the-scenes experiences at Grand Prix weekends.

Ten new scholars will join each year from 2026/27 to 2028/29, studying at the University of Strathclyde, Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, and MUNER in Italy.

The report brings together, for the first time, the collective contribution of Formula 1, the FIA, all 10 teams and 24 race promoters during the 2025 season. It marks an important milestone in the sport’s efforts and on the recommendations of The Hamilton Commission, launched by Sir Lewis Hamilton and the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2021, and follows the publication of the sport’s first Diversity and Inclusion Charter, signed by Formula 1, the FIA and all 10 teams in 2024 (the Cadillac F1 Team signed the charter from the 2026 season, when they entered the sport).

Together, the report and scholarship renewal demonstrate how the sport is working to create opportunities for underrepresented groups, inspire future talent and make motorsport more accessible to all.

With 24 races across 21 countries, a fanbase of more than 830 million people and a cumulative annual television audience of 1.7 billion, Formula 1 is uniquely positioned to inspire future generations and broaden access to opportunities within motorsport. Initiatives such as the British Council’s Learning Sectors education programme, which has worked with more than 150,000 students across four countries in STEM learning, promoter-led community activities delivered at all 24 Grands Prix, and charitable fundraising efforts all help to achieve this ambition.

2025 highlights include:

• 500,000+ young people given access to the sport through education, STEM and inspiration programmes globally
• 100% of Diversity and Inclusion Charter signatories delivering social impact programmes
• 1,000+ skills and talent development opportunities spotlighting motorsport and related industries
• 10 students awarded the Formula 1 Engineering Scholarship in 2025, taking the total supported since the scheme launched in 2021 to 48
• £2.4 million committed to renew the Formula 1 Engineering Scholarship until at least 2028/29, supporting 10 new students each year with tuition fees and living expenses
• 29,000+ schools compete annually in the STEM Racing global education initiative
• 700+ schools across the UK, South Africa, India and Brazil participated in the British Council’s Learning Sectors education programme
• €100,000 donations given to four organisations awarded the F1 Allwyn Global Community Award
• 2,500+ young people participating in activities delivered at Formula 1 events
• 50+ wishes granted through Formula 1's partnership with Make-A-Wish
• 140 young people attended F1 Academy workshops

Formula 1 will continue to expand programmes highlighted in the report, including Learning Sectors and the F1 Allwyn Global Community Award, reaching more children and communities around the world. The sport will strengthen its approach to governance, measurement and reporting to better understand results, share progress and maximise the long-term value of its social impact work.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “Formula 1 has an extraordinary power to inspire, and we want everyone to believe there is a place for them in our sport. 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. By renewing the Formula 1 Engineering Scholarship for a further three academic years and investing in young people and communities, we will open more doors, nurture talent and inspire the next generation to believe that a future in Formula 1 is within their reach.”

Ellen Jones, Head of ESG at Formula 1, said: “As Formula 1 continues to grow around the world, so does our ambition to build positive change beyond the track. This report provides, for the first time, a collective view of the impact programmes being delivered across the sport and the difference they are making in communities globally.

“From STEM education and skills development to charitable partnerships and initiatives that improve access to motorsport, these programmes are helping young people build confidence, develop future-ready skills and explore new career opportunities.

“The renewal of the Formula 1 Engineering Scholarship builds on the progress captured in this report, offering sustained support that can remove financial barriers and help more students from underrepresented backgrounds take their first steps towards engineering careers. We look forward to continuing to work across the sport to strengthen and expand this work in the years ahead.”

To read the full report, click here.