Formula 1

Formula 1 is a program about sports on Channel 4. Welcome to F1 2025. Hamilton dons the rosso corsa of Ferrari. Will it see him to a record-breaking eighth title at the age of 40? There's plenty in his way - not least reigning champion Verstappen. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 55 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2025.
Last broadcast:13/04/2025 at 21:05Genres: Sports
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Formula 1
Can Yuki Tsunoda challenge McLaren's dominance in only his second race for Red Bull? Or could Ferrari take the chequered flag? And still so many more questions to answer this season...
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...Highlights: McLaren have looked like the team to beat so far this year. Can they be challenged for pole position in Bahrain? Lee McKenzie, David Coulthard and Lawrence Barretto present.


McLaren appear to be the team to beat this year, with Norris and Piastri having one win each. Can anyone challenge at Suzuka? Hamilton won the Sprint Race in China, just saying...


...Highlights: Suzuka is a firm favourite with the drivers where Qualifying can quickly become a rollercoaster of twists and turns. The margins are fine, so who'll make it to pole?


The championship got off to an exciting start in tough conditions in Melbourne, with rain playing a huge part and a chase that came down to the wire. What surprises will Shanghai hold?


...Highlights: First up is 2025's first Sprint Race. Will Verstappen dominate again? Then the drivers shift their focus to Qualifying... Can Mercedes repeat their 1-2 from Australia?


...Highlights: China hosts the first Sprint race of 2025. With a maximum of eight points available, the drivers will want to qualify high on the grid to give their season an early boost.


Albert Park Circuit hosts the opening race of the F1 2025 season. The first race is hard to predict, with new driver partnerships and five rookies on the grid. Who'll draw first blood?


...Highlights: Formula 1 is back! Lewis Hamilton makes his first appearance in the rosso corsa of Ferrari, but will he have the fastest car on the grid? Steve Jones presents.
Series 10
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The battles for the drivers' and constructors' titles are still wide open. In São Paulo last year a photo finish was needed to separate Alonso and Pérez, so it's never over until it's over.


...Highlights: The Sprint Race is decided before we get down to the business of pole position. Lando Norris will be gunning for P1 to give him the best chance of staying in the title hunt.


...Qualifying Highlights: Max Verstappen dominated the sprint in Austin, further extending his championship lead. Can he do it again? Wouldn't bet against it. Lee McKenzie presents.


This is Sergio Pérez's home race. Last year he crashed out on the first corner of the opening lap. So he'll be looking to put on a great performance for his fans this time around.


...Highlights: F1 heads to Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, where the high altitude presents a unique challenge for the drivers. Who can lay down the perfect lap? Ariana Bravo presents.


With only six races left this season, Lando Norris aims to further squeeze the gap to Verstappen at the top of the standings and keep McLaren's Constructors' Champions dreams alive.


...Highlights: Can Verstappen win another sprint race to make it four out of four? Plus: Norris aims to put himself in a good position to edge closer to the top of the standings.


...Qualifying Highlights: A packed F1 weekend kicks off in Austin. Verstappen has won all three sprint races this season so far. Can he do it again and protect his lead in the standings?


The Marina Bay street circuit offers one of F1's most exciting races. Lando Norris will be gunning for the win to further close the gap to Max Verstappen in the championship.


...Highlights: The drivers go under the lights on the streets of Singapore, where Qualifying is crucial due to the small number of opportunities to overtake in the race.


McLaren are now only eight points away from Red Bull in the Constructors' Championship - could this be the weekend when a new team takes the top spot? Steve Jones presents.