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Formula 1 is home to 10 teams, each bringing their own unique history, engineering expertise, and racing philosophy to the sport. Whether you’re new to F1 or looking to learn more about the teams competing in the championship, this guide will introduce you to the key players on the 2025 grid (as of March 27th, 2025)

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

• Founded: 2010 (modern era, but Mercedes has F1 history dating back to the 1950s)
• Base: Brackley, United Kingdom
• Notable Achievements: 8 consecutive Constructors’ Championships (2014-2021)
• Key Drivers: George Russell, Kimi Antonelli
• What Makes Them Unique? Dominated the turbo-hybrid era with exceptional engineering and driver talent.

Oracle Red Bull Racing

• Founded: 2005
• Base: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
• Notable Achievements: Multiple Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships, dominant in recent seasons
• Key Drivers: Max Verstappen, Yuki Tsunoda
• What Makes Them Unique? Known for aggressive racing strategies and aerodynamic excellence.

Scuderia Ferrari

• Founded: 1929
• Base: Maranello, Italy
• Notable Achievements: Most successful F1 team in history, with 16 Constructors’ Championships
• Key Drivers: Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton
• What Makes Them Unique? Deep racing heritage and passionate fan base (“Tifosi”).

McLaren F1 Team

• Founded: 1963
• Base: Woking, United Kingdom
• Notable Achievements: 9 Constructors’ Championships, legendary past drivers like Ayrton Senna and Lewis Hamilton
• Key Drivers: Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
• What Makes Them Unique? Strong legacy, innovation, and a history of success in multiple racing categories.

Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team

• Founded: 2021 (formerly Racing Point, Force India before that)
• Base: Silverstone, United Kingdom
• Notable Achievements: Podium finishes and rapid rise in performance
• Key Drivers: Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll
• What Makes Them Unique? Backed by Aston Martin’s rich automotive history and ambitious growth plans.

Alpine F1 Team

• Founded: 2021 (formerly Renault F1 Team)
• Base: Enstone, United Kingdom
• Notable Achievements: Multiple race wins under Renault and Alpine branding
• Key Drivers: Pierre Gasly, Jack Doohan
• What Makes Them Unique? The only French manufacturer team, balancing performance and strategy.

Williams Racing

• Founded: 1977
• Base: Grove, United Kingdom
• Notable Achievements: 9 Constructors’ Championships, once a dominant force in F1
• Key Drivers: Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz
• What Makes Them Unique? A historic privateer team with a rich legacy and passionate fanbase.

RB (Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team)

• Founded: 2006 (formerly Scuderia Toro Rosso, Red Bull’s sister team)
• Base: Faenza, Italy
• Notable Achievements: Developed future champions like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen
• Key Drivers: Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson
• What Makes Them Unique? A development-focused team with close ties to Red Bull.

Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber (formerly Alfa Romeo F1 Team)

• Founded: Competing as Sauber since the 1990s, rebranded multiple times
• Base: Hinwil, Switzerland
• Notable Achievements: Strong midfield performances, developing young talent
• Key Drivers: Gabriel Bortoleto, Nico Hulkenberg
• What Makes Them Unique? A team known for resilience and technical expertise, preparing for an Audi partnership in 2026.

Haas F1 Team

• Founded: 2016
• Base: Kannapolis, United States
• Notable Achievements: First American-led team in modern F1, occasional strong results
• Key Drivers: Esteban Ocon, Oliver Bearman
• What Makes Them Unique? The only American team on the grid, using Ferrari-supplied engines.