From the Grid to the Globe: 10 F1 Drivers Who Found New Passions After Racing
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Discover the surprising careers that former Formula 1 drivers have pursued once they hung up their helmets.

The Scuderia will deploy a crucial power unit update at Monza, aiming to close the performance gap with rivals in the championship battle.

Kyiv lodges official grievance regarding the decision to allow Russian competitors to return to FIA-sanctioned events.
Mercedes have confirmed that George Russell will take a grid penalty for exceeding his engine allocation, but the team has yet to decide where he will start the race.
BBC reports Red Bull’s power unit tops the latest FIA rankings again.
Red Bull’s power unit tops the field, and the new ADUO rules could reshape the competitive balance.
The renovated track, now branded as Madring, has passed final inspections following Formula 3 testing sessions, clearing the way for the upcoming F1 weekend.
The historic Catalan circuit has been officially declared ready for its return to the Formula 1 calendar, with final preparations confirmed after successful Formula 3 testing sessions.
The FIA has officially approved new power unit specifications for Mercedes, rejecting Red Bull's objections and potentially altering the competitive balance for the remainder of the season.
The legal battle over Formula 1's contract with Monaco is set to continue, with judges indicating it will take several weeks to deliver a verdict on the appeal.
FIA confirms Mercedes can upgrade engines, sparking Red Bull backlash.
Max Verstappen expresses disappointment after a tough weekend, setting the tone for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix.
Ferrari’s latest SF26 upgrade focuses on budget‑friendly tweaks, per Formula1.com
A mechanical failure for Ocon and a crash for Bearman leave Haas with zero points from the Dutch Grand Prix weekend.
The governing body vows to explore legal options after race officials faced a torrent of harassment following the post-race investigation into the Argentine driver’s incident.
After the Dutch Grand Prix, Formula 1 betting markets are poised to attract more fans, experts say.
The F1 Academy is set to broaden its 2026 rookie programme with an expanded test and a fresh training camp.
The hit docusereries has been officially renewed for a ninth season, continuing its role in bringing Formula 1 to a global audience.
The championship leader faces a significant setback as his team officially confirms he will serve a grid penalty for the Italian Grand Prix.
The 18‑year‑old Italian rookie will start from the back of the grid at his home Grand Prix after exceeding power‑unit component limits, per Autoweek.
Fred Vasseur says Ferrari’s tyre‑strategy experiment, not a test‑subject approach, triggered Lewis Hamilton’s radio outburst at Zandvoort.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fell just short of a podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, placing fifth after a hard-fought recovery at Zandvoort.
Max Verstappen has signed a long-term contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing, keeping the reigning Formula 1 champion with the team through the 2030 season.
Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his Formula 1 future by signing a new, long-term contract with Red Bull Racing that will keep him with the team until the end of the 2030 season.
Formula 1 introduces the 'Legends League', offering fans a fresh start in their official Fantasy game for the second half of the season.