Who is LGBTQ in F1?
LGBTQ+ Representation in F1 – Only four drivers in Formula 1 history have publicly come out as LGBTQ+: Ralf Schumacher, Mike Beuttler, Mário de Araújo Cabral, and Lella Lombardi. Their journeys highlight both progress and challenges in motorsport. There have only been four out, LGBTQ+ F1 drivers in the sport’s history – these are their stories. German former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher is the latest F1 driver to come out as LGBTQ+, making him the fourth driver to do so. But who are the other gay, lesbian and bisexual F1 drivers? Let’s find out.
Has a female been in F1?
Maria Teresa de Filippis was the first woman to enter a Formula One race. As of 2024, four other female drivers have entered at least one Grand Prix, although only two have qualified and started a race. Lella Lombardi has competed in the most Grands Prix of any female driver, with 17 entries and 12 starts. Since the start of the world championship in 1950, five women have entered an F1 race: Maria Teresa de Filippis, Lella Lombardi, Divina Galica, Desiré Wilson and Giovanna Amati.F1 ACADEMY is a female-only category designed to increase female participation in the sport, both on and off the track!
Who was the youngest F1 champion?
Aged 23 years and 133 days at Abu Dhabi 2010, Sebastian Vettel sealed the record for the youngest F1 world champion, a mark that remains untouched. Sebastian Vettel is the youngest winner of the World Drivers’ Championship; he was 23 years and 134 days old when he won the 2010 championship. Juan Manuel Fangio is the oldest winner of the World Drivers’ Championship; he was 46 years and 41 days old when he won the 1957 title.
When was Ferrari’s last F1 race win?
That win remained Ferrari’s last victory in Formula 1 until Charles Leclerc won the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix on the opening round of the season, ending the team’s 45-race winless streak. Figures within Ferrari management reportedly regret the signing of F1 champion Lewis Hamilton after a miserable 2025 season. With seven rounds remaining of the year, Hamilton is yet to score his first podium with Ferrari, in contrast to team-mate Charles Leclerc who has achieved five in 2025.