Luke Smith
@lukesmithf1.bsky.social
Senior Writer covering F1 for The Athletic
Less than two hours until lights out in Azerbaijan - Pirelli's race strategy forecast points to it being a one-stopper, even with the new C6 this year. But the potential for incidents/SCs will keep the pit walls on their toes! #F1 #AzerbaijanGP
September 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Less than two hours until lights out in Azerbaijan - Pirelli's race strategy forecast points to it being a one-stopper, even with the new C6 this year. But the potential for incidents/SCs will keep the pit walls on their toes! #F1 #AzerbaijanGP
📅 F1 has announced a four-year extension for the Azerbaijan GP's contract, keeping Baku on the calendar through 2030 #F1 #AzerbaijanGP
September 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
📅 F1 has announced a four-year extension for the Azerbaijan GP's contract, keeping Baku on the calendar through 2030 #F1 #AzerbaijanGP
In January, I paid a special visit to Lego's factory to find out how the cars for the Miami GP drivers' parade were built, requiring a literal ton of bricks 🧱
And yes, they let me sit in a car!!
A very fun feature to write for @theathletic.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...
And yes, they let me sit in a car!!
A very fun feature to write for @theathletic.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...
May 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In January, I paid a special visit to Lego's factory to find out how the cars for the Miami GP drivers' parade were built, requiring a literal ton of bricks 🧱
And yes, they let me sit in a car!!
A very fun feature to write for @theathletic.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...
And yes, they let me sit in a car!!
A very fun feature to write for @theathletic.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...
🚨 OFFICIAL: Yuki Tsunoda to race for Red Bull from the Japanese GP onwards, the team confirms.
Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after just two races #F1
Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after just two races #F1
March 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🚨 OFFICIAL: Yuki Tsunoda to race for Red Bull from the Japanese GP onwards, the team confirms.
Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after just two races #F1
Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after just two races #F1
This was Lewis Hamilton heading out on the track for his first laps as a Ferrari driver in an official F1 test this morning. Exciting new era starting for driver and team #F1
February 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
This was Lewis Hamilton heading out on the track for his first laps as a Ferrari driver in an official F1 test this morning. Exciting new era starting for driver and team #F1
The O2 is all set for F1 75 Live tonight! First lot of media duties for most of the drivers this season to start with, sure they've missed us..! #F1
February 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The O2 is all set for F1 75 Live tonight! First lot of media duties for most of the drivers this season to start with, sure they've missed us..! #F1
Publication day has arrived 🎉 ON THE GRID is out now in the UK! 🏎️
Writing this book has been one of the greatest privileges of my career to date. Extremely grateful to @simonschusteruk.bsky.social for the support 🙏
Order now: www.amazon.co.uk/Grid-Inside-...
Writing this book has been one of the greatest privileges of my career to date. Extremely grateful to @simonschusteruk.bsky.social for the support 🙏
Order now: www.amazon.co.uk/Grid-Inside-...
February 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Publication day has arrived 🎉 ON THE GRID is out now in the UK! 🏎️
Writing this book has been one of the greatest privileges of my career to date. Extremely grateful to @simonschusteruk.bsky.social for the support 🙏
Order now: www.amazon.co.uk/Grid-Inside-...
Writing this book has been one of the greatest privileges of my career to date. Extremely grateful to @simonschusteruk.bsky.social for the support 🙏
Order now: www.amazon.co.uk/Grid-Inside-...
Williams announces Atlassian has become its new F1 title sponsor on a multi-year agreement. The team says it is the biggest partnership deal in its history.
Official team name now is 'Atlassian Williams Racing' #F1
Official team name now is 'Atlassian Williams Racing' #F1
February 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Williams announces Atlassian has become its new F1 title sponsor on a multi-year agreement. The team says it is the biggest partnership deal in its history.
Official team name now is 'Atlassian Williams Racing' #F1
Official team name now is 'Atlassian Williams Racing' #F1
Just one week to go until ON THE GRID, my first F1 book, hits bookshelves in the UK! 🇬🇧 Here's what a few familiar names have had to say about it so far 👀
Pre-order here: linktr.ee/onthegridf1b...
Pre-order here: linktr.ee/onthegridf1b...
February 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Just one week to go until ON THE GRID, my first F1 book, hits bookshelves in the UK! 🇬🇧 Here's what a few familiar names have had to say about it so far 👀
Pre-order here: linktr.ee/onthegridf1b...
Pre-order here: linktr.ee/onthegridf1b...
New threads for Mercedes in F1 this year courtesy of Adidas - the team kit has been designed for each unique role within the team, be it drivers, engineers, mechanics or supporting staff.
What do we think? (📸 x Mercedes) #F1
What do we think? (📸 x Mercedes) #F1
February 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
New threads for Mercedes in F1 this year courtesy of Adidas - the team kit has been designed for each unique role within the team, be it drivers, engineers, mechanics or supporting staff.
What do we think? (📸 x Mercedes) #F1
What do we think? (📸 x Mercedes) #F1
Another 74 laps for Lewis Hamilton today in the 2024 Ferrari as part of Pirelli's 2026 tyre development testing. Charles Leclerc also managed 74 laps, while Oscar Piastri completed 152 laps for McLaren. More tyre testing next week at Jerez with Alpine, Mercedes and McLaren. Pics from Pirelli.
February 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Another 74 laps for Lewis Hamilton today in the 2024 Ferrari as part of Pirelli's 2026 tyre development testing. Charles Leclerc also managed 74 laps, while Oscar Piastri completed 152 laps for McLaren. More tyre testing next week at Jerez with Alpine, Mercedes and McLaren. Pics from Pirelli.
Big thanks to @f1mmb.bsky.social for the kind words about ON THE GRID in the latest Autosport Business newsletter! Just 8 days to go until UK release, you can pre-order here: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...
February 5, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Big thanks to @f1mmb.bsky.social for the kind words about ON THE GRID in the latest Autosport Business newsletter! Just 8 days to go until UK release, you can pre-order here: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...
Some more running for Lewis Hamilton today in Barcelona, this time in a 2024 Ferrari as part of Pirelli's 2026 tyre testing. He managed 87 laps with a best time of 1m15.930s. Leclerc and Norris also took part in the testing today (pic from Pirelli) #F1
February 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Some more running for Lewis Hamilton today in Barcelona, this time in a 2024 Ferrari as part of Pirelli's 2026 tyre testing. He managed 87 laps with a best time of 1m15.930s. Leclerc and Norris also took part in the testing today (pic from Pirelli) #F1
The FIA and F1 have confirmed all the race start times for this year - Las Vegas GP comes forward two hours to 8pm on Saturday night after two years at 10pm #F1
February 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The FIA and F1 have confirmed all the race start times for this year - Las Vegas GP comes forward two hours to 8pm on Saturday night after two years at 10pm #F1
Some new shots from Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton in his race suit for the 2025 season, pictured alongside teammate Charles Leclerc for the first time 🔴
January 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Some new shots from Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton in his race suit for the 2025 season, pictured alongside teammate Charles Leclerc for the first time 🔴
First copies of the UK edition of ON THE GRID arrived last week from the printers - wonderful feeling to see the finished product after over two years of work! 📚
You can pre-order in the UK ahead of release on Feb 13 here: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...
You can pre-order in the UK ahead of release on Feb 13 here: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...
January 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
First copies of the UK edition of ON THE GRID arrived last week from the printers - wonderful feeling to see the finished product after over two years of work! 📚
You can pre-order in the UK ahead of release on Feb 13 here: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...
You can pre-order in the UK ahead of release on Feb 13 here: www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...
Lewis Hamilton shares a first look at him in red on Instagram 🔴
January 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Lewis Hamilton shares a first look at him in red on Instagram 🔴
Lewis Hamilton met with Fred Vasseur and Benedetto Vigna ahead of his ‘first day’ photos outside Enzo Ferrari’s house with his favorite supercar, the Ferrari F40.
He then met with senior management before visiting departments across the team ahead of more technical meetings tomorrow #F1
He then met with senior management before visiting departments across the team ahead of more technical meetings tomorrow #F1
January 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Lewis Hamilton met with Fred Vasseur and Benedetto Vigna ahead of his ‘first day’ photos outside Enzo Ferrari’s house with his favorite supercar, the Ferrari F40.
He then met with senior management before visiting departments across the team ahead of more technical meetings tomorrow #F1
He then met with senior management before visiting departments across the team ahead of more technical meetings tomorrow #F1
Lewis Hamilton on Instagram: "I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today."
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www.instagram.com/p/DFC5g6WsxQ...
January 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Lewis Hamilton on Instagram: "I’ve been lucky enough to have achieved things in my career I never thought possible, but part of me has always held on to that dream of racing in red. I couldn’t be happier to realise that dream today."
www.instagram.com/p/DFC5g6WsxQ...
www.instagram.com/p/DFC5g6WsxQ...
Felipe Drugovich will continue as Aston Martin's test and reserve driver in 2025, the team announces.
This will be the 2022 Formula 2 champion's third season in the role with the team #F1
This will be the 2022 Formula 2 champion's third season in the role with the team #F1
January 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Felipe Drugovich will continue as Aston Martin's test and reserve driver in 2025, the team announces.
This will be the 2022 Formula 2 champion's third season in the role with the team #F1
This will be the 2022 Formula 2 champion's third season in the role with the team #F1