Madeline Coleman
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social
Staff writer covering F1 for The Athletic || opinions are my own
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Hi y’all! If we haven’t met yet, my name is Madeline 👋🏻 I’m a U.S.-based writer covering F1 for The Athletic.
Out of curiosity: How long have you been following F1 and what got you into it?
Out of curiosity: How long have you been following F1 and what got you into it?
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It’s been nearly 4,000 days since a woman participated in a Formula One practice session.
But with no woman in F1 for over a decade, the F1 Academy series is building a pipeline to finally deliver female drivers back to the top.
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But with no woman in F1 for over a decade, the F1 Academy series is building a pipeline to finally deliver female drivers back to the top.
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🔗 theathletic.com/6805715/?sou...
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It’s been nearly 4,000 days since a woman participated in a Formula One practice session.
But with no woman in F1 for over a decade, the F1 Academy series is building a pipeline to finally deliver female drivers back to the top.
📝 @madelinecoleman.bsky.social
🔗 theathletic.com/6805715/?sou...
But with no woman in F1 for over a decade, the F1 Academy series is building a pipeline to finally deliver female drivers back to the top.
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🔗 theathletic.com/6805715/?sou...
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Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman, @theathletic.com's F1 writers, will be answering your questions tomorrow!
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Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman, @theathletic.com's F1 writers, will be answering your questions tomorrow!
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Have any questions after the #BrazilGP? Send them our way, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer a few in our next F1 post-race mailbag later this week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Brazilian GP: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
What questions do you have for our F1 writers?
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November 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Have any questions after the #BrazilGP? Send them our way, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer a few in our next F1 post-race mailbag later this week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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EXCL: Aston Martin launches a collaboration with the Pixar film, Toy Story.
Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork.
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Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork.
✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
EXCL: Aston Martin launches a collaboration with the Pixar film, Toy Story.
Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork.
✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Thirty years since the movie that resonated across generations hit the big screen, the focus of the collaboration is on the overlapping theme of teamwork.
✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
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Red Bull Formula One team boss Laurent Mekies has signaled an end to “silly games” with rival McLaren, saying these “got out of hand” in efforts to remove tape from Lando Norris’ race start grid spots.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Red Bull Formula One team boss Laurent Mekies has signaled an end to “silly games” with rival McLaren, saying these “got out of hand” in efforts to remove tape from Lando Norris’ race start grid spots.
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From @theathletic.com: Amelia Dimoldenberg, the star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series, is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet.
Amelia Dimoldenberg got F1 to try something new: Give the wheel to an outsider
The star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet, but might
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October 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
From @theathletic.com: Amelia Dimoldenberg, the star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series, is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet.
Earlier this week, I spoke with Amelia Dimoldenberg about her new series with F1 drivers, called "Passenger Princess." And she can confirm: "They don’t like being in the passenger seat."
Here's how the series came to be & how it creates another entry point to F1 ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Here's how the series came to be & how it creates another entry point to F1 ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Amelia Dimoldenberg got F1 to try something new: Give the wheel to an outsider
The star of the popular "Chicken Shop Date" series is F1's latest bet on attracting new fans who don't love racing yet, but might
www.nytimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Earlier this week, I spoke with Amelia Dimoldenberg about her new series with F1 drivers, called "Passenger Princess." And she can confirm: "They don’t like being in the passenger seat."
Here's how the series came to be & how it creates another entry point to F1 ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Here's how the series came to be & how it creates another entry point to F1 ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
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Christian Horner clearly has unfinished business in F1 — but is a return inevitable, and what would it look like if he does come back to the sport?
Feature for @theathletic.com with @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Feature for @theathletic.com with @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Christian Horner has unfinished business in F1 and his return feels inevitable
If recently-sacked Red Bull principal can find the right terms and the right fit, a Formula One comeback would seem certain
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October 14, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Christian Horner clearly has unfinished business in F1 — but is a return inevitable, and what would it look like if he does come back to the sport?
Feature for @theathletic.com with @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Feature for @theathletic.com with @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Nearly a week after announcing her bid for FIA presidency, I spoke with Laura Villars to learn more about her background, her platform, and her vision for the governing body of international motorsports.
Here's the exclusive Q&A, on @theathletic.com ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
Here's the exclusive Q&A, on @theathletic.com ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
Laura Villars Q&A: Swiss driver explains why she wants to lead F1’s governing body
The 28-year-old says she's seeking the FIA presidency on a platform of transparency, sustainability and road safety
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Nearly a week after announcing her bid for FIA presidency, I spoke with Laura Villars to learn more about her background, her platform, and her vision for the governing body of international motorsports.
Here's the exclusive Q&A, on @theathletic.com ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
Here's the exclusive Q&A, on @theathletic.com ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
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Carlos Sainz took a big gamble on joining Williams when he left Ferrari.
Through most of 2025, bad luck and incidents have plagued his Sundays.
But finally, a breakthrough in Baku: Sainz delivered Williams' first podium for four years.
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Through most of 2025, bad luck and incidents have plagued his Sundays.
But finally, a breakthrough in Baku: Sainz delivered Williams' first podium for four years.
✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4nm3rjc
September 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Carlos Sainz took a big gamble on joining Williams when he left Ferrari.
Through most of 2025, bad luck and incidents have plagued his Sundays.
But finally, a breakthrough in Baku: Sainz delivered Williams' first podium for four years.
✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4nm3rjc
Through most of 2025, bad luck and incidents have plagued his Sundays.
But finally, a breakthrough in Baku: Sainz delivered Williams' first podium for four years.
✍️ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/4nm3rjc
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📈 Is Verstappen back in title contention?
💥 Piastri crashes - but Norris can't take advantage
👏 A big day for Sainz and Williams
🤔 Mercedes v Lawson an unexpected fight
Baku race briefing for @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...
💥 Piastri crashes - but Norris can't take advantage
👏 A big day for Sainz and Williams
🤔 Mercedes v Lawson an unexpected fight
Baku race briefing for @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...
Azerbaijan Grand Prix briefing: Max Verstappen wins, Oscar Piastri crashes out
Max Verstappen makes it back-to-back wins for the first time since the 2024 season as McLaren has a weekend to forget
www.nytimes.com
September 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
📈 Is Verstappen back in title contention?
💥 Piastri crashes - but Norris can't take advantage
👏 A big day for Sainz and Williams
🤔 Mercedes v Lawson an unexpected fight
Baku race briefing for @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...
💥 Piastri crashes - but Norris can't take advantage
👏 A big day for Sainz and Williams
🤔 Mercedes v Lawson an unexpected fight
Baku race briefing for @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...
Swiss racing driver Laura Villars, 28, announced her intention to run for president of the FIA on Thursday.
If she does officially submit her bid before the Oct. 24 deadline, Villars will be the first woman to run for the position, per the announcement.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...
If she does officially submit her bid before the Oct. 24 deadline, Villars will be the first woman to run for the position, per the announcement.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...
Swiss racing driver Laura Villars, 28, announces candidacy for FIA presidency
If she officially submits her bid before the October 24 deadline, Villars will be the first woman to run for the role, per the news release.
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Swiss racing driver Laura Villars, 28, announced her intention to run for president of the FIA on Thursday.
If she does officially submit her bid before the Oct. 24 deadline, Villars will be the first woman to run for the position, per the announcement.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...
If she does officially submit her bid before the Oct. 24 deadline, Villars will be the first woman to run for the position, per the announcement.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...
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Red Bull is going to wait until the end of the 2025 season before making a call on who will be Max Verstappen's teammate for F1 2026.
But there is already a clear list of candidates.
But there is already a clear list of candidates.
September 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Red Bull is going to wait until the end of the 2025 season before making a call on who will be Max Verstappen's teammate for F1 2026.
But there is already a clear list of candidates.
But there is already a clear list of candidates.
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Haas' Oliver Bearman is just two penalty points away from an automatic race ban following his collision with Williams' Carlos Sainz during the Italian Grand Prix.
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Ollie Bearman on the brink of F1 race ban after Italian GP crash with Carlos Sainz
Haas driver Ollie Bearman is now in danger of picking up a race ban after an incident in the 2025 Italian GP
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September 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Haas' Oliver Bearman is just two penalty points away from an automatic race ban following his collision with Williams' Carlos Sainz during the Italian Grand Prix.
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The Italian GP gave shades of 2023.
Max Verstappen anticipated it to be a tough battle, but in the end, it seemed like a Sunday drive through the Italian countryside.
@lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social review the action in Monza 🇮🇹
Max Verstappen anticipated it to be a tough battle, but in the end, it seemed like a Sunday drive through the Italian countryside.
@lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social review the action in Monza 🇮🇹
Italian GP: Verstappen sets new F1 record as McLaren orders spark late drama
Max Verstappen won F1's fastest-ever race, while the title fight behind him took on a new chapter
theathletic.com
September 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Italian GP gave shades of 2023.
Max Verstappen anticipated it to be a tough battle, but in the end, it seemed like a Sunday drive through the Italian countryside.
@lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social review the action in Monza 🇮🇹
Max Verstappen anticipated it to be a tough battle, but in the end, it seemed like a Sunday drive through the Italian countryside.
@lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social review the action in Monza 🇮🇹
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Max Verstappen's pole lap for the Italian GP is the fastest lap in Formula One history.
The Dutchman's time of 1:18.792 eclipses Lewis Hamilton’s previous track record at Monza.
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The Dutchman's time of 1:18.792 eclipses Lewis Hamilton’s previous track record at Monza.
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Max Verstappen sets fastest lap in F1 history to claim Italian GP pole
Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in F1 history to claim pole position for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix
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September 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Max Verstappen's pole lap for the Italian GP is the fastest lap in Formula One history.
The Dutchman's time of 1:18.792 eclipses Lewis Hamilton’s previous track record at Monza.
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The Dutchman's time of 1:18.792 eclipses Lewis Hamilton’s previous track record at Monza.
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Daniel Ricciardo confirmed in an open letter that his racing days are done.
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Former F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo announces retirement from racing
The 36-year-old spent 14 years as a Formula One driver, twice finishing third in the drivers' championship with Red Bull.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Daniel Ricciardo confirmed in an open letter that his racing days are done.
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Isack Hadjar's F1 debut ended in infamy and tears.
His first podium on Sunday in the Netherlands wasn't just well-earned — it was the latest sign of a strong bounce-back rookie campaign.
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social explains.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
His first podium on Sunday in the Netherlands wasn't just well-earned — it was the latest sign of a strong bounce-back rookie campaign.
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social explains.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
September 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Isack Hadjar's F1 debut ended in infamy and tears.
His first podium on Sunday in the Netherlands wasn't just well-earned — it was the latest sign of a strong bounce-back rookie campaign.
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social explains.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
His first podium on Sunday in the Netherlands wasn't just well-earned — it was the latest sign of a strong bounce-back rookie campaign.
@madelinecoleman.bsky.social explains.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
F1 is back, and that means so is our post-race F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com. Send us your questions via the link below, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer several in our post-Dutch GP mailbag later this week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Dutch Grand Prix: Submit your questions for our F1 mailbag
www.nytimes.com
August 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
F1 is back, and that means so is our post-race F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com. Send us your questions via the link below, and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and I will answer several in our post-Dutch GP mailbag later this week. www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Can women race in F1?
The short answer is yes, but the bigger question of why there are no women racing in F1 today is more complicated. In my first of multiple stories on the topic, I looked into the history of women in motorsport and the current landscape. www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
The short answer is yes, but the bigger question of why there are no women racing in F1 today is more complicated. In my first of multiple stories on the topic, I looked into the history of women in motorsport and the current landscape. www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
It’s been 33 years since F1 saw a female driver compete. When will the next one come along?
From early racing pioneers to just five F1 entries since 1950, no woman has raced since 1992 — but new waves aim to end the drought
www.nytimes.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Can women race in F1?
The short answer is yes, but the bigger question of why there are no women racing in F1 today is more complicated. In my first of multiple stories on the topic, I looked into the history of women in motorsport and the current landscape. www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
The short answer is yes, but the bigger question of why there are no women racing in F1 today is more complicated. In my first of multiple stories on the topic, I looked into the history of women in motorsport and the current landscape. www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
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Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez are returning to Formula One.
The two veterans will make up Cadillac’s 2026 driver lineup when the American team makes its debut in 2026, it announced on Tuesday.
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The two veterans will make up Cadillac’s 2026 driver lineup when the American team makes its debut in 2026, it announced on Tuesday.
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August 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez are returning to Formula One.
The two veterans will make up Cadillac’s 2026 driver lineup when the American team makes its debut in 2026, it announced on Tuesday.
More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
The two veterans will make up Cadillac’s 2026 driver lineup when the American team makes its debut in 2026, it announced on Tuesday.
More from @madelinecoleman.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
One of the ongoing projects I've been working on is Between the Racing Lines, our F1 explainer series dedicated to breaking down the complexities of a sport that is constantly evolving.
I'm always looking for new ideas so send me your questions in the link below! www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
I'm always looking for new ideas so send me your questions in the link below! www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
F1 explainers: What do you want to know about the pinnacle of motorsport?
As we head into 2025, we're looking for your ideas for Between the Racing Lines, our explainer series breaking down Formula One.
www.nytimes.com
August 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
One of the ongoing projects I've been working on is Between the Racing Lines, our F1 explainer series dedicated to breaking down the complexities of a sport that is constantly evolving.
I'm always looking for new ideas so send me your questions in the link below! www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
I'm always looking for new ideas so send me your questions in the link below! www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
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Halfway through the Formula 1 season, we're grading all 10 teams:
♠️ Red Bull still acing it? (No)
🅰 Did McLaren get an A+ or an A++?
📚 Who's struggling with their homework?
Midseason grades from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social are in ⬇️
🔗 theathletic.com/6541413/?sou...
♠️ Red Bull still acing it? (No)
🅰 Did McLaren get an A+ or an A++?
📚 Who's struggling with their homework?
Midseason grades from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social are in ⬇️
🔗 theathletic.com/6541413/?sou...
August 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Halfway through the Formula 1 season, we're grading all 10 teams:
♠️ Red Bull still acing it? (No)
🅰 Did McLaren get an A+ or an A++?
📚 Who's struggling with their homework?
Midseason grades from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social are in ⬇️
🔗 theathletic.com/6541413/?sou...
♠️ Red Bull still acing it? (No)
🅰 Did McLaren get an A+ or an A++?
📚 Who's struggling with their homework?
Midseason grades from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social and @madelinecoleman.bsky.social are in ⬇️
🔗 theathletic.com/6541413/?sou...
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Given the summer break provides a natural time to review the season so far, @madelinecoleman.bsky.social and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social select and rank the 10 best drivers from the 2025 campaign ⬇️
🔗 theathletic.com/6546471/?sou...
🔗 theathletic.com/6546471/?sou...
August 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Given the summer break provides a natural time to review the season so far, @madelinecoleman.bsky.social and @lukesmithf1.bsky.social select and rank the 10 best drivers from the 2025 campaign ⬇️
🔗 theathletic.com/6546471/?sou...
🔗 theathletic.com/6546471/?sou...
Did McLaren favor Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in Hungary? Why the team says no — and more on how McLaren will manage the championship battle from here ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
Did McLaren favor Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in Hungary? Why the team says no
A bold strategy, worn tires and rising tension — Norris’s win showed just how fine the margin is in McLaren’s title fight
www.nytimes.com
August 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Did McLaren favor Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in Hungary? Why the team says no — and more on how McLaren will manage the championship battle from here ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...