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Formula 1’s Most Valuable Teams [2025]

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November 20, 2025

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Formula One is on the rise, with the high-octane sport taking to new speeds and outperforming a whole host of others in value. It has never been a more lucrative time to get involved in the pinnacle of racing, with owners’ wealth increasing amidst rising global revenue.

Year-on-year, the profits keep on soaring; 2025 being no different. Apple TV recently confirmed that they had come to an agreement to become the home of F1 in the United States in a five-year deal worth a staggering $140m per year. The upcoming arrival of Cadillac and the success of Netflix series Drive to Survive and the Brad Pitt-fronted blockbuster movie all aiding this growth.

So, with the value of those inside the paddock showing no signs of slowing down, which of the 10 teams is leading the track? Thanks to Forbes, we can take a look at how valuable each team truly is!

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Haas

$1.5 billion

Making its F1 debut in the 2016 season, this American-based team led by team principal Ayao Komatsu may be the grid’s smallest in terms of size and value at $1.5bn, but can nevertheless boast a respectable operating profit of $9m and revenue of $150m.

The 2025 season has been one of change for Haas after the departure of long-serving drivers, Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen, for Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, which has seen them rack up 70 points from 21 races and currently sit in eighth in the team standings.

9

Racing Bulls

$2.3 billion

The junior team of Red Bull Racing, competing as Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1, but later shortened to “Racing Bulls”, has had a respectable 2025 season so far capped off by the unlikely podium-placed finish of Isack Hadjar at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Liam Lawson completes their lineup, after he was dropped by Red Bull after only two races at the beginning of the 2025 F1 calendar, replaced by Yuki Tsunoda. The New Zealand racing driver recovered well from that setback, as him and Hadjar have helped the constructor to a respectable sixth-placed spot with just three races still to come.

8

Sauber

$2.4 billion

Just pipping Racing Bulls to eighth spot, Sauber Motorsport can call many lucrative names as partners, not least of all Puma and main sponsor Stake.

The Swiss engineering company, that has been known as BMW Sauber and Alfa Romeo F1 Team, will again be introducing radical changes in time for the start of the 2026 season, with Audi confirming it would enter Formula One after confirmation of its partnership with Sauber going forward.

7

Alpine

$2.45 billion

Despite a turbulent showing in F1 this season, Alpine can still boast financial security with revenue of $300m. Owned by the French car manufacturer Renault Group, its main driver, Pierre Gasly, has confirmed that he will be racing for the foreseeable future after extending his contract until 2028.

Sponsors haven’t turned away either. In 2025 alone, partnerships with MSC Cruises, Castore, and Oakberry have been confirmed. Helping to mitigate the expected operating loss of -$13m.

6

Williams

$2.5 billion

The historic British Formula One team founded by Frank Williams in 1977, has entered something of a revival since James Vowles took charge as team principal back in 2023.

Purchased by Dorilton in 2020, after being sold by the Williams family, the multi-drivers and construction champion in the 1980s and 1990s has seen popular driver Carlos Sainz Jr join its roster in 2025 alongside Alex Albon. The pairing has proved to be a success, with the two drivers helping Williams to fifth place ahead of the Las Vegas GP.

5

Aston Martin

$3.2 billion

Lance Stroll's Aston Martin after accident at 2021 Azerbaijan GP

The luxury carmaker has no shortage of financial capital at its disposal via the pockets of chairman Lawrence Stroll.

Currently finding itself sandwiched in between Racing Bulls and Haas in the team standings, it’s fair to say this year has not gone how Fernando Alonso or Lance Stroll would have hoped, but at least from a financial perspective, things are looking good for the Silverstone-based manufacturer.

4

Red Bull Racing

$4.35 billion

The formerly dominant Red Bull has had to play catch up recently, falling way behind the pace setters of McLaren. Despite a late-season resurgence, a push for a fifth Formula One World Championship will likely have to wait for Max Verstappen, who flirted with the idea of leaving his current employers behind for Mercedes before committing to Red Bull for another year.

The severance deal with long-serving team principal Christian Horner, widely reported to be $105m, is unlikely to have helped the racing team displace its rivals as Formula 1’s most valuable.

3

McLaren

$4.4 billion

Lando Norris drives the McLaren in Australia

The back-to-back constructors’ champions are not only succeeding around the racetrack but off it as well. Its drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, are experiencing the height of their popularity and success on the F1 calendar that no one else on the grid has had an answer for. 2025 alone has seen Norris and Piastri pick up seven wins each, as they battle it out for the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship.

The constructors’ title is a foregone conclusion, with McLaren’s 756 points so far dwarfing second place Mercedes’ 398. McLaren chief executive Zak Brown will be hoping their dominance can continue unabated for a long time to come.

2

Mercedes

$6 billion

Mercedes’ next move after the departure of Lewis Hamilton was the question everyone wanted the answer to. Where would Toto Wolff turn to replace a seven-time world champion? Young Italian Kimi Antonelli would be his answer.

While this year has not been the barnstorming statement fans would have hoped for, the Silver Arrows on-track output has been encouraging, with George Russell demonstrating he can fill the void left behind by his former teammate by producing eight podium finishes and two wins.

Despite not hitting the heights seen in the glory days of the mid 2010s and the departure of sponsors Tommy Hilfiger and Puma, brands are still vying for association with Adidas, Signify, and Mous joining the partner list for 2025.

1

Ferrari

$6.5 billion

Ferrari completes this list with a valuation that is the envy of its competitors.

The Prancing Horse welcomed the biggest name in Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, to its paddock with one goal in mind – to regain its place at the top of the racing mountain. That goal will have to wait for another year, as the duo of Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been unable to launch a meaningful attack on the dominant McLaren.

Although, despite that lack of success, Ferrari’s finances are impressive; the racing team’s revenue stream of $670m, alongside their $80m operating profit, and its partnership with American technology company HP as its title partner, reported to be worth $100m annually, all being a major factor that put the record 16-time constructors title winner in pole position.

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‘FIFA to Investigate’ Referee Shaun Evans Over World Cup Hand Gesture

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June 15, 2026

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FIFA are ‘likely to investigate’ after a World Cup official was accused of making a “White power” gesture during Germany’s 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.

Footage of referee Shaun Evans making a hand signal immediately went viral across social media.

The Australian A-League official was ‘Support VAR’ for Sunday’s World Cup clash and briefly appeared on the live broadcast shortly before kick-off.

Different Meanings Behind Hand Gesture

Per The Athletic, the gesture – in which the thumb and index finger touch while the other fingers of the hand are outstretched – has, in recent years, been used to symbolise White power. The three remaining fingers signalling a W for White, while the thumb and index finger represent a P for Power.

However, the gesture can also have other meanings. Some people on social media have jumped to Evans’ defence, pointing out that the move is also used as part of the “circle game” – a playground prank in which people trick each other into looking at an OK-like hand gesture made somewhere below the waist. Anyone who looks at the sign receives a light-hearted punch.

FIFA, world football’s governing body, are likely to investigate the context and intent behind the gesture, according to the Daily Mail. Watch footage of the incident below:

A FIFA spokesperson reportedly said they are aware of the incident but declined to comment further.

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Anti-Discrimination Group Slam Referee in Statement

In a statement released on Sunday night, the anti-discrimination Fare network, who challenge inequalities in football, said via The Athletic: “Advice from our experts is that the gesture used clearly resembles an upside down ‘OK’ hand symbol used as a ‘White power’ symbol in global far-right circles.

“Why is a VAR supervisor using this symbol at a global football event at the very moment he knows the cameras are on him? It can only be that he is intentionally transmitting a far-right neo-nazi symbol.

“We note that in the two subsequent games it appears TV directors have stopped introducing the VAR panel to the TV audience.

“A global television audience should not be subjected to extremist far right individuals using neo-Nazi symbols as they prepare to watch a match.

“Clearly this official should have no further role to play in this World Cup.”

While the hand gesture is characterised as a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), it warns that “caution” must be taken regarding intent over the gesture’s meaning.

The ADL’s website says: “Because of the traditional meaning of the “okay” hand gesture, as well as other usages unrelated to white supremacy, particular care must be taken not to jump to conclusions about the intent behind someone who has used the gesture.”

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Heartbreaking Footage of Ilia Topuria Straight After Justin Gaethje Loss

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June 15, 2026

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It was a brutal night for former featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria, as he was savagely beaten by Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 in front of the White House.

Following constant personal back and forth between the pair in the build-up to the scrap for the lightweight title, it came as no surprise that this was an all-out war for the majority. Both fighters had moments of sheer brutality, but it was the American who dealt with it better and outlasted his opponent, eventually making him retire on his stool in between the fourth and fifth round.

Justin Gaethje Stops Ilia Topuria After Brutal Fight

In truth, it was a pretty even fight for the majority, but following a seriously brutal third round, it was Gaethje who took control, with Topuria’s face becoming quite the picture after suffering severe punishment over and over.

In fact, the doctor nearly brought an end to the fight one round earlier than the eventual stoppage, claiming that Topuria couldn’t see out of one of his eyes. However, referee Marc Goddard overruled the decision and the fight resumed, despite the Georgian getting a lot more time to recover than he should have.

But, it didn’t make a difference in the end, as in round four, the onslaught continued. By this point, Topuria’s face was bloodied, battered, and bruised. Everything Gaethje landed was making a lasting impression. This wasn’t the case the other way round, though.

Despite Topuria landing some sickening shots of his own, especially to the body of Gaethje, the American didn’t look like he had been in a fight whatsoever, especially not compared to his opponent.

In the end, enough was enough, and Topuria opted to retire on his stool between the fourth and fifth round, losing his unbeaten status in the process. For Gaethje, however, it was undisputed status at last, after a few previous unsuccessful attempts.

Ilia Topuria After Losing to Justin Gaethje

Despite not being shown on the broadcast after losing, Topuria was spotted by fans in attendance, and one fan’s footage has quickly gone viral after being shared on social media platform X.

Judges’ Scorecards For Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250

The judges’ scorecards for Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje at the time of stoppage make for interesting reading…

Topuria could be seen getting helped out of the Octagon and begin to make his way backstage, momentarily putting a towel over his head so no one could see him or his battered face.

Whether you’re a fan of Ilia Topuria or not, or even just wanted Justin Gaethje to win at UFC Freedom 250, you can admit it’s heartbreaking to see him so down and deflated after an epic fight that he just came up short in.

One thing is for sure, though, Topuria will be back.

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Judges’ Scorecards and Punch Stats For Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250

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June 15, 2026

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Justin Gaethje lived up to his nickname as The Human Highlight as, in the early hours of Monday, the 15th of June, at The White House in Washington, D.C., the American fighter brutally rearranged Ilia Topuria’s face to score a corner stoppage between the fourth and fifth round of a feral fire-fight atop the UFC Freedom 250 card.

Gaethje wasn’t expected to be competitive, let alone successful, in his challenge of Topuria’s UFC lightweight championship. Largely thanks to Gaethje’s status as a bridesmaid rather than a bride, combined with Topuria’s crushing knockout victories over Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira.

But, in the open-air venue on the South Lawn of one of America’s most iconic buildings, the Spanish-Georgian suffered the first loss of his stunning career — and, when you look at the punch stats, but particularly the scorecards, it wasn’t even close.