Formula 1 is more than just the world’s most prestigious motorsport; it’s a complex, high-speed ecosystem built on collaboration, precision, and innovation. With over 20 races across the globe each season, F1 isn’t just a sporting spectacle; it’s a masterclass in global organizational structure. And now, it’s about to get even more visibility. With a new Hollywood film and star-studded soundtrack hitting the mainstream, there’s never been a better time to take a peek under the hood of what powers F1 both on and off the track.
What Powers Formula 1: A Look at Their Organizational Structure
Behind every Grand Prix weekend lies a finely tuned structure, just like the race cars themselves. F1 operates under a layered organizational model involving multiple key players:
- Formula One Group: The commercial arm (owned by Liberty Media) manages the global promotion, media rights, and business partnerships.
- The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile: Serves as the regulatory body, setting the rules and ensuring fair competition and safety.
- 10 independent racing teams: Each structured like a mini-enterprise, with dedicated departments for engineering, operations, strategy, marketing, and race-day execution.
Each team, from Red Bull Racing to Ferrari to Mercedes-AMG Petronas, is led by a Team Principal, with roles beneath that ranging from Chief Technical Officers to Aerodynamics Leads. It’s a web of decision-makers, engineers, strategists, and creatives all working in harmony, often across continents and time zones.
Lights, Camera, Action: F1 Goes Hollywood
If the Netflix series Drive to Survive brought fans behind the curtain of F1 drama, the upcoming F1 movie starring Brad Pitt is about to shift the sport into high cinematic gear.
The Apple Originals film, F1: The Movie, premiered on June 16, 2025 at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and is set to be released in cinemas on June 27, 2025. The film follows a retired F1 driver, played by Brad Pitt, returning to the grid to mentor a rookie. What sets this project apart? It’s being shot at real F1 races, using authentic team paddocks and custom-built race cars, with the full cooperation of Formula One Management and the FIA.
Soundtrack by the Stars
In true blockbuster fashion, the film’s soundtrack is getting its own spotlight. Curated by some of the biggest names in music, including Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Tate McRae, and Rosé, F1: The Album’s 17 original songs are expected to feature a mix of genres that reflect the international flavor of F1 itself. With tracks designed to capture the thrill of the race, the intensity of competition, and the emotion behind the scenes, the soundtrack is positioned to be more than just background music; it’s a celebration of Formula 1’s growing cultural influence.
What Organizations Can Learn from F1
Formula 1’s success on the global stage isn’t just about fast cars and famous drivers—it’s about agility, clear roles, collaboration, and constant innovation.
At Organimi, we believe that having a clear organizational structure—like the one F1 uses across teams, partners, and regulatory bodies—is key to high performance. Whether you’re running a startup, managing a non-profit, or leading a global enterprise, visibility into who’s doing what and how people are connected helps build accountability, speed, and alignment.
Formula 1 is reaching new heights in both business and pop culture. With a carefully engineered organizational structure, a global fanbase, and now a movie and soundtrack poised to boost its profile even further, F1 continues to show the world how performance and planning go hand in hand.
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