Tatuus cars in the Formula 1 paddock: a winning tradition repeated throughout the year

British F4 was just the latest series to bring Tatuus single-seaters into the Formula 1 paddock, a recurring tradition that delivers unforgettable emotions for drivers, teams, and fans alike.

While the spotlight of every Formula 1 weekend understandably falls on the premier-class sessions, for the rising stars of the junior categories, entering an F1 pit lane, often for the very first time, is a unique and highly formative experience.

F1 Academy

Since 2024, the Formula 1 Academy has shared the paddock with F1 at every event, and the drivers consistently highlight how important this is for their growth, adrenaline management, and increased visibility. But there’s more: the track itself changes depending on the categories running over the weekend. Going out just before or after the F1 cars can make a world of difference in terms of grip and performance — it’s night and day for any driver.

In 2025, the F1 Academy will run seven rounds: Shanghai, Jeddah, Miami, and Montreal have already taken place, while Zandvoort, Singapore, and Las Vegas are still to come. These events have offered countless opportunities for the young women to interact with Formula 1 stars, who continue to support the series' inclusive mission for female drivers aged 16 to 25.

British F4, F4 Nacam and Brazilian F4

In addition to the F1 Academy, British F4 became the first series in 2025 to access the F1 paddock, doing so at none other than the iconic Silverstone Circuit. Although the round didn’t count toward the championship standings, it drew an impressive 26 young talents — a clear sign of its prestige — and provided unforgettable moments in one of the rare occasions where the entire single-seater pyramid (F4, F3, F2, and F1) ran together on the same track.

The 2025 calendar features two more occasions for Tatuus cars to line up alongside their F1 counterparts, bringing the season’s total to ten. On October 24–26, F4 Nacam returns to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez as a support race to the Mexican Grand Prix, followed two weeks later by F4 Brazil at Interlagos — one of the most thrilling and emotional races on the F1 calendar.

In 2024, Tatuus cars supported nine F1 Grands Prix, with the season finale in Abu Dhabi featuring both the F1 Academy and the F4 UAE Trophy Round. Going further back, the list of events becomes nearly endless, including prestigious moments like the Formula Regional European Championship and Formula Renault competing on the legendary streets of Monte Carlo.

Beyond Formula 1

Formula 1 isn’t the only top-tier series to share the paddock with Tatuus single-seaters. The USF Pro Championships spend much of their season alongside the IndyCar Series, providing drivers with a well-structured development path toward the summit of American motorsport. The traditional season opener on the Streets of St. Petersburg is a fan favorite for both IndyCar and USF, and a proud moment for the Tatuus brand. Other key events include the season finale in Portland and the legendary month of May, when the Indy GP allows Tatuus cars to race at the famed Speedway, followed by Carb Night at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, the Friday night event of the Indy 500 weekend.

And that’s not all: Tatuus cars are active each year in top-level paddocks such as DTM, the European and Asian Le Mans Series, 24H Series, and GT World Challenge. They compete on the world’s most iconic and challenging circuits, the kind every driver dreams of racing and winning on.