Even in a field as competitive as Formula 1, drivers still have time to support their favourite football teams. Some drivers are more passionate than others when it comes to supporting their clubs, with others only recently being introduced to the beautiful game.
Here, we’ve listed every favourite football team, from Arsenal to Bristol City, for each driver on the 2025 roster with such affiliations, though it’s clear that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, so only a selection feature.
Fernando Alonso
Real Madrid
Kimi Antonelli
Bologna
Franco Colapinto
Boca Juniors
Pierre Gasly
PSG
Isack Hadjar
PSG
Lewis Hamilton
Arsenal
Nico Hulkenberg
Bayern Munich
Charles Leclerc
AS Monaco
Lando Norris
Bristol City
Esteban Ocon
PSG
Oscar Piastri
Arsenal
George Russell
Wolves
Carlos Sainz
Real Madrid
Max Verstappen
PSV Eindhoven
Fernando Alonso Real Madrid
Despite being born in Oviedo, situated in north-western Spain, Fernando Alonso is a strong supporter of Real Madrid, where he is an honorary member.
While he remains a fan of local club Real Oviedo, who play in the second tier in Spain, Alonso has stated in the past that he does not know why he is a Madridista.
He does have a membership at his local club, though it is clear his main loyalties are with the 15-time European champions.
Kimi Antonelli Bologna
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli follows his hometown club Bologna.
He even found time to celebrate in the streets with supporters after Bologna beat AC Milan to win the Italian Cup in 2025 – their first since 1974.
Franco Colapinto Boca Juniors
Brazilian driver Franco Colapinto is a loyal supporter of local club Boca Juniors and is sometimes spotted wearing the club’s attire in the paddock.
He isn’t afraid to hide his passion for the blue and gold and follows them around the world.
Pierre Gasly Paris Saint-Germain
Considered one of the more passionate football fans on the F1 circuit, Pierre Gasly is another who has opted for his nation’s capital club over his local team.
In fairness to Gasly, his birthplace of Rouen is just a couple hours’ drive from Paris, where plenty more riches are on offer, of course.
Without just one Grand Prix win coming on 2020, maybe we can understand Gasly’s thirst for success as a Paris Saint-Germain supporter.
Isack Hadjar Paris Saint-Germain
Isack Hadjar is another big PSG fan and was left gutted that he couldn’t attend the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal in 2205.
He was delighted with the outcome, though, and isn’t afraid to hide his love for the French giants.
Lewis Hamilton Arsenal
A Gunners fan from a young age, Lewis Hamilton has been to plenty of Arsenal matches over the years. While he has stated that he is a long-time Gooner, Hamilton made headlines when being in the running to buy Chelsea, with some of his family being fans of the Blues.
Nico Hulkenberg Bayern Munich
Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg is thought to be a strong supporter of Bayern Munich.
It appears that little else is known about the German’s love of football, but given that he hails from western Germany, we can’t help but feel past successes have once again been the inspiration to follow the (former) Bundesliga juggernauts.
Charles Leclerc AS Monaco
Ferrari star Charles Leclerc is one of Monaco’s very own, and supports the principality’s principal club when it comes to football.
A frequent visitor at the Stade Louis II, Leclerc has an existing relationship with the Ligue 1 side, who are keen to congratulate the local lad after successes on the track.
He has also taken to the field in charity football matches in the past, showing his overall love for the game.
Lando Norris Bristol City
Lando Norris has previously declared his love of local club Bristol City, though it appears that he doesn’t follow the sport anymore.
The McLaren driver was also a fan of Manchester United while Cristiano Ronaldo played for the club, and now no longer calls himself a football fan. It seems that mid-table mediocrity in the Championship just isn’t for him.
Esteban Ocon PSG
The third follower on the grid of 2025 Champions League winners PSG is Esteban Ocon.
The Frenchman, who was born just two hours away from Paris, has even attended the Ballon d’Or ceremony in the past.