Can Formula 1 really overtake football i

With the rise of Drive to Survive, more races in the US, and a younger fanbase on TikTok, I’m seriously wondering — is F1 becoming the global sport Don’t get me wrong, football is still king, but the way people talk about F1 lately... it’s wild.

As someone who grew up watching both, I’d say F1 is definitely more “mainstream cool” now. Like, even people who don’t care about cars are getting into the drama, the rivalries, the team politics.

If you haven’t checked it lately, the official site has tons of fan-focused updates:
👉 https://www.formula1.com

Yeah, but come on — football is in every country, every street, every schoolyard. F1 still feels niche in places like Africa or Southeast Asia. It’s getting bigger for sure, but replacing football? That’s a long shot.

Fair point, Luca. But I think it's about entertainment style. A football match is 90 minutes, low-scoring, traditional. F1 races are shorter, faster, packed with highlights. Gen Z doesn’t always have the patience for 0–0 draws 😂

Also, let’s be real — F1’s content game is strong. The weekly recaps, driver reactions, even the off-track drama is binge-worthy. I actually found this promo site while looking for highlights, and ended up on a stream giveaway page. Some cool clips and surprises — could be worth a quick watch - https://sweepstakescasinos.co.uk/bonuses/ if you’re browsing between races.

Haha that’s wild. I swear every sport’s got some bonus site these days. But I’ll admit, F1’s storytelling is elite lately. Still waiting for someone to make a proper “Sunderland ‘Til I Die” but for Haas F1 😄