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The Top 10 Most Followed F1 Drivers On Social Media With Max Verstappen Only Third 672724

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Published20 Mar 2025

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Formula One drivers have become global superstars over recent years due to the sport’s growing popularity, and here SportsCasting takes a look at the most followed F1 drivers on social media.

On the F1 2025 grid, every driver has their own social media s across multiple platforms.

It allows them to connect with fans, share personal moments and expand their influence beyond the racetrack.

Below, SportsCasting takes a look at the most followed drivers on social media across Instagram, X and Facebook as of April 2025.

Top 10 Most Followed F1 Drivers On Social Media 3w186n

10. Oscar Piastri – 4.6m Followers 2u4o38

Kicking off the top 10 most followed F1 drivers on social media is McLaren star Oscar Piastri.

The Australian has been mightily impressive since his rookie season in 2023 and is a championship contender in 2025 alongside teammate Lando Norris.

While he has taken the ‘ice man’ nickname from Kimi Raikkonen he is nothing like the Finnish driver on social media.  The Australian’s dry humour is a hit with fans and expect him to rise up this list over 2025 particularly as he wins more races.

9. Alex Albon – 4.7M Followers 4o5j1e

Williams driver Alex Albon is one of the most popular drivers in the F1 paddock and is one of the most active posters on social media.

The London-born Thai driver shares a lot of pictures from his travels across the world whether it be through his job as an F1 driver, or with his girlfriend – professional golfer Muni “Lily” He.

Albon started the 2025 season with a fifth-place finish in Australia, his best finish since his days as a Red Bull driver in 2020.

8. Pierre Gasly – 7.6m Followers 6y22w

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly is by far the most active F1 driver on social media as he regularly posts ‘photo dumps’ of his travels across the world and likes the posts of his fellow drivers and his followers.

He is usually the first driver to post on social media after a race, with Lewis Hamilton once joking on Instagram that he was ‘posting a photo dump before @PierreGasly posts his’.

The French driver who has one race win to his name, has been in the sport since 2017 driving for Torro Rosso, Red Bull and now Alpine.

Alpine F1 driver Pierre Gasly regularly posts on social media

7. George Russell – 9.5m Followers 42i38

George Russell is now the team leader at Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari for the 2025 season.

He has a regular presence on social media, becoming popular for his meme-worth moments. He also makes fun of himself, recently posting a picture of his ‘T Pose’ which he likes to do in F1’s official intro package before races.

The Mercedes driver also jokes with fellow drivers including Alex Albon and Lando Norris on social media – with the pair often mocking Russell for the amount of pictures he posts without a shirt on.

6. Fernando Alonso – 13.1m Followers 4h2tq

Fernando Alonso might be approaching the end of his career but he is still one of the most popular F1 drivers on social media.

The two-time F1 champion from 2005 and 2006, is still going strong at the age of 43 and has over 13 million followers across Instagram, X and Facebook.

He clearly has his eyes set on life post Formula One as he regularly posts about his A14 Motorsport Management company, as well as his museum and karting track in Spain. Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto is the first young driver from his management company to make the ranks of Formula One.

Fernando Alonso Is a Two-Time World Champion

5. Lando Norris – 13.6m Followers 3r6i4a

Just ahead of Fernando Alonso is 2025 championship leader Lando Norris with 13.6 million followers.

The McLaren driver is a fan favourite and has rapidly grown in popularity since his debut in 2019.

Norris regularly posts photos on social media and interacts with his fans and fellow drivers. He also founded Quadrant, a gaming and lifestyle brand which combines his love for gaming, online content, and clothes.

Lando Norris leads the driver standings but is only fifth in this list

4. Carlos Sainz – 15.1m Followers s116r

Carlos Sainz might lack the championships of Fernando Alonso, but he is two places ahead of his Spanish compatriot when it comes to the most followed F1 drivers on social media.

The 30-year-old Williams driver has been in the sport for a decade now and is a popular figure in the F1 paddock and online.

He regularly posts photos over the course of an F1 season and also of friends and family including his father, Carlos Sainz Sr – who is a two-time World Rally Champion.

3. Max Verstappen – 20.4m Followers 571r5g

Max Verstappen might have won the last four F1 drivers’ championships, but he only takes the third step on the podium when it comes to the most followed drivers on social media.

The Dutchman is like marmite to F1 fans as he often attracts ire for his aggressive style of driving, but he also has plenty of irers for also delivering some stunning performances which arguably makes him the most talented driver on the grid at present.

Verstappen posts less on social media than his rivals but he does occasionally share photos alongside his girlfriend Kelly Piquet – the daughter of three-time champion Nelson – with the pair expecting their first child in 2025.

2. Charles Leclerc – 22.9m Followers 2g6a4w

Charles Leclerc is one of the most followed drivers on social media

Charles Leclerc pips Max Verstappen to second and is a huge fan favourite in F1 – particularly among Ferrari’s Tifosi who cheer for him every weekend.

The Monegasque driver is one of the quickest drivers on the grid and a potential future champion if Ferrari give him a car capable of challenging for the championship.

Despite being second in this list, he still has less than half of the total followers than his Ferrari teammate.

1. Lewis Hamilton – 54.1m Followers 3n4b2q

Lewis Hamilton completes a Ferrari 1-2 and the seven-time world champion is arguably the most driver in the history of the sport.

The former Mercedes driver has a huge legion of fans and a huge celebrity following. From attending Louis Vuitton fashion shows with Kim Kardashian and Pharrell Williams to making movies with Brad Pitt and being friends with the likes of Will Smith, Hamilton is well-connected.

So much is his popularity his 54.1m followers across Instagram, X and Facebook is just 4m short that Formula One’s official channels have across those three platforms.

Social Media Following Of Every F1 2025 Driver 2j412w

Driver Instagram X (Twitter) Facebook Total
1 Lewis Hamilton 39.3m 8.5m 6.3m 54.1m
2 Charles Leclerc 18m 3.4m 1.5m 22.9m
3 Max Verstappen 13.8m 3.8m 2.8m 20.4m
4 Carlos Sainz 11.2m 2.8m 1.1m 15.1m
5 Lando Norris 9.7m 2.8m 1.1m 13.6m
6 Fernando Alonso 7.3m 3.8m 2m 13.1m
7 George Russell 6.3m 2.3m 900k 9.5m
8 Pierre Gasly 5.6m 1.5m 500k 7.6m
9 Alex Albon  3.2m 1m  500k 4.7m
10 Oscar Piastri 3.5m 900k 200k 4.6m
11 Nico Hulkenberg 2.1m 1.2m 550k 3.85m
12 Yuki Tsunoda 3m 700k N/A 3.7m
13 Esteban Ocon 2.5m 1m 75k 3.575m
14 Oliver Bearman 2.6m 175k 30k 2.8m
15 Lance Stroll 1.5m 490k 100k 2.1m
16 Andrea Kimi Antonelli 1.7m N/A N/A 1.7m
17 Gabriel Bortoleto 1.1m 100k N/A 1.2m
18 Liam Lawson 1m 100k N/A 1.1m
19 Jack Doohan 450k 38k 34k 522k
20 Isack Hadjar 447k 29k N/A 476k