Formula 1 News: Series signs collaboration deal with Fortnite

Formula 1 has partnered with Epic Games to bring F1-themed cosmetics into Fortnite, allowing players to integrate motorsport elements into the battle royale experience. The collaboration enables year-round engagement with the sport through virtual team branding and gear.

The ‘F1 Cosmetic Team Set’ launches in the Fortnite Item Shop on Thursday, November 20, 2025—just ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend. It features bespoke items from all 10 F1 teams, including:
– Outfits: Team-inspired racing suits.
– Gliders: Shaped like rear wings for aerial drops.
– Pickaxes: Themed after team tools and exhausts.
– Back Bling: Formula 1 branded accessories.
– Emote: A special celebration for Victory Royales, mimicking podium antics.

No individual drivers are highlighted in the cosmetics, focusing instead on team liveries like Red Bull’s blue accents, Ferrari’s red prancing horse, and McLaren’s papaya orange. A teaser trailer on YouTube previews the items, and an in-game gallery showcases all teams.

Emily Prazer, Formula 1’s Chief Commercial Officer, stated: “This innovative collaboration with Fortnite is yet another way Formula 1 is connecting with fans and appearing in places you wouldn’t expect it to. We’re obsessed with finding new and exciting ways to engage with our audiences that makes our sport sit alongside their other passions and interests. In recent years Fortnite has collaborated with some of the biggest brands, sporting celebrities and TV series in the world, so we’re thrilled this new integration will enable players to engage with our series 365 days a year and further their love of the sport.”

A teaser trailer for the collaboration is available on YouTube, showcasing the cosmetics and integration into the game. The partnership aims to blend F1’s high-speed racing with Fortnite’s battle royale gameplay, allowing players to race and battle in team-inspired gear.