F1 gives back: €100k community awards to spotlight heroes beyond the track

 

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Formula One (F1) and Allwyn, a multinational lottery-led entertainment company as well as official partner of F1. Announced today (27^th of June) that the launch of the F1 Allwyn Global Community Award, a new initiative recognising impactful, community focused projects linked to the F1 ecosystem. The award will be presented at four Grand Prix locations in 2025 such as the Netherlands, United States (Austin and Las Vegas) plus Mexico. With the first award to be presented at the Dutch Grand Prix on the 31^st of August.

To celebrate and support initiatives that make a meaningful difference in areas like education, inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability.

Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula One, said: “It is a pillar of our sport to leave a positive legacy where we race and for many years we’ve worked with the promoters and regional organisations to do just that.”

Reinforcing F1 and Allwyn’s shared commitment to positive social impact.

The programme was created as part of the two organisations’ multi-year partnership and as part of their shared commitment to driving positive change.

Robert Chvatal, Group CEO of Allwyn, said: “Championing positive impact is at the heart of what we do.”

Which celebrate local initiatives that leave a positive impact on society.

The winners will receive a €100,000 donation along with a bespoke trophy and the chance to visit a F1 Grand Prix.

Domenicali, said: “We will give the local initiatives that go the extra mile for making their communities and make the world a better place the recognition and global platform they deserve.”

They to address one or more from focused areas like empowerment and inclusion, education + opportunity, health & wellbeing as well as sustainability & innovation.

Ahead of each selected Grand Prix, the local promoter will identify community focused initiatives supported by the F1 ecosystem. That have demonstrated a meaningful impact and a panel of judges from F1, Allwyn plus a representative from the local race community will select a winner.

Chvatal, said: “This inspiring F1 Allwyn Global Community Award, supporting the very best community initiatives around the world and bringing them to a huge global audience.”

The first award of this year will be presented at the F1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix taking place between the 29^th and 31^st of August with subsequent winners awarded at the United States, Mexico plus Las Vegas Grand Prixs.