After an action-packed Hungarian Grand Prix, the gap between team mates and title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris is down to just nine points. With so many questions left to be answered, team battles heating up, and the excitement continuing to build \u2013 the thought of no racing for three weeks? Painful.<\/p>\n
As excruciating as the summer break is for fans (and us!), the break is welcomed by teams and drivers as a timely breather before the intensity ramps up again for the last 10 rounds of the season. It\u2019s a compulsory break for all teams \u2013 so no working on the cars allowed!<\/p>\n
So, whilst teams and drivers are getting their well-deserved R&R, here are eight things you can do to get your F1 fix for the next three weeks…<\/p>\n
(Re)watch F1 The Movie<\/p>\n
The movie of the summer, F1 The Movie<\/a> is still in cinemas, and with the perfect blend of on-track action and off-track drama, it\u2019s captured the attention of motorsport fans and filmgoers alike. It\u2019s a must-see for any motorsport fan and, let\u2019s be honest, who wouldn\u2019t want to watch their favourite driver deliver an award-worthy performance?<\/p>\n Already watched the movie and you\u2019re wondering what to watch next? Why not start a summer watchlist: Senna (Netflix); The Seat (Netflix); Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story (Disney+), Schumacher (Netflix); Rush (Netflix); F1: The Academy (Netflix) and Drive to Survive (Netflix) are all essential viewing.<\/p>\n Dive into the archives<\/p>\n F1\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a> is packed with race highlights, iconic team radios, technical breakdowns, and F1 Explains podcast episodes to keep your knowledge topped up over the break. Want the full experience? Join F1 TV<\/a> for complete race replays, onboard action, and season reviews from the past 50 years, it\u2019s the ultimate archive for hardcore fans.<\/p>\n Sharpen your skills on F1 25<\/p>\n Whether you’re climbing the career ladder or setting purple sectors in the time trial mode, now is the perfect time to fine-tune your virtual racing craft on F1 25<\/a>. Max Verstappen<\/a> sure will be!<\/p>\n Upgrade your team kit<\/p>\n The summer break is the perfect excuse for a merch refresh. Grab the latest teamwear and rep your favourites in style, wherever you watch from. Can\u2019t choose which team merch to rep? Get your hands on some F1 wardrobe essentials<\/a>!<\/p>\n Test your knowledge on the season so far…<\/p>\n With 14 races already complete, so much has happened during 2025! How well do you remember the first half of the season? Head to one of our selection of quizzes<\/a> on F1.com and see how you stack up. From historic heroes to race results and stats, prove you\u2019ve got F1 knowledge on lock.<\/p>\n Visit F1 Arcade<\/p>\n Has watching F1 got you itching to try it yourself? Live the F1 lifestyle with your motorsport-loving mates at the F1 Arcades<\/a> in London, Birmingham or Boston. Sim racing, food, drinks, and full fan energy – it\u2019s the ultimate F1 hangout.<\/p>\n Go karting like Ollie Bearman<\/p>\n During the short break between Silverstone and Spa, Haas driver Ollie Bearman<\/a> was seen sharpening his skills in karting, setting an impressive lap record (that lasted a few days…!). Now it\u2019s your turn! Hit your local track or even take it up a notch at F1 Drive<\/a>, Formula 1\u2019s very own karting circuit in London. Whether you’re racing mates or chasing a lap record like Ollie, it’s the perfect way to channel your inner champion.<\/p>\n Get predicting<\/p>\n While we may be in the August break, the fun doesn’t have to stop there with a bonus round of F1 Predict<\/a> currently open. With questions focused on predictions around the rest of the 2025 season, get your thinking caps on to see how your racing instincts stack up compared to your friends!<\/p>\n Plan your next Grand Prix weekend<\/p>\n