Forrest says F1 belongs in a museum; Hill replies

Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has said Formula 1's time is running out and that the sport belongs in a museum. He made the comments at the launch of his new Fortescue Zero Racing Formula E team, where he challenged F1 to a direct contest with the electric championship.

Forrest pointed to Formula E's new Gen4 car, which is claimed to accelerate from 0 to 100kph in around 1.8 seconds, and said younger generations would increasingly favour Formula E for its technology and environmental credentials. He said he wanted to see the two series race head to head, adding that he did not care whether his team finished first or second.

World champion Damon Hill responded on X: "When Formula E can beat an F1 car over a full GP". Former Williams boss Claire Williams serves as an ambassador to Forrest's new team, which was formed following the acquisition of Penske Autosport.