F1 Drivers and Their Private Jets in 2025

Formula 1 is a multi-billion-dollar sport built on speed, precision, and a glamorous global lifestyle. With an intense 24-race calendar in 2025, mobility is non-stop and private aviation naturally becomes part of the routine. Many F1 drivers, team principals, and senior team executives choose to fly private to stay flexible with their schedules and handle back-to-back international travel.

Below is an updated look at which F1 drivers own private jets, who flies through team partnerships, and how shared charters have become a common part of the sport.

Max Verstappen: The Only 2025 Driver Who Owns a Private Jet

Max Verstappen’s Falcon 8X (PH-UTL) | Source: AirHistory.net

Four-time World Champion Max Verstappen is currently the only active Formula 1 driver who personally owns a private jet. He flies a Dassault Falcon 8X (PH-UTL), an ultra-long-range jet that seats up to 12 passengers and is valued between 42 to 50 million dollars.

Verstappen purchased the 2022-model aircraft in February 2025, upgrading from his previous Falcon 900EX EASy (PH-DTF). The Falcon 8X offers significantly more range and efficiency, making it ideal for the global demands of the F1 calendar.

Lewis Hamilton Sold His Private Jet in 2019

Lewis Hamilton once owned a Bombardier Challenger 605, a jet configured for up to 19 passengers. He bought it in 2013 for around 23 million dollars and customized it with a luxurious interior, a personalized tail number (G-LCDH), a king-size bed, and a full kitchen.

Lewis Hamilton’s ex private jet | Source: The Mirror

In 2019, Hamilton sold the aircraft as part of his commitment to reducing his environmental footprint. Since then, he has preferred commercial travel, but with his move to Scuderia Ferrari, private flights have returned out of necessity.

Ferrari partners with VistaJet, one of the world’s largest private jet operators. As a result, both Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc regularly fly on VistaJet aircraft for races and team activities.

Lance Stroll: Assumed Owns a Private Jet

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll is reportedly never seen taking commercial flights when traveling to races. In 2025, he was seen arriving at the Austin Grand Prix in a Bombardier Global 5000, a long-range business jet that can accommodate up to 17 passengers.

His father, Lawrence Stroll, a billionaire businessman and executive chairman of Aston Martin, is also often seen flying privately in aircraft such as the Bombardier Global 6000 (N711LS) and Bombardier Global 7500 (OE-LLS). However, there are no confirmed details regarding Lawrence’s Global 6000 (N711LS) or Lance’s Global 5000, while the Global 7500 (OE-LLS) is currently operated by Skyemotion GmbH, an Austria-based private jet operator.

McLaren Drivers Fly Privately Through FAI Aviation Group

Lando Norris via His Instagram Stories

Neither Lando Norris nor Oscar Piastri owns a private jet. However, McLaren’s multi-year partnership with FAI Aviation Group ensures the team’s drivers travel efficiently and comfortably.

The aircraft they are most commonly seen flying is the Learjet 60, a mid-size business jet that seats 6 to 8 passengers. McLaren branding often appears on the aircraft during race weeks, making their travel easy to spot.

Fernando Alonso’s Partnership With EMCJet

Fernando Alonso Recent Interview with EMCJET

Two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso is a confirmed client of EMCJET, which has publicly acknowledged delivering a Dassault Falcon 2000LX for the Aston Martin driver.

EMCJET praised Alonso for his precision, dedication, and pursuit of excellence. These qualities align with the company’s standards for private aviation. The Falcon 2000LX provides strong range, comfort, and efficiency, fitting for a driver who continues to balance F1, endurance racing projects, and global media commitments.

Pierre Gasly’s Appearance in Flexjet’s Sponsorship Event

Gasly’s Recent Private Jet Updates on Instagram

Flexjet is an official partner of the BWT Alpine F1 Team, and Pierre Gasly has taken part in several of its promotional activities during race weekends. At events like the Austin Grand Prix, he joined Q&A sessions and photo ops beside Flexjet’s featured aircraft, which often include the Gulfstream G650, Embraer Praetor 600, or Challenger 3500.

Outside of sponsorship duties, Gasly typically charters private jets for his travel rather than relying on a single aircraft or operator. He has occasionally shared glimpses of his flights on Instagram, giving fans a look at his travel routines.

Although Flexjet is a commercial sponsor, Alpine selected Jet365 as its official private aviation partner for the 2025 season, meaning Gasly’s Flexjet involvement is promotional rather than operational.

Shared Charters Are Common Among F1 Drivers

Not every driver owns a private jet. Many choose to share charter flights. Drivers often seen sharing charters include Alex Albon, George Russell, Esteban Ocon, Yuki Tsunoda, Nico Hülkenberg, Carlos Sainz, Valtteri Bottas, and rookies like Gabriel Borteleto and Oliver Bearman. Meanwhile, drivers like Kimi Antonelli, Liam Lawson, and Isack Hadjar either keep their travel private or are not known to fly private regularly.

Drivers Shared Charters | Source: Drivers’ Social Media

Shared aircraft typically depend on group size. For flights with up to 10 passengers, drivers have used the Dassault Falcon 2000, including when several drivers arrived via shared charter at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix.

Private Jets Are a Functional Part of Formula 1 Logistics

It is not only drivers who rely on private aviation. Team principals, CEOs, trainers, managers, and family members often travel by private jet to handle tight schedules and complex logistics. In Formula 1, private jets are essential tools that help teams move efficiently between continents, maintain privacy, reduce fatigue, and stay fully prepared for the demands of an expanded race calendar.

Avi-Go Live Flight Tracking Feature

As private jet movements around the sport continue to grow, so does interest in how these aircraft operate from race to race. For those who closely follow aviation activity around Formula 1, Avi-Go provides real-time flight tracking that allows users to monitor business jet movements globally. It offers transparency and live route data, giving fans and industry professionals a clearer view of how F1 stays in motion.