Every Formula 1 Team as Taylor Swift Eras

If you’re looking to finally get into Formula 1 this year because you’ve heard the never-ending hype the sport is receiving, welcome to the club! It’s great fun to follow thanks to all the on-track action, off-track drama and delightful drivers you can get behind. But, it can also be daunting for first time fans entering the sport.

But fledgling F1 fans, fear not. I’m here to guide you through the complexities of this globe-trotting racing series.

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Before we learn the ins and outs of the rules and regulations that govern the sport, you’ll probably want to get to know the teams that are racing this year. That way, you can figure out who you might want to support, or who you might want to wish misfortune upon.

To do this, I figured there was only one medium through which we could explore the ten teams on the grid: through the ten eras of Taylor Swift of course. And before anyone asks, obviously I’m only counting the Taylor’s Version albums. What do you think I am, some kind of animal?

Taylor Swift

With tracks like “Teardrops on My Guitar” and “Tim McGraw,” there are few who would argue against Taylor Swift’s debut being an absolute bop. But, it also came long before Swift’s ascension to pop stardom. That means it’s packed full of country music throwbacks, which easily makes it the most American of Swift’s albums.

Of course, this title means it is the Haas F1 Team of Taylor Swift albums. America’s only team on the F1 grid would for sure get down to T-Swift’s country music jams.

Fearless (Taylor’s Version)

Swift’s second album, Fearless was the first of her records to receive the Taylor’s Version treatment when it was re-released in 2021. Coincidentally, that same year saw French side Renault rebrand itself as Alpine for the Formula 1 season, ushering in a new era for the team... and Ms. Swift.

The rebrand to Alpine brought a whole heap of fanfare and admiration to the side but hasn’t brought its popularity back to its 2006 heyday. The same thing can be said for Fearless (Taylor’s Version): it brought new fans to the record, but didn’t set the world alight.

Speak Now

Ah, Williams, statistically one of the most successful Formula 1 teams of all time, but seemingly a bit lost these days. That sounds a lot like Speak Now to me. This album was crazy successful in its day, with hits like “Mine” and “Back to December” helping it secure number ones around the world.

Williams was similarly successful in its day, and even notched up nine constructors titles and seven drivers crowns. But its results have been far from that level in recent years. The team is crying out for a refresh almost as loudly as Speak Now is crying out for its own Taylor’s Version.

Red (Taylor’s Version)

Ferrari, it’s obviously Ferrari.

1989

Hands down, my favorite Taylor Swift record is 1989 thanks to its pop hits, nostalgic throwbacks and glamor. It’s an instantly likable album with bangers like “Shake it Off” and “Blank Space” helping it set sales records around the world.