Fortnite x F1: Release date, all skins, what to expect & more

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Published at :November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Modified at :November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM

(Courtesy : Epic Games)

Most wanted F1 collaboration is here!

The Fortnite fans and gamers are pretty excited for the upcoming F1 collaboration, which will be dropping soon in the item shop. Epic Games has already teased the customizable racing suits, gliders, and emotes.

Although there are no F1 driver faces or models, but the racing suits and sponsors surely bring out that adrenaline from the race day. Let’s check out more details in this article.

It’s lights out and away we go! @F1 and Fortnite are hitting the track! 🏎️Formula 1 cosmetics drop in the Item Shop: Nov 20, 7 PM ET #F1 #Formula1 pic.twitter.com/rnnNNS6Xyh
— Fortnite (@Fortnite) November 16, 2025

F1 Fortnite Release date & first look: When & what to expect

Mark your calendars for November 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET! This is the time when this collaboration will dropping at the item shop.

From the trailer itself, you can see different characters with different team outfits and customizable color choices.

Choose a basic skin, change colors (Ferrari red? McLaren papaya?) and add real-world branding for an authentic grid walk.

There also emotes, gliders that mimic F1 car rear wing, pickaxe and five base skins. For now, the prices are not confirmed you can expect 800 V-Bucks per skin, Tron for 1500 V-Bucks and full sets around 2000-3000 V-Bucks.

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All F1 Fortnite Skins & Cosmetics

There are no named drivers from Formula One, here’ what you can expect:

Base Racing Suits (5 Variants): Custom helmets (on/off toggle), color swaps, and sponsor logos; meta for fashion-forward frags.
F1 Rear Wing Glider: Soar like a DRS deploy.
Wheel Pickaxe: Spin rivals into the scrapheap.
Remote-Control Car Emote: Mini F1 frenzy for lobby laughs.

All F1 x Fortnite Teams: pic.twitter.com/FwX7EWv5ky
— FireMonkey (@FireMonkey) November 16, 2025

Conclusion

There is no doubt that Formula One is one of the most popular racing sports in the world. It’s not surprising to see Epic Games looking for a collaboration.

We already have Lewis Hamilton Icon Skin in the game. It is very possible in the future that we might see more Formula One drivers collaboration and their own skins in the game.

FAQs

When does the F1 Fortnite collab release?

November 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET with the Item Shop update: skins, gliders, and emotes hit immediately.

What skins are in the F1 collab?

Five customizable racing suits (e.g., Jonesy base) with color/sponsor swaps. No drivers, but helmets toggle on/off.

How much will F1 Fortnite skins cost?

Unconfirmed, but expect 800-1,500 V-Bucks per skin or 2,000-3,000 for bundles, based on past collabs like Ghostbusters.

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Mahaksh Chouhan

Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.