In Formula 1, Did Not Finish (DNF) statistics reveal fascinating insights into team reliability, mechanical failures, and racing incidents. For the all time F1 teams DNF profiles, we’ve compiled the latest DNF profiles for all ten teams, showcasing their performance across recent years.
But this isn’t just about current names of the teams—each team's historical timeline will also include their past identities, tracing their lineage back through time. Some teams have existed in different forms before their current iteration, and their reliability records tell a bigger story.
2025 F1 Teams and Their DNF Profiles
Each team’s section will include an image of their DNF profile until F1 2025 season and a historical overview of their past reliability and reasons for DNFs.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team (Formerly Brawn GP, Honda, BAR, Tyrrell)
Mercedes has been a powerhouse in the modern hybrid era, but their reliability history spans decades. Originally starting as Tyrrell in the 1970s, the team evolved into BAR, then Honda, before winning a title as Brawn GP in 2009.
Since becoming Mercedes, their reliability has been very strong!
Scuderia Ferrari (Consistently Ferrari since 1950)
Ferrari remains the sport’s most historic team, but their reliability has fluctuated over the decades. The early 2000s saw bulletproof reliability, but in recent seasons, power unit issues have re-emerged.
Red Bull Racing (Formerly Jaguar, Stewart GP)
Red Bull took over Jaguar Racing in 2005, which was itself a rebranded version of Stewart GP from the late ‘90s. Despite their dominant 2020s era, their DNF rates have been a mix of reliability issues and aggressive driving styles.
McLaren F1 Team (Always McLaren, but powered by various suppliers)
One of F1’s longest-standing teams, McLaren has faced legendary highs and painful lows. The 2015-2017 Honda era was infamous for DNFs, while their Mercedes and Renault years have seen varying reliability.
Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (Formerly Racing Point, Force India, Spyker, Midland, Jordan GP)
Aston Martin’s F1 legacy includes the underdog Jordan GP, the struggling Spyker, and the pink-liveried Racing Point. Their reliability has been mixed across eras, we will see if Adrian Newey can change that in 2025 and 2026!
Williams Racing (Always Williams, but fluctuating in competitiveness)
Once dominant in the 1990s, Williams has endured a reliability rollercoaster over the decades. Their Renault partnership was legendary, but the hybrid era saw struggles with DNFs.
Alpine F1 Team (Formerly Renault, Lotus, Benetton, Toleman)
From Benetton’s Schumacher glory days to Renault’s title wins and now Alpine, this team’s DNF history is full of engine issues and surprising victories.
Visa Cash App RB F1 Team (Formerly AlphaTauri, Toro Rosso, Minardi)
Originally Minardi, this team evolved into Toro Rosso, then AlphaTauri, and now Visa Cash App RB. Always Red Bull’s junior squad, their reliability has often been a secondary focus.
Stake F1 Team (Formerly Alfa Romeo, Sauber, BMW-Sauber)
Sauber has had many identities, but their DNF struggles have often come from midfield battles and development limitations.
Haas F1 Team (Founded 2016, no historical predecessors)
Haas entered in 2016 with Ferrari partnerships affecting reliability. Their DNFs have often been a mix of crashes and mechanical issues.
Final Thoughts
Reliability is a crucial factor in any F1 season, and 2025 season will be no exception. Keep an eye on our live updates and historical comparisons to see which teams are thriving and which are struggling with DNFs.
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