Theme songs from F1 and car races. Classic tracks that are also great for driving.
What kind of background music do you choose when you go for a drive? If you’re a fan of motorsports like F1, many of you might enjoy playlists that compile historic Formula 1 Grand Prix theme songs.
Even if you’re not deeply familiar with F1, these tracks are all full of exhilarating energy—perfect for driving.
Popular songs are often used in commercials and TV programs, so you might recognize them even if you don’t know their titles.
In this article, we’re bringing you a collection of theme songs from F1 and other car races.
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Theme songs for F1 and car races. Classic tracks also recommended for driving (1–10)
At the End of the Burning BeatB’z
B’z is a unit that has continued to lead Japan’s rock scene.
Released as a single in June 2002 and also included on the album “GREEN,” this song is a classic strongly tied to the fervor of sports broadcasts.
After a quiet intro, the band sound surges from the second verse onward, perfectly capturing the exhilaration of shifting up a gear while driving.
It was originally used for events like swimming competitions, but in 2021 it was adopted as the theme song for TV Asahi’s “WRC World Rally.” The powerful sound woven by Takahiro Matsumoto’s guitar and Koshi Inaba’s vocals is loved as an anthem that extends the excitement of the competition to viewers.
FOREVER YOUNGZ
Z is a three-piece rock band produced by Daikoh Nagato.
This track was selected as the official theme song for “SUPER GT 2025 Round 2” and is their debut single, released digitally in May 2025.
Featuring a driving rock sound written by member AZ and vivid twin-vocal call-and-response, the song syncs with the heat of the race and instantly elevates your mood.
Listening to it may give you the same exhilaration as if you were at the circuit yourself.
ADRENALIZEDMizuki Nana
A digital rock tune that turns 500 km/h-class speed into sound, linking with the world of an anime depicting next-generation racing! Sung by Nana Mizuki, this track is her 42nd single, released in April 2024, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime HIGHSPEED Étoile.
The sharp beats, driving drums, and powerful vocals layered on top create a thrilling impact that makes your adrenaline surge just by listening! If you play it before a do-or-die moment, it’s guaranteed to give you the power to floor the accelerator and surge forward!
Theme songs of F1 and car racing: classic tracks also recommended for driving (11–20)
TRUTHThe Square
A masterpiece among masterpieces whose famous intro phrase is so well-known that there are probably very few people in Japan who haven’t heard it at all.
T-SQUARE, the instrumental band that stands as the most famous in so-called jazz fusion and has produced many household-name hits, released “TRUTH” in 1987, a track from the period when they were still known as THE SQUARE.
It was included on the album of the same name, and a few years later, in 1991, it was released as a single, with an alternate version, “TRUTH 1991,” included as the B-side.
Not only was it the theme for Fuji TV’s F1 Grand Prix, it has been used widely on television programs as well.
Its overwhelming sense of speed, rock-like dynamism, and unforgettable melody are truly top-tier.
Don’t Let Me DrownBurna Boy
How about a heavy, dramatic number? It’s a track by Burna Boy, a Nigerian singer who helped bring Afro-fusion to the world, created as an official soundtrack for the 2025 film “F1: The Movie.” Featured on the album “F1 The Album,” it also underscores key scenes in the film.
The distinctive undulating rhythm and dry percussion create a palpable tension that pulls you right in.
The song carries an inner strength—the resolve to endure without sinking even in difficult circumstances—and as you listen, a quiet fighting spirit wells up inside you.
Give it a listen and you’ll feel as if you’ve become the film’s protagonist.
Bad As I Used To BeChris Stapleton
A rock number crafted by Chris Stapleton, acclaimed for roots music that blends elements of country and Southern soul.
Produced for the Brad Pitt–starring film “F1 The Movie,” it was released in May 2025 as a lead single from the album “F1 The Album.” Co-produced with the masterful Dave Cobb, the track’s gritty, blues-tinged guitars and tenacious vocals brilliantly capture the tension and thrill of racing.
It’s the perfect soundtrack for moments of competition or driving on the highway.
MessyROSÉ
This is a song that delicately touches on the nuances of emotion, sung by ROSÉ, who is also known as the main vocalist of BLACKPINK, a globally popular group.
It’s included on the album “F1 The Album,” released in May 2025, and was also used as a soundtrack piece in the film “F1: The Movie,” which features Brad Pitt and others.
The track is striking for its anthemic progression—from a delicate, piano-driven introduction to a chorus that surges with exhilaration—and its lyrics, which express the chaotic intensity within the heart, are deeply moving.
Immerse yourself in its unique world, where the thrill of racing intersects with stillness.