Abe Ody

Abe Ody

Co-Founder & Senior Motorsport Editor | F1Lead

Originally from New York and now based in France, Abe Ody is a motorsport journalist, editor and one of the founding members of F1Lead.

With a longstanding passion for Formula 1 and international motorsport, Abe began his journalism career covering racing news, driver performances and developments across the motorsport industry.

His professional journey includes a period with Motorsport Racing, where he developed his editorial approach, combining technical understanding, race analysis and a strong commitment to independent reporting.

He later moved into digital motorsport media, focusing on Formula 1's evolving landscape, from team strategies and technical regulations to the personalities and decisions shaping the sport.

As one of F1Lead's founders, Abe has played a central role in developing the platform's editorial identity, helping establish its focus on accurate reporting, balanced analysis and engaging storytelling.

Drawing on both American and European perspectives, he brings an international outlook to Formula 1 coverage, with a particular interest in the competitive, technical and strategic aspects of the championship.

Today, Abe continues to contribute to F1Lead's editorial direction, with a clear ambition: to make independent Formula 1 journalism informative, accessible and engaging for a worldwide audience.