Basically, formula 1 is among the most common sports globally. In fact, car fanatics like Graeme Servantes say that it is the highest class of international racing for formula racing cars.
Formula 1 was sanctioned by the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) and was introduced in 1904 20th of June.
Some races called Grand Prix are usually held globally over a season. Those races taken together are referred to as Formula 1 Season.
These races happen on purpose-built tracks, which are certified by the FIA. Most of these tracks are located in remote places that are well-connected with major cities.
Several races, like the Singapore Grand Prix and the British Grand Prix, happen on closed road public roads. So Formula 1 is the major premium form of racing and normally draws many audiences.
History, Team Size, and Participating Nations
It originated during the 1920s in Europe from the same racing competitions. Twenty-six years later, the FIA formulated some racing regulations, and this basically formed the basis of Formula 1 racing. The first World Series, Formula One World Drivers’ championship, was held in 1950.
Other than the world championship series, other non-championship Formula 1 races were held as well. Though as the costs of holding these races got higher, those contented got discontinued after 1983.
Every F1 team may have a maximum of four drivers. There will be support staff in every F1 team, playing an important role in the entire team’s success.
Drivers from different nations have taken part in Formula 1 races. Apart from Brazil, Bahrain, Belgium, and Colombia, other countries taking part in these races include:
- Australia
- Canada
- Argentina
- Chile
- Austria
- Germany
- Italy
Playing Surface
These races happen on asphalt tracks. Usually, the season is composed of several racing weekends that are all on various race circuits or tracks.
Every track is different from the others. They all have dissimilar fast points, challenges, formats, widths, turns, and elevations.
In order to make these races more interesting, circuits should either be street circuits or race tracks that are regular streets adapted for Formula 1.
Among the popular street circuits in Monaco Circuit, which is a traditional and glamorous Grand Prix to which teams, drivers, fans, and everyone in Formula 1 look forward to every season.
Racing Points System
The current F1 World Championship points scoring system was adopted a decade ago, and ever since, it has been working.
As per this system, the top ten drivers receive points at the end of every Grand Prix, depending on their positions. Those points also contribute a lot towards determining the World Constructors’ Championship and the World Drivers’ Championship when the season ends.
The winner gets around 25 points, whereas other drivers receive points depending on their position at the end of the race.
The Bottom Line!
Many non-fans of this sport may say that they merely drive racing cars, and the fastest cars dictate the results of the entire race.
However, in general, the speed of a car doesn’t determine the race’s outcome. Rather, it is the mental strength of F1 drivers that dictates.