Introduction
What kind of sport values every millisecond, where cars whip around corners at 200 km/h, where drivers endure scorching heat and body-crushing G-forces? What kind of sport sees the fusion of human skill with cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of speed and engineering? This is not just any sport;
This Is FORMULA 1
History
Formula 1 racing began in 1950 when the FIA inaugurated the World Championship of Drivers. Some key moments in its history include:
- 1950: The first Formula 1 World Championship race took place at Silverstone, United Kingdom.
- 1958: Introduction of Constructors' Championship.
- 1961: Introduction of the 1.5-liter engine formula.
- 1977: Introduction of ground effect aerodynamics.
- 1983: Introduction of turbocharged engines.
- 2006: Introduction of V8 engines.
- 2014: Introduction of V6 turbo hybrid engines.
Teams and Constructors
Drivers
Lewis HAMILTON
Team: Mercedes
Geroge RUSSELL
Team: Mercedes
Charles LECLARC
Team: Ferrari
Carlos SAINZ
Team: Ferrari
Max VERSTAPPEN
Team: Red Bull Racing
Sergio PEREZ
Team: Red Bull Racing
Lando NORRIS
Team: McLaren
Oscar PIASTRI
Team: McLaren
Fernando ALONSO
Team: Aston Martin
Lance STROLL
Team: Aston Martin
Pierre GASLY
Team: Alpine
Esteban OCAN
Team: Alpine
Alexander ALBON
Team: Williams Racing
Logan SARGENT
Team: Williams Racing
Zhou GUANYU
Team: Stake F1 Kick Sauber
Valtteri BOTTAS
Team: Stake F1 Kick Sauber
Daniel RICCIARDO
Team: Visa Cash RB
Yuki TSUNODA
Team: Visa Cash RB
Nico HULKENBERG
Team: Haas
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Team: Haas
Technology
Formula 1 is at the forefront of automotive technology. Some key technological advancements include:
- Hybrid Power Units
- Energy Recovery Systems
- Aerodynamics
- Advanced Materials
- Data Analysis and Telemetry