Formula One is the high class of international auto racing for single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Association International de Automobile (FIA) and also known as Formula 1 or F1. The World Drivers’ Championship, which became the FIA Formula One World Championship in 1981, has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural season in 1950. The word formula in the name refers to the set of rules to which all participants’ cars must conform. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, which take place worldwide on both purpose-built circuits and closed public roads.
Formula One (F1) Points system
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | FL* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Formula One Flags
| Flag | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SC Board (Safety Car) | Shown in conjunction with a yellow flag to indicate that the Safety Car is on track. Full course yellow flag applies. Drivers must hold positions and slow down. |
| VSC Board (Virtual Safety Car) | Shown in conjunction with a yellow flag to indicate that the virtual safety car is in use. During this time, the drivers are given minimum sector times that they must stay above. Full course double yellow flag applies. The car’s time relative to this set time is measured at each marshaling post (approximately every 50 m), and the difference is referred to as the car’s “delta” time. This delta time is reported to the driver and must remain positive throughout the VSC period else the driver will be penalized. |
| Green | Normal racing conditions apply. This is usually shown following a yellow flag to indicate that the hazard has been passed. A green flag is shown at all stations for the lap following the end of a full-course yellow (or safety car). A green flag is also shown at the start of a session. |
| Yellow | Indicates a hazard on or near the track (waved yellows indicate a hazard on the track, frozen yellows indicate a hazard near the track). Double waved yellows inform drivers that they must slow down as marshals are working on or near to the track and drivers should be prepared to stop. |
| Yellow and red striped | Slippery track, due to oil, water, or loose debris. Can be seen ‘rocked’ from side to side (not waved) to indicate a small animal on track. |
| Blue | A blue flag indicates that the driver in front must let faster cars behind them pass because they are being lapped. If the flag is missed 3 times, the driver could be penalized. |
| White | This indicates that there is a slow car ahead. Often waved at the end of the pit lane when a car is about to leave the pits. |
| Black and orange circle | The car is damaged or has a mechanical problem, must return to the pit lane immediately. Will be accompanied by driver’s number |
| Half black half white | Warns a driver for poor sportsmanship or dangerous behavior. Can be followed by a Black flag upon further infringement. Accompanied by the driver’s number. |
| Black | The driver is disqualified. Will be accompanied by the driver’s number. This can be issued after a Half Black Half White flag. |
| Red | A red flag immediately halts a race or session when conditions become too dangerous to continue. |
| Chequered flag | End of the practice, qualifying, or racing session. |
World Drivers’ Championships Won Record By driver
The Drivers name in bold is entered in the 2021 World Championship.
| Driver | Titles | Season(s) |
| Fernando Alonso | 2 | 2005, 2006 |
| Mario Andretti | 1 | 1978 |
| Alberto Ascari | 2 | 1952, 1953 |
| Jack Brabham | 3 | 1959, 1960, 1966 |
| Jenson Button | 1 | 2009 |
| Jim Clark | 2 | 1963, 1965 |
| Juan Manuel Fangio | 5 | 1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957 |
| Giuseppe Farina | 1 | 1950 |
| Emerson Fittipaldi | 2 | 1972, 1974 |
| Mika Hakkinen | 2 | 1998, 1999 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 7 | 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Mike Hawthorn | 1 | 1958 |
| Damon Hill | 1 | 1996 |
| Graham Hill | 2 | 1962, 1968 |
| Phil Hill | 1 | 1961 |
| Denny Hulme | 1 | 1967 |
| James Hunt | 1 | 1976 |
| Alan Jones | 1 | 1980 |
| Niki Lauda | 3 | 1975, 1977, 1984 |
| Nigel Mansell | 1 | 1992 |
| Nelson Piquet | 3 | 1981, 1983, 1987 |
| Alain Prost | 4 | 1985, 1986, 1989, 1993 |
| Kimi Raikkonen | 1 | 2007 |
| Jochen Rindt | 1 | 1970 |
| Keke Rosberg | 1 | 1982 |
| Nico Rosberg | 1 | 2016 |
| Michael Schumacher | 7 | 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Jody Scheckter | 1 | 1979 |
| Ayrton Senna | 3 | 1988, 1990, 1991 |
| Jackie Stewart | 3 | 1969, 1971, 1973 |
| John Surtees | 1 | 1964 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 4 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Jacques Villeneuve | 1 | 1997 |
Formula One Team
World Young and Old Drivers List
| Young World Drivers’ winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Driver | Age | Season |
| 1 | Sebastian Vettel | 23 years, 134 days | 2010 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 23 years, 300 days | 2008 |
| 3 | Fernando Alonso | 24 years, 58 days | 2005 |
| 4 | Emerson Fittipaldi | 25 years, 273 days | 1972 |
| 5 | Michael Schumacher | 25 years, 314 days | 1994 |
| 6 | Niki Lauda | 26 years, 197 days | 1975 |
| 7 | Jacques Villeneuve | 26 years, 200 days | 1997 |
| 8 | Jim Clark | 27 years, 188 days | 1963 |
| 9 | Kimi Räikkönen | 28 years, 4 days | 2007 |
| 10 | Jochen Rindt | 28 years, 140 days [a] | 1970 |
| Old World Drivers’ winners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Old World Drivers’ winners | |||
| No | Driver | Age | Season |
| 1 | Juan Manuel Fangio | 46 years, 41 days | 1957 |
| 2 | Giuseppe Farina | 43 years, 308 days | 1950 |
| 3 | Jack Brabham | 40 years, 155 days | 1966 |
| 4 | Graham Hill | 39 years, 262 days | 1968 |
| 5 | Nigel Mansell | 39 years, 8 days | 1992 |
| 6 | Alain Prost | 38 years, 214 days | 1993 |
| 7 | Mario Andretti | 38 years, 193 days | 1978 |
| 8 | Damon Hill | 36 years, 26 days | 1996 |
| 9 | Lewis Hamilton | 35 years, 313 days | 2020 |
| 10 | Niki Lauda | 35 years, 242 days | 1984 |
Formula One Car
The Formula 1 season will see the car name list for 2021.
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Formula 1 Partners
| Partners Name | Wbsite |
|---|---|
| Aramco | www.saudiaramco.com |
| Crypto | crypto.com |
| DHL | dhl.com |
| Emirates | emirates.com |
| Heineken | heineken.com |
| Pirelli | Pirelli |
| Rolex | rolex.com |
| AWS | aws.amazon.com |
| Ferrari | www.ferraritrento.com |
| Liqui-moly | liqui-moly.com |
| zoom | zoom.com |
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