Esteban Ocon is currently the joint tallest driver in Formula 1 at 186cm, and he recently addressed what impact that has in the cockpit.
Formula 1 articles archive
The Formula 1 world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport.
The most successful F1 drivers in history are seven-times world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. In 2021 the former became the first and so far only driver to date to win 100 grands prix.
While Schumacher retired from F1 at the end of 2012, Hamilton continues to race. His rival world champions in the series are Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which field cars for two drivers. Each team is required to design and build the majority of its cars but may source some parts including engines, gearboxes and certain other components.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
A championship now includes over three times as many rounds as early seasons did. Seven rounds counted towards the first world championship – including the Indianapolis 500, despite it being run to different rules – but a record-breaking 24 races are scheduled on the 2024 F1 calendar. The series visits Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. It has not raced in Africa since 1993.
Two organisations are responsible for running F1. The Federation Internazionale de l’Automobile (FIA), based in Paris, France, administers and governs the sport. Its commercial rights are leased to Formula 1 Management (FOM) which was purchased by the US-based Liberty Media in 2017.
Index of F1 articles on RaceFans:
Should the F1 world championship be decided by a 19-lap sprint race?
Debates and Polls
Posted onFormula 1’s 10th sprint race could also be a title-decider. But should the championship be awarded outside of a grand prix?
Becoming team leader has made me think for myself more – Tsunoda
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda says he has enjoyed being the effective team leader at AlphaTauri as he has had three different team mates so far this year.
Norris: Red Bull’s dominance down to ‘small things which make a big difference’
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris is encouraged by McLaren’s rate of development this year but he admits they still have a long way to go to get on terms with Red Bull.
Mercedes must halve deficit to Red Bull before 2024 season starts – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton is concerned Mercedes are still so far behind Red Bull in the second year of Formula 1’s current technical regulations.
De Vries ready to fight for Formula E titles again after “hurt” of losing F1 drive
Interview
Posted onAfter the pain of losing his Formula 1 drive mid-season, Nyck de Vries tells RaceFans why he chose 2023 strugglers Mahindra for his bid to win another Formula E title.
“I didn’t like going in the paddock so much”: Hulkenberg on his happier return to F1
Interview
Posted onIn an exclusive interview for RaceFans Nico Hulkenberg explains why he’s glad to be back in Formula 1 despite an often disappointing season for Haas.
Ricciardo plans simulator run “next week” to decide how soon he can return
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says he will have a run in AlphaTauri’s simulator next week as he aims to return to racing after breaking his hand.
‘It doesn’t matter if we start last’: How Red Bull’s junior team aided Honda’s leap forward
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s junior team played a crucial role in developing the Honda power units which helped make the senior squad champions again.
Mercedes expect “tight” fight for second in championship after Ferrari gains
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari’s recent progress has left Mercedes increasingly concerned about their hold on second place in the constructors championship.
Newey explains why Red Bull didn’t study Mercedes’ “polar opposite” concept
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey explained how he devised the design which has dominated F1 since last year.
Norris breaks Hulkenberg’s record for most points without a win in F1
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris has overtaken Nico Hulkenberg as the Formula 1 driver who has scored the most points without winning a race.
Transcript: What Alonso really meant by being “thrown to the lions” at Suzuka
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso expressed frustration that one of his radio messages during the Japanese Grand Prix was broadcast on Formula 1’s television feed “out of context.”
Do Red Bull get the credit they deserve for their unrivalled success?
Round Table
Posted onRed Bull have cliched the constructors’ title, but do they get the credit they should for their dominance? RaceFans’ writers have their say.
Hawkins completes first Formula 1 test for Aston Martin in Hungary
Formula 1
Posted onJessica Hawkins completed her first test in a Formula 1 car at the Hungaroring last week, Aston Martin has announced.
McLaren can beat Aston Martin to fourth in championship – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris reckons McLaren can beat Aston Martin in the constructors’ championship this year after a double McLaren podium in Japan.
2023 Japanese Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen re-established Red Bull as winners at Suzuka, but Sergio Perez struggled. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Japanese GP.
Sainz was “laughing in the car” as Mercedes pair copied his DRS tactics at Suzuka
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari’s Carlos Sainz Jnr was amused the Mercedes drivers copied the DRS strategy he had used to win the Singapore Grand Prix a week earlier.
Piastri “just wasn’t quick enough at certain points” despite breakthrough podium
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri reached the Formula 1 podium for the first time yesterday but said there was clear room for improvement in his race performance.
Hamilton scrap was “hard, fair racing” despite radio complaints – Russell
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell had no complaints over how Lewis Hamilton raced him during the Japanese Grand Prix despite voicing concerns on his radio at the time.