After two events of rain and timetable disruption, the F1 paddock will enjoy a hot and dry trip to Austin for the United States Grand Prix.
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 2024 F1 season is the 75th time the world championship has been held.
A world drivers’ champion has been crowned every year since the series began. Since 1958 a world constructors’ championship title has also been awarded.
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:
Who are this weekend’s four F1 newcomers – and could any be on the 2023 grid?
2022 F1 season
Posted onFerrari, McLaren, Williams and Alfa Romeo will run a quartet of new drivers from different backgrounds all seeking a place on the F1 grid.
F1 mustn’t let post-season budget cap rows become a regular occurrence
News Focus
Posted onFormula 1 has waded straight into a row the first time its new budget cap has been put to the test. It can’t afford to have this every championship.
Singapore track changes expected to cut eight seconds off F1 lap times in 2023
2023 Formula 1 season
Posted onThe Singapore Grand Prix promoters have confirmed details of the changes to the track for next year’s race, which will make lap times considerably quicker.
F1’s new Las Vegas Grand Prix aims to stay on the calendar “forever”
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s first visit to Las Vegas in the eighties was not a success but the team behind next year’s new race aim for the event to secure a long-term future.
COTA has “some of the coolest corners in F1” but “too much run-off” – Magnussen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: COTA has “too much run-off” – Magnussen • Fittipaldi’s grandson among Ferrari candidates • Las Vegas return “too emotional” for IndyCar
Why taking a year out in 2023 may not improve Ricciardo’s chances of returning to F1
2023 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo looks increasingly likely to be off the Formula 1 grid in 2023, but is aiming for a return the year after. How realistic a prospect is that?
CART-era Indycar stars to reunite for Legends Cup race at Mexican GP
2022 Mexico City Grand Prix
Posted onA dozen drivers largely drawn from Indycar’s famed CART era will compete in a new support event at the Mexican Grand Prix next week.
Singapore F1 track to temporarily remove four corners as new stadium is built
2022 F1 season
Posted onThe Singapore Grand Prix track layout will change next year and again in subsequent seasons when a new stadium section is completed.
Red Bull to clinch constructors title amid budget cap row? Six US GP talking points
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull are set to clinch the constructors championship this weekend but the FIA has revealed the team did not comply with the budget cap in 2021.
Haas wants more points from Schumacher after crashes “cost a fortune”
2022 F1 season
Posted onHaas F1 owner Gene Haas says that Mick Schumacher’s crashes have “cost a fortune” and he “needs to bring some points” to show he deserves a seat in 2023.
2022 United States Grand Prix TV Times
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Circuit of the Americas this weekend. Here’s how to watch the United States Grand Prix and more.
Red Bull’s focus on constructors’ title and second place for Perez – Horner
2022 F1 season
Posted onChristian Horner says that Red Bull’s focus is now on securing the constructors’ championship and second place in the drivers’ championship for Sergio Perez.
Has the new Friday practice rookie driver rule been worthwhile?
Debates and Polls
Posted onIs the rule compelling all teams to run rookie drivers in free practice sessions twice this season a good one? Have your say in our poll.
De Vries was once McLaren’s ‘next Hamilton’ – so why did he end up elsewhere?
2022 F1 season
Posted onThere would likely be no Lewis Hamilton in F1 without McLaren. Nyck de Vries was their next prodigy, but did their support slow his way to F1?
McLaren confirms F1 practice runs for IndyCar’s Palou and O’Ward
2022 F1 season
Posted onAlex Palou and Pato O’Ward will make their Formula 1 practice session debuts for McLaren over the final four races of the season.
Does F1 only need slicks and wets? The case for dropping intermediate tyres
2022 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onIf Formula 1 wants to force drivers to use wet weather tyres in the rain there is an obvious short-term fix, but the long-term solution may be better.
Williams looking for a driver “who will push Alex along” in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams, one of two Formula 1 teams yet to confirm their 2023 driver line-up, are looking for “someone who will push” Alexander Albon.
Why De la Rosa is convinced Alonso remains one of F1’s top three talents at 41
2022 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso is still one of the top three drivers in Formula 1 at the age of 41, says Pedro de la Rosa.
Teams share responsibility for F1’s confusing rules – Seidl
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Teams responsible for rule confusion – Seidl • Boroumand takes first Esports race win • Formula E claims record TV audiences