Las Vegas Grand Prix ticketholders who were unable to watch the delayed second practice session have brought a lawsuit against the promoters.
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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:
Why the track surface fix seen in Jeddah F1 drivers want can’t be used in Vegas
Formula 1
Posted onDespite two days of running at the new Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Formula 1 drivers remain concerned it offers too little grip for good racing.
Why Leclerc sees Las Vegas as Ferrari’s best chance to win since Singapore
2023 Las Vegas GP pre-race analysis
Posted onWill Charles Leclerc finally get one over Max Verstappen in Las Vegas and give F1 the spectacular show it craves? The signs look good for Ferrari.
‘Silly’, ‘harsh’, ‘use common sense’: Sainz’s rivals say his penalty is wrong
Formula 1
Posted onSeveral of Carlos Sainz Jnr’s rivals have spoken out against the 10-place penalty which cost him a place on the front row of the grid for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Sargeant pleased to show his potential with sixth after “irritating” qualifying results
Formula 1
Posted onLogan Sargeant said he was “definitely a very happy boy” after scoring his best qualifying result of the season on home ground in Las Vegas.
McLaren’s focus on car performance led to tactical error in qualifying
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren say they got their qualifying tactics wrong because they were preoccupied with trying to improve their car’s performance in practice.
Hamilton concerned mid-grid position will leave him vulnerable at start
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says qualifying in the middle of the grid leaves him vulnerable to a first-lap collision at the new Las Vegas Street Circuit.
Leclerc “not happy” with qualifying performance despite pole position
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says he didn’t get the best out of his car in qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite taking pole position for the race.
Vegas spectators ‘don’t understand what we do’ and won’t become F1 fans – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen doubts Liberty Media’s showpiece new Las Vegas Grand Prix will succeed in bringing new fans to the sport.
Ocon: I had to pass Verstappen and he needlessly ruined my lap
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon blamed Max Verstappen for his elimination in the first round of qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after an incident between the pair at turn one.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying day for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Street Circuit.
Stroll avoids second penalty after five-place grid drop for passing under yellow
Formula 1
Posted onLance Stroll was hit with a five-place grid penalty for Saturday’s Las Vegas Grand Prix after he overtook under yellow flags in final practice.
“Wrong call” on strategy led to Q2 elimination – Perez
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez says his Red Bull team made a “wrong call” on their strategy during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Sainz blames “rival teams pushing for me to get a penalty” after losing front row start
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr and Max Verstappen believe pressure from rival teams led to the Ferrari driver’s grid penalty for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Leclerc takes Vegas pole as Sainz’s penalty costs Ferrari a front row lock-out
2023 Las Vegas GP qualifying report
Posted onCharles Leclerc secured pole position for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix but Carlos Sainz Jnr’s penalty will promote Max Verstappen to second place.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix grid
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc has taken pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix for Ferrari ahead of Max Verstappen and George Russell.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Paddock Diary part one
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1’s new Las Vegas Grand Prix started badly, while the many distractions in the paddock and strange running hours made for a surreal experience.
Russell fastest as final Vegas practice ends early after Albon hits wall
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell set the fastest time in final practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after a loose tyre brought an early end to running.
F1 explains why spectator areas were closed and offers compensation to some fans
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 and the Las Vegas GP promoted issued a lengthy statement explaining the disruption on day one and offering compensation to some fans.
Ferrari are flying but cruel luck has already hurt their chances against Red Bull
2023 Las Vegas GP Friday practice analysis
Posted onFerrari set the pace in a disrupted first day of running in Las Vegas, but Carlos Sainz Jnr’s penalty will leave them feeling snakebit.