Will Carlos Sainz Jnr be fit enough to resume his Ferrari seat in Melbourne? Here are the talking points for the Australian Grand Prix.
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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:
F1 shows why NASCAR will struggle to recreate yesterday’s ‘Canada 2010’ drama
News Focus
Posted onNASCAR’s crazy Cup race at Bristol on Sunday left fans, drivers and crew chiefs eager for more. But F1 shows soft tyres are no silver bullet.
When and where to watch the Australian GP, IndyCar and more this weekend
TV Times
Posted onIt’s race week! Formula 1 heads to Albert Park this weekend. Here’s how to watch the Australian Grand Prix and more.
How Hamilton and Ecclestone’s escalating feud prompted Massa’s new mission
News Focus
Posted onLewis Hamilton told the world not to listen to “old voices” like Bernie Ecclestone. Unfortunately for him, Felipe Massa has done just that.
“Struggling” RB benefited from hiring experienced driver – Ricciardo
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says his RB team have benefited from the experience he brought when he joined them in the middle of last year.
FIA responds to report it received complaint from Horner accuser
Formula 1
Posted onThe person whose allegations against Christian Horner were investigated and dismissed by Red Bull has reportedly complained to the FIA.
Vowles being patient with Sargeant but expects to see “progress”
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles says Logan Sargeant will have to show “progress” through the season if he is to remain with the team.
The great go-slows: 10 times F1 drivers threw out the anchor – for different reasons
Formula 1
Posted onHaas did nothing new by telling Kevin Magnussen to slow down last weekend – Formula 1 drivers have had many other reasons to back off before.
“So I’ve got nothing to worry about?” – The best unheard team radio from Jeddah
Formula 1
Posted onA selection of the best unheard team radio messages in Jeddah from Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and other drivers.
“Shock” of poor start to season showed need for change at Alpine – Famin
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine team principal Bruno Famin says the team’s uncompetitive start to 2024 showed changes were needed in their technical division.
“My tyres are dying”: Stroll’s short-lived struggle until he hit the wall
Formula 1
Posted onAfter a solid start to his season in Bahrain, Lance Stroll endured a Saudi Arabian Grand Prix which was as tough as it was brief.
Bearman calls Ferrari debut a “dream” but admits “I made a lot of mistakes”
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman said he was proud of his debut Formula 1 performance but saw plenty of potential for improvement as he reflected on the weekend.
Mercedes’ high-speed weakness ‘something fundamental we need to dig into’
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes believe the cause of their car’s poor performance in high-speed corners is something fundamental to its design.
“He’s so fast”: How Hamilton saw his fruitless pursuit of Norris
Formula 1
Posted on“That’s impressive through the high-speed” said Lewis Hamilton when he saw how Lando Norris’ McLaren tackled Jeddah’s fastest corners.
Bearman testing for Ferrari at Fiorano while Sainz targets Melbourne return
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman is testing for Ferrari at Fiorano today following his surprise debut for the team in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
‘It’s totally not a boring season’ despite Verstappen dominating – Albon
Formula 1
Posted onAlexander Albon says it’s a shame to see comments about Formula 1 being “boring” this year because he feels the standard of competition in the midfield is high.
Overtaking is becoming harder but F1 rules “haven’t failed” – teams
Formula 1
Posted onDespite a growing acceptance overtaking is becoming more difficult in Formula 1 again, teams insist the last rules change intended to aid passing worked as intended.
New Create a Team mode confirmed for F1 Manager 24
Gaming
Posted onThe team behind Formula 1’s official management series have confirmed the first details of the upcoming new edition of the game.
Single win for Williams while Red Bull rack up 114 in 20 seasons to overtake them
2024 Saudi Arabian GP stats and facts
Posted onSince arriving in F1 20 years ago Red Bull have beaten Williams’ wins tally while they scored just a single win. Here’s the stats from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Massa’s race engineer accepts they didn’t win 2008 title
Formula 1
Posted onFelipe Massa’s former race engineer Rob Smedley says he accepted their failure to win the 2008 world championship, which the driver is trying to claim through the courts.