Max Verstappen said he hopes the Red Bull team remain united following a weekend of speculation over Helmut Marko’s future.
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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.
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Bearman expected Hamilton and Norris to pass him before end of race
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman thought Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris would catch and pass him on their softer tyres before the end of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Virtually unbeatable Verstappen puts simracing aside to collect Jeddah win
2024 Saudi Arabian GP report
Posted onAfter sharpening his skills on iRacing, Max Verstappen scored a clinical victory in Jeddah, while newcomer Oliver Bearman starred.
Three corners cost Mercedes half a second per lap in Jeddah
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes believe they were losing half a second per lap through three corners at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Ferrari pick up the pace too late to stop Red Bull running away again
2024 Saudi Arabian GP interactive data
Posted onCharles Leclerc said his Ferrari was a much better match for Red Bull towards the end of stints. Here’s all the data from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
RB will complain to FIA over Magnussen’s “unsportsmanlike” go-slow tactics
Formula 1
Posted onRB accused Kevin Magnussen and Haas of “unsportsmanlike” tactics in today’s race and intend to take the matter up with the FIA.
Stewards explain why Norris avoided jump start penalty
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris avoided penalty despite appearing to jump the start in Jeddah, while Yuki Tsunoda was penalised for a pre-race incident.
Perez four penalty points away from race ban after ignoring red light
Formula 1
Posted onSergio Perez will spend much of the rest of the season four penalty points away from an automatic ban following his latest infraction in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Frustrated Hamilton felt “like I was in a different category” in fast corners
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Mercedes still need to “make some big changes” after bring far from their rivals’ pace in Jeddah.
Vote for your 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
No leadership battle at Red Bull, insists Horner
Formula 1
Posted onChristian Horner insists his position in charge of Red Bull’s Formula 1 team is secure following a weekend of intense speculation in Jeddah.
Leclerc happy with Ferrari’s Jeddah pace despite “boring race”
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says he is satisfied with the pace of his Ferrari after he secured a podium for third place in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Red Bull “have taken a step forward from Bahrain” say their drivers after one-two
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen and Sergio Perez warned rivals their team has gone up a level after taking their second consecutive one-two at the start of the season.
Verstappen wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Bearman seventh on debut
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen made it back-to-back victories to start the 2024 season by overtaking Lando Norris early to win the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race result and championship points
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc.
Rate the race: 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onThe 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit in pictures.
Bearman exceeded Ferrari’s expectations but we need to keep him calm – Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari’s substitute driver Oliver Bearman exceeded their expectations of him, said team principal Frederic Vasseur after his debut yesterday.
We expected better admits Ocon as Alpine are only team slower than last year
Formula 1
Posted onEsteban Ocon said Alpine expected to be more competitive this weekend following their poor start to the season a week ago.
Inside Bearman’s stunning F1 debut which Verstappen called “incredible”
Formula 1
Posted onIt was a baptism of fire for 18-year-old Oliver Bearman in his first qualifying session in F1. Here’s how the rookie’s day unfolded.