April 13, 2010

Making Sense Of Formula One

Formula One racing as it is today evolved from western european Grand Prix racing of the early 1900s. Though it still is considered a western european sport, more of each season’s World Championship events are held at locations outside of Europe than in Europe itself. The top Formula One racing groups do have EU home bases.

Formula One racing is the most regulated in all of automobile racing. Restrictions are placed on each element of the automobiles. Constructors must be leading edge so as to build a vehicle which will out-perform the other Formula One racing autos and yet meet all the FIA ( global car Federation ) laws.

Each race is held at a different location. Some locations have historically always been part of Formula One racing. Monte Carlo is the perfect example. The Monaco Grand Prix held at Monte Carlo has become associated with Formula One racing as it is always part of the series. Originally Formula One racing Grand Prix were held on closed public streets and the Monaco Grand Prix continues to follow this practice. Newer venues around the planet, like the one at Bahrain, are held on tracks that have been designed especially to meet the needs of Formula One racing. Teams must transport their autos, equipment and spare parts to each race.

The World Championship season in Formula One racing lasts from early spring through fall each year. Races are three-day events with qualifying and testing run on Fri. and saturday. Qualification runs are timed sessions. Starting position is based on performance during these qualification sessions.

A race day in Formula One racing is a loud, fast paced, high-energy time for drivers, groups and spectators. The race is composed of multiple laps around the circuit. This is true whether the race is held on public streets or on a racetrack. A special area alongside of the track is chosen as the pit area. The pits are where groups perform work on their autos. Every vehicle will need fuel added and tires replaced in the race. Extra parts will also have to be mended or replaced. Pit crews are fairly well known for their speed.

Formula One racing marshals use flags to speak to drivers in a race. In addition to the flags, a GPS system in each auto indicates any current flag waving for the section of track the auto is on at the time.

Formula One racing awards a World Championship title on one driver and one team each season. At the end of each race the top drivers are awarded points based mostly on their last ranking. Teams earn points for every one of the two automobiles they have entered in the race. At the end of the season the driver and team with the most points are announced World champions.

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