About Formula 1™

An Introduction to the Sport

Formula 1™ is an international motor sport rooted in technological achievement, high design and glamorous appeal. Every year, individual drivers and their teams, or constructors, compete for championship titles under the watchful eyes of over 600 million passionate fans worldwide.

The cars used in Formula 1™ are designed using a careful balance of weight and aerodynamics to create enough downforce to keep the car on the track, while minimizing drag. Equipped with
750 horsepower engines, they can reach speeds of 320 kph, and go from 0 to 160 kph and back in just 4.8 seconds. Formula 1™ cars are capable of developing such downforce that, at high speeds, they could theoretically drive upside down.

The races begin with all the cars at the start line, in formation according to pre-race qualification. The initial dash for the first corner is a pivotal moment in the race, often making or breaking the race for a driver. As needed, cars will pit stop during the race, where refueling and tyre changing is carried out by a pit crew in a matter of seconds.

The fans of Formula 1™ are among the most spirited and diverse in the sports world. At any given race, you’ll find A-list celebrities and royalty taking in the spectacle with impassioned adults and children alike. It’s a truly universal sport.