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Why Is Formula 1 Called Formula 1?

The name sounds more complicated than it is—and it dates back to the earliest days of modern Grand Prix racing.

Motor1 · Aug 27

Clark, Senna, Antonelli – How the grand chelem age record has evolved

Earlier this year, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to score a grand chelem (or grand slam) – a record that (almost) only the greatest of F1 drivers have ever held

Autosport · Aug 7

The 10 strangest and most shocking retirements in Formula 1 history

After Nico Hulkenberg had his Barcelona Grand Prix wrecked by an errant piece of gravel, what other unbelievable events have ended F1 races?

Motorsport · Jun 17

F1’s first and latest pacesetters: Alfa Romeo 158 vs McLaren MCL39

Pretty much every single facet of Formula 1 today is unrecognisable versus the shape of grand prix racing at the start of the championship's life – just imagine the idea of Juan Manuel Fangio and Giuseppe Farina sat side-by-side upon a sofa playing the usual social media-friendly parlour games, or…

Autosport · May 13, 2025

F1 cars from 1950 to 2025: Alfa Romeo 158 vs McLaren MCL39

Pretty much every single facet of Formula 1 today is unrecognisable versus the shape of grand prix racing at the start of the championship's life – just imagine the idea of Juan Manuel Fangio and Giuseppe Farina sat side-by-side upon a sofa playing the usual social media-friendly parlour games, or…

Motorsport · May 13, 2025

75 years ago - Watch F1’s new colorized footage of the 1950 British GP

Formula 1 has released colorized footage of its very first world championship race, which took place 75 years ago at Silverstone.

Motorsport · May 13, 2025

Why F1 cars have really gained hundreds of kilograms over the years

Seventy-five years ago this week, when Giuseppe Farina roared across the finishing line to win the first world championship grand prix at Silverstone, he did so in an Alfa Romeo 158 weighing – depending on fluids and which sources you use – between 650 and 700kg. When Formula 1 adopted…

Motorsport · May 12, 2025

Revealed: The hidden causes of F1 car weight gain

75 years ago this week, when Giuseppe Farina roared across the finishing line to win the first world championship grand prix at Silverstone, he did so in an Alfa Romeo 158 weighing – depending on fluids and which sources you use – between 650 and 700kg. When F1 adopted a…

Autosport · May 12, 2025

Six Things About The First F1 World Championship Of 1950

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the very first Formula One world championship in 1950 which featured seven races and was won by the Italian Giuseppe Farina.

International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025

Silverstone Circuit: Guide to F1 track - including corner names and history

The British Grand Prix is under way in the conclusion to the European triple-header. This year three British drivers will be hoping to take the win on their home soil at the iconic Silverstone Circuit. The contingent will be joined by a fourth driver in 2025, with Haas announcing the…

Autosport · Jul 5, 2024