subject: Introducing F1 Racing - Formula One, The King Of Motorsports [print this page] Formula 1 racing, frequently known as Grand Prix, may be the top class of motor sports across the world. Most often it is abbreviated as F1 racing. The title Formula 1 label indicates the rules, or "formula" that cars and participants in Formula 1 need to comply with. It is these strict guidelines make Formula one possibly the most competitive of all auto racing.
Formula 1 racing began in the early 1900s European Grand Prix. Early Grand Prix racing had a "formula" of rules for vehicles and drivers. Following WW II, an even more strict formula was produced. This new set of guidelines was known as Formula 1, indicating that it was most difficult set of rules. The incredibly first Formula one Championship race was held in 1950 in England. Giuseppe Farina of Italy holds the title of 1st World Champion Formula 1 driver. He drove a winning Alfa Romeo. F1 Championships are now divided into two divisions, one for the driver and one for the builder of the car.
Normally Formula 1 racing circuits consist of at least one long, straight length of road. This stretch would be the beginning grid for the race. The rest of the course contains a series of turns and curves. Multiple laps are required to finish the race. The 305-kilometer Formula One race takes up to 2 hours to complete. Presently Grand Prix Formula 1 races are held on courses created specifically for that purpose. Formula 1 races continue to be held on street circuits in Melbourne and Montreal as well as the popular Circuit de Monaco. Street courses are popular and exciting but aren't considered to meet all of the safety standards needed for F1 racing.
Fans from all over the world watch Formula 1 racing. Television broadcasting goes to over two hundred nations and millions of fans. This tremendous growth in race fans has made Formula One racing preferred with sponsors advertise their offerings at Grand Prix races.
