FORMULA 1 WORLD | The Most Prestigious Motorsport In The World
Welcome to the Formula 1 World, the most sophisticated racing event in the world of motorsport. In this article, you will know about the history and the vastness of the Formula 1 motorsport… So, without further ado, let’s jump in!!😎
WHERE IT ALL BEGINS…
The F1 series originated with the “European Championship of Grand Prix motor racing” back in the 1920s and 1930s was comprised of some set of rules that all participants’ cars must meet between this period the race became more dangerous and risky for drivers due which FIA — (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) or the (International Automobile Federation) sanctioned the formula races.
Therefore, in 1946 a new formula racing concept emerged that satisfies the new set of rules by the FIA and ensures the safety of the driver’s life. So, in the same year, the first race was held in Turin Grand Prix, and since then an era of the most prestigious international motorsport competition began which was named “Formula 1 World Championship” which takes place every year from “March to December” and spans along with 20-drivers and 22-Grand Prix’s across five contents.
If you are new to F1 world then let me tell you, What ‘Grand Prix’ means….
Each race in a season is called a “Grand Prix” or GP and all the races in a season combined are called Grand Prix’s.
The term ‘Grand Prix’ is derived from French which means “Great Prize” and these Grand Prix tracks are built by different countries and named them after hosting countries like Hungarian Grand Prix, British Grand Prix, Australian Grand Prix, Bahrain Grand Prix, etc.,
HOW BIG IS F1 MOTORSPORT?
F1 is not just motorsport it’s a billion dollars industry that is full of entertainment, excitement, and wonders in which motorsport giants like Ferrari, Mercedes & McLaren, etc., spend millions of dollars on making the fastest & reliable Formula Cars and on keeping their drivers in the best condition with the help of multi-million-dollar sponsors like Microsoft, Dell, Hp, Red bull & Monster, etc., that help the racing teams to sustain their selves in Formula races, every year.
As the motorsport giants & famous brands work together to make the best car for the drivers.
On the other hand, the countries spend millions of dollars on the maintenance of the tracks just to host the 3-day event called F1 World Championship and they make sure that the drivers and viewers both enjoy the race.
As it is the most prestigious motorsport in the world and spans the year from March to December, therefore, it gets the maximum coverage by elite media groups like Sky Sports Network, BBC Network, and ESPN that cover every aspect of this event, on & off the track.
STRUCTURE OF CHAMPIONSHIPS IN F1 WORLD
Formula motorsport structure is built-up of three championships F1, F2 & F3.
The reason for all of these events is to create a supportive environment for every driver and car manufacturer who want to participate in the formula races but couldn’t due to financial problems.
Therefore, to solve this issue, three major championships were created that gave a chance to drivers and car manufacturers to participate in the championships according to their financial conditions and budget. Also, it provides a pathway for drivers who wish to be F1 driver one day.
As, F1 is an elite class sport that demands mastery in controlling the car and the mind at the same time, therefore, to develop those skills drivers first take part in the F3 championships and sharpen their talents & skills by controlling & understanding the Formula cars, and after that when they gain expertise, they jump to the F2 championships and in F2 Championship they learn how to tackle a little more faster cars and harsh contidions by minimalizing the mistakes & crashes through being calm and active.
The format of F2 cars is similar to F1 cars and they require more focus and agility.
Therefore, when drivers achieve those attributes, they jump to the F1 Championships where they use all of their experience, talent, and skills to drive the fastest race car in the world of motorsport racing.
A NEW ERA OF F1 MOTORSPORT
As the world is facing climate changes due to carbon emissions that are causing global warming, every manufacturer whether it produces cars or appliances is shifting to Zero-Carbon emission technology over time, to reduce the carbon emission that eventually reduce global warming by 2050.
Therefore, F1 management decides to design formula cars that will emit Zero CO2 and initiated a program called Net-Zero Carbon by 2030 and advised the teams to prepare their cars according to the program.
However, 2030 is a little far away from us and due to sustainability purposes and advanced technology that made us able to run cars solely on batteries, the entire motorsport world is shifting from hybrid engines to Electronic Battery systems.
Therefore, due to these shifts in motorsport, a new Formula World Championship was introduced in 2020 by President of FIA Jean Todt and Spanish businessman Alejandro Agag called FORMULA E in which the cars have a new & advanced body and battery system that enable the cars to run as fast as other Formula cars without any organic fuel. Which is exciting to watch!!😍
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Formula 1 World is not just limited to F1 World Championships it is expanded to the advertisement industry, merchandise industry, gaming industry, and film industry as well.
However, it doesn’t matter how much it expands what matters is the quality of sport & services that it provides to its viewers who are sitting either on the couch or in the GrandStands along the track.
And believe me, if you are not familiar with the most anticipated motorsport event in the world then you won’t understand what I was saying in this story, however, if you are interested to learn more about this sport and want to get familiar with it, then I think it’s time for you to know about Formula 1 Motorsport by reading my other stories on this sport.
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