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Rules

Each race weekend, which is also known as a Grand Prix, teams, along with their two drivers, aim to earn as many championship points as possible. At the end of...

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Drivers

Learn about the 20 drivers competing in the 2023 Formula 1 championship including Max Verstappen, the defending World Drivers' Champion, who is looking to win his 2nd championship this year.

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Teams

Find out more about the 10 teams competing for the World Constructors' Championship. Mercedes are the reigning champions, and they face fierce competition from the likes of Ferrari and Red Bull.

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Calendar

The 2023 Formula 1 season is contested over 23 Grand Prix held around the world. These include historic races such as the Monaco Grand Prix and the British Grand Prix but also new races such as...

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History

Following World War II, a series of rules was established that all participating cars must conform to. These rules are called the formula. In 1946, Formula One was the introduced...

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Pit Stops

A Formula 1 pit stop is when a team brings a car into the pits to perform routine maintenance or make necessary changes to the car. During a pit stop,...