Formula 1, also known as F1, is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA) . The word "formula" in the name refers to the set of rules to which all participants cars must conform. Here are some key points to know about Formula 1 racing:

• Cars: A Formula One car is a single-seat, open-cockpit, open-wheel formula racing car with substantial front and rear wings, and an engine positioned behind the driver. The regulations governing the cars are unique to the championship and specify that cars must be constructed by the racing teams themselves, though the design and manufacture can be outsourced.

• Races: A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, which take place in multiple countries and continents around the world on either purpose-built circuits or closed public roads. The objective of a Formula 1 contest is to determine the winner of a race. The driver who crosses the finish line first after completing a pre-determined number of laps is declared the winner.

• Teams: F1 is a team sport, and each team designs and builds their own cars to get them ready to race. There are currently ten teams in Formula 1, each with two drivers.

• Championship: The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural season in 1950. Drivers and teams compete for points in each race, and at the end of the season, the driver and team with the most points are crowned the World Champion.

Formula 1 is a highly competitive and exciting sport that attracts millions of fans around the world.