Formula 1
The premier league of auto racing
Arguably the most well-known motorsport in the world, Formula 1 stands as the premier league of auto racing and competes as one of the top viewed sports worldwide. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, FIA for short, was established in 1904 and today, stands as the governing body of this dynamic series. Drawing in a cumulative audience of 1.9+ billion annually, F1 bridges the gap between advanced technology and ruthless, passionate racing.
While the first F1 race dates back to 1950, it was not until 1981 that the series was officially recognized as the FIA Formula One World Championship. The technology and unique builds of cars have evolved significantly over the years and today fans see cars running on one of the four following engines depending on the team: Ferrari, Honda, Mercedes or Renault.
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Formula 1 teams and drivers travel the world from March through December every year with the common goal to achieve the seemingly unachievable title of World Champion. With over 20 race weekends packed into an action filled season, fans can follow the F1 paddock to some of the most unique circuits in the world including Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Monaco and all across Europe.
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A combination of 1000+ horsepower and up to 5x the car’s weight in downforce, F1 machines reach up to 375 km/h and each year, push the boundary of technology in racing. A career in Formula 1 requires constant adaptation to evolving technological advances and strategic car builds to provide athletes with an edge.
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If you walk up to a stranger on the street and ask if they’ve heard of Formula 1, there’s a very good chance they will say, “of course"!” In 2019, F1 recorded a cumulative TV audience of 1.9+ billion viewers. With the average race attendance falling around 202,000 per event, F1 draws in a diverse audience who seek the thrill, stimulation and raw talent surrounding each race weekend. This infamous series has its arms fully wrapped around the globe with the racing paddock traveling to a total of 32 countries over the course of its history.
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Formula 1 has captured the attention and loyalty of race fans worldwide as the series continues to push the boundaries of technology, speed and innovation.
To learn more about this unique sport, check out the “F1 For New Fans” video provided and visit the F1 homepage provided below.