Formula One (F1) is the premier international racing championship for open-wheel, single-seater formula cars. Sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the competition consists of a series of races called Grands Prix held on circuits worldwide. The term "formula" refers to the strict set of technical and sporting regulations that all participating teams and cars must follow.
The championship is notable for being the highest class of motorsport, representing the pinnacle of racing technology, driver skill, and team strategy. Since its inception in 1950, it has grown into a global sporting phenomenon with a massive international following, significant economic impact, and continuous automotive innovation that often influences consumer vehicle technology.
Recently, F1 has been in the news due to the ongoing Las Vegas Grand Prix. Major motorsport and news outlets have been providing extensive coverage of the event's qualifying sessions. The headlines have highlighted a dramatic wet-weather qualifying where Lando Norris secured pole position ahead of reigning champion Max Verstappen, while other notable drivers faced challenges, including Lewis Hamilton qualifying last and Mercedes facing potential disqualification risks.
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- LIVE: F1 Las Vegas GP updates - Norris on pole in wet qualifying from Verstappen, Piastri fifth | Live text - Autosport 2025-11-22 14:03 · Autosport
- F1 Las Vegas GP live updates: Norris takes pole in rainy qualifying - The New York Times 2025-11-22 14:03 · The New York Times
- Las Vegas GP Qualifying: Lando Norris claims stunning wet-weather pole from Max Verstappen as Lewis Hamilton qualifies last - Sky Sports 2025-11-22 13:53 · Sky Sports
- Mercedes at risk of Las Vegas GP F1 qualifying DSQ - The Race 2025-11-22 13:53 · The Race
- F1 LIVE: All the qualifying action from the Las Vegas GP as it happens - PlanetF1 2025-11-22 13:48 · PlanetF1
- Mercedes summoned to F1 Las Vegas GP stewards - Yahoo Sports 2025-11-22 13:48 · Yahoo Sports
- Mercedes summoned to F1 Las Vegas GP stewards for not submitting set-up sheets - Autosport 2025-11-22 13:47 · Autosport
- LIVE: F1 Las Vegas GP updates - Rain falling ahead of qualifying | Live text - Motorsport.com 2025-11-22 13:46 · Motorsport.com
- Lewis Hamilton qualifies last for Las Vegas Grand Prix as Ferrari struggles continue - The New York Times 2025-11-22 13:40 · The New York Times
- Here's the starting grid for F1's 2025 Las Vegas GP - Motorsport.com 2025-11-22 13:34 · Motorsport.com