Fernando Alonso will start the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix from the pit lane as his Aston Martin team decided to make further set-up changes to his car.
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The Formula 1 world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport. The 2024 F1 season is the 75th time the world championship has been held.
A world drivers’ champion has been crowned every year since the series began. Since 1958 a world constructors’ championship title has also been awarded.
The most successful F1 drivers in history are seven-times world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. In 2021 the former became the first and so far only driver to date to win 100 grands prix.
While Schumacher retired from F1 at the end of 2012, Hamilton continues to race. His rival world champions in the series are Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which field cars for two drivers. Each team is required to design and build the majority of its cars but may source some parts including engines, gearboxes and certain other components.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
A championship now includes over three times as many rounds as early seasons did. Seven rounds counted towards the first world championship – including the Indianapolis 500, despite it being run to different rules – but a record-breaking 24 races are scheduled on the 2024 F1 calendar. The series visits Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. It has not raced in Africa since 1993.
Two organisations are responsible for running F1. The Federation Internazionale de l’Automobile (FIA), based in Paris, France, administers and governs the sport. Its commercial rights are leased to Formula 1 Management (FOM) which was purchased by the US-based Liberty Media in 2017.
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After Miami win, McLaren show strongest pace of season so far at Imola
Lap time watch: 2024 Emilia-Romagna GP
Posted onMcLaren gave their best qualifying performance of 2024 so far, but RB and Alpine also have reasons to be cheerful.
Verstappen hopes “really difficult” weekend “doesn’t happen too often”
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen insists Red Bull have had a more difficult weekend than usual at Imola, despite continuing his run of pole positions.
Repeat of Miami performance may not be enough to beat Verstappen – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris expects it will be difficult to beat Max Verstappen to victory in Imola even if his McLaren is as competitive as it was at the last race.
F1 drivers praise return of gravel traps after ‘they said it was impossible’
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers say the changes made to the run-off areas at Imola are an example of how tracks should be designed.
Can McLaren or Ferrari deny Verstappen victory after his narrow pole triumph?
2024 Emilia-Romagna GP pre-race analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen is on pole position but his team mate is buried in the pack leaving McLaren and Ferrari poised to attack.
RB “didn’t expect this much performance” in qualifying – Tsunoda
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda admitted RB were surprised to qualify as well as they did following his strong showing on Saturday.
Verstappen credits “tow buddy” Hulkenberg for slipstream on pole lap
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said a slipstream along the pit straight from Nico Hulkenberg “worked out beautifully” for him on his pole lap.
Piastri loses front-row start after penalty for impeding Magnussen
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri has lost his front row start for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after he was penalised for impeding Kevin Magnussen.
Pictures: Vettel drives Senna’s last race-winning McLaren at Imola
Formula 1
Posted onSebastian Vettel took to the Imola track after Formula 1’s qualifying session to pay tribute to Ayrton Senna in one of his old cars.
McLaren can fight Verstappen for Imola win – Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri believes McLaren have a genuine chance to fight Max Verstappen for victory in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Verstappen honoured to match pole run of “incredible human” Senna at Imola
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he was pleased to take pole position at Imola – and equal a record held by Ayrton Senna – after a “really difficult” start to the weekend.
Verstappen matches Senna and Prost by beating McLarens to Imola pole
2024 Emilia-Romagna GP qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen matched Ayrton Senna’s all-time record of eight consecutive pole positions by beating both McLaren drivers in Imola.
2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix grid
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has taken pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.
RB fined for “potentially dangerous” incident between Ricciardo and Magnussen
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo has avoided a penalty but his RB team was fined for an unusual but “potentially dangerous” incident involving Kevin Magnussen.
Piastri leads final practice session disrupted by Perez and Alonso crashes
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri set the quickest time in the final practice session at Imola following a late crash for Sergio Perez.
Mercedes hopeful they have ‘the worst of the grim feeling behind us’
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes technical director James Allison believes the team is making real progress with its W15 despite their poor start to the championship.
Verstappen’s shot at pole record faces double threat from Ferrari and McLaren
2024 Emilia-Romagna GP practice analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen’s run of seven-straight poles could end on Saturday – but could it be at the hands of Ferrari or a McLaren?
Mercedes “a lot closer than we have been” after upgrades – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton was encouraged by the performance of Mercedes’ updated car after setting the fourth-quickest time in practice at Imola