Williams say the efforts to repair Alexander Albon’s car for next week’s Japanese Grand Prix will not stop them bringing minor upgrades to the race.
Formula 1 articles archive
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.
Index of F1 articles on RaceFans:
Australia revealed Mercedes’ weakness in warmer temperatures – Allison
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes say their poor weekend in Australia gave them some insight into why their W15 isn’t performing well at certain temperatures.
Benched: The five other drivers who stood down for team mates in last 50 years
F1 history
Posted onLogan Sargeant gave up his car for his team mate in Australia last weekend – something very few other Formula 1 drivers have done in recent decades.
F1’s 2026 cars will have 1,000 horsepower, less downforce and weight – Symonds
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1’s chief technical officer has revealed new details of the biggest overhaul of the series’ regulations in a decade.
What were Alonso’s battery and throttle problems in the final stint of his race?
Formula 1
Posted onAfter George Russell’s crash Fernando Alonso told his team he had a “problem on the throttle” and was concerned he wouldn’t finish the race.
Honda to open new engine facility in UK
Formula 1
Posted onHonda is setting up a new base in the United Kingdom for its Formula 1 engine supply operation.
Sainz grabs first win for a returning F1 driver since 1997
2024 Australian GP stats and facts
Posted onThe last time a driver won on their return to F1 following an absence was in 1997. Here are more stats and facts from the 2024 Australian Grand Prix.
Aston Martin will not try to overturn Alonso’s Australian Grand Prix penalty
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin will not attempt to overturn Fernando Alonso’s penalty for his driving prior to George Russell’s crash in last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Other drivers wouldn’t work as hard as Sainz did to return after surgery – Norris
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris doubts other drivers would have made the effort Carlos Sainz Jnr did to return to racing two weeks after undergoing surgery.
“Red flag!”: Rapid reactions and radio confusion in seconds after Russell’s shunt
Formula 1
Posted onWhen George Russell crashed out late in the Australian Grand Prix, drivers’ race engineers had to act fast to prevent an even bigger accident.
2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onMelbourne produced a memorable weekend with some exceptional performances. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Australian Grand Prix.
Sainz thought Australian Grand Prix return was “not going to happen” after surgery
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr feared he would not recover from his appendix surgery in time to compete in the Australian Grand Prix, which he won yesterday.
Was Perez right that even a reliable Red Bull wouldn’t have beaten Ferrari?
2024 Australian GP interactive data
Posted onWould Ferrari have won even if Max Verstappen hadn’t retired? Their drivers thought so – and so did Sergio Perez. Here’s what the data reveals.
Alonso indignant over penalty as stewards highlight the limits of his explanation
Formula 1
Posted onThe stewards’ explanation of Fernando Alonso’s penalty showed the limit of his explanation for an “extraordinary” manoeuvre.
‘This year we wake up knowing we can fight’: Haas pair hail double points finish
Formula 1
Posted onHaas drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg said the team has been reinvigorated this year after their double points finish in the Australian Grand Prix.
Sainz shows surgical precision as Verstappen’s hopes melt in Melbourne
2024 Australian GP report
Posted onJust over two weeks after undergoing emergency surgery, Carlos Sainz Jnr secured his most memorable victory in motorsport in Melbourne.
Norris grateful Piastri “made my life easier” when team ordered swap
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris said he appreciated his team mate giving up a podium finish in his home race for him when McLaren ordered the pair to swap positions.
Sauber apologise to drivers after another botched pit stop leads to fine
Formula 1
Posted onThe Sauber team apologised to their drivers after suffering more problems during their pit stops in today’s Australian Grand Prix.
Were stewards right to penalise Alonso over his driving before Russell’s crash?
Penalty Box
Posted onDid Fernando Alonso deserve the drive-through penalty he was given for slowing in front of George Russell shortly before the Mercedes driver crashed?
Hamilton concerned by Mercedes’ inconsistent performance before retirement
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says his Mercedes performed completely differently at Albert Park to earlier rounds before he retired from the race.