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Everything you need to know about F1:
Founded in 1950, Formula 1 is celebrating its 75th anniversary and has never been in better shape. In 2022, the pinnacle of single-seater motorsport underwent its biggest technical overhaul in nearly 40 years. The cars now feature ground effect technology and 18-inch tires (instead of the previous 13-inch). The aim? To improve the quality of racing by allowing drivers to follow each other more closely and thus compete against one another. After the period of dominance by Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton between 2014 and 2020, Max Verstappen and Red Bull have reigned supreme since 2021. But since 2024, we have witnessed a tightening of the competitive landscape, with the rise of McLaren and Ferrari, among others.
F1 drivers to follow in 2026:
In 2026, Max Verstappen will be defending his quadruple crown, but it's difficult to definitively say he's the overwhelming favorite to retain his title. The Red Bull driver will certainly be in contention, but his ability to secure a fifth world championship will depend on the quality of the car Red Bull provides. Behind him, Ferrari is gaining momentum with Charles Leclerc, in addition to having signed Lewis Hamilton! McLaren is also brimming with confidence with its Lando Norris-Oscar Piastri duo. The 2025 season will also be one of youth, with the first full-time starts for Gabriel Bortoleto, Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Jack Doohan, and Isack Hadjar. The French contingent will also be represented by Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, who will be aiming for success with their respective teams.
What is the top speed of a Formula 1 car?
The Formula 1 speed record recognized by the FIA is held by Alan van der Merwe with a mark of 397,481 km/h signed on the Bonneville Salt Flats in a Honda F1. In Grand Prix, the race record is to the credit of Kimi Räikkönen with 370,1 km/h during the Italian Grand Prix in 2005. In qualifying, it is Valtteri Bottas, today at Alfa Romeo , which dominates with 378 km/h in Baku.
What is the price of a Formula 1?
First of all, an F1 cannot be bought or in any case not put on sale commercially. We will therefore talk more about value. The overall value of a Formula 1 car is estimated at around 1 euros.
Who holds the records in F1?
Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton co-hold the record for the number of drivers' world championships with 7 titles each. Hamilton, on the other hand, is the only record holder for the number of victories (103), pole positions (104), and podiums. On the Manufacturers' side, Ferrari has the most trophies with 16 world championship titles. F1 is currently owned by Liberty Media, an American media company.
Where to watch the F1 Grands Prix?
Holder of the rights to Formula 1 in France since 2013, the Canal + group occasionally broadcasts the races unencrypted on C8, one of its free channels. For the rest, they are broadcast on the pay channels of the Canal + group (Canal +, Canal + Sport, Canal + Décalé)
