Formula One is a type of motorsport where race cars drive around uniquely shaped tracks all around the world to win a championship. People come from everywhere and anywhere to see these races, buy their favorite team's merchandise, and cheer on their favorite driver. In Motorsport, the word ‘Formula’ means a set of rules that competitors must follow, such as engine sizes, car covers, and auto parts, and the word ‘One’ just means the leading formula. Formula One has been around since 1950 and has flourished as a year-round event. It is governed by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), which oversees all the cars and drivers to make sure they are in line with the sport’s strict guidelines.
Each race in the sport is called a Grand Prix. For each season there are ten teams with two drivers each making it a 20-driver grid. Since the late 1800s, Motorsport has been an eventful part of history. Races used to be separate events, and winning a Grand Prix came with high praise and significance. The Formula One Driver’s Championship first took place in 1950, but the Constructor’s Championship, which is the competition of the best Formula One team, did not begin until 1958 with the winner Vanwall Formula One team over Ferrari. Over the years there have been many Formula One World Champions and many challenges that come along with racing in high-speed cars, but overall, the thrill and adventure that the sport brings to not only the drivers, but the fans is something that will last a lifetime.