Safety Car vs. Virtual Safety Car in Formula 1
When something goes wrong on track — crash, debris, or bad weather — F1 neutralizes the race. There are two…
Pit Wall Manual
What is the undercut and overcut in F1?
Undercut and overcut are two key race strategies involving the timing of pit stops. It’s all about gaining track position…
Pit stop rules in Formula 1
Pit stops are one of F1’s most intense moments — but they’re also tightly regulated. Speed, safety, and strategy all…
Tyre allocation per F1 weekend
Each driver gets a fixed number of tyres for the weekend — and they have to make it last across…
Sprint race rules in Formula 1
The Sprint is a short race held on select weekends, separate from the Grand Prix. It’s a standalone mini-race that…
Qualifying format in Formula 1 (Q1–Q3 & Sprint Qualifying)
Formula 1 uses two main qualifying formats: a standard three-part session (Q1, Q2, Q3) to set the grid for Sunday’s…
Reserve & test driver rules in Formula 1
Every F1 team has reserve and test drivers — the backup squad ready to step in if needed, and the…
Constructors’ vs. Drivers’ Championship in Formula 1
Every F1 season has two championships up for grabs — one for the drivers, and one for the teams. Both…
Driver number choice & retirement in Formula 1
Every F1 driver chooses a permanent racing number when they debut in the sport — and that number becomes part…
Super Licence system in Formula 1
The FIA Super Licence is the official license a driver needs to race in Formula 1. It’s not just a…
In-race vs. post-race penalties in Formula 1
F1 drivers can be punished during the race or after it ends. Timing depends on how quickly the stewards review…
Penalty points on super licence in Formula 1
Every F1 driver holds an FIA Super Licence — and just like a real-world licence, they can get penalty points…
