Restart procedures in Formula 1
Races don’t always run smoothly. After a Safety Car, Virtual Safety Car, or red flag, there’s a specific process to…
Rules explained
Standing start vs. rolling start in Formula 1
Every F1 race begins with either a standing start (grid launch) or a rolling start (behind the Safety Car). Which…
Formation lap rules in Formula 1
Before every Grand Prix (and Sprint), cars do a formation lap — a final warm-up before the real action begins.…
Track limits & penalties in Formula 1
In F1, the rule is simple: stay within the white lines. Go beyond them too often, and you’re asking for…
Blue flags in Formula 1 (for lapped cars)
Blue flags are used to tell slower cars to move aside when a faster car is coming — especially if…
Red flag vs. yellow flag in Formula 1
Flags are how F1 communicates with drivers on track. Two of the most important: yellow means caution, red means stop.…
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…
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…
