Rules explained

Every F1 team has reserve and test drivers — the backup squad ready to step in if needed, and the…

Every F1 season has two championships up for grabs — one for the drivers, and one for the teams. Both…

Every F1 driver chooses a permanent racing number when they debut in the sport — and that number becomes part…

The FIA Super Licence is the official license a driver needs to race in Formula 1. It’s not just a…

F1 drivers can be punished during the race or after it ends. Timing depends on how quickly the stewards review…

Every F1 driver holds an FIA Super Licence — and just like a real-world licence, they can get penalty points…

When a driver or team breaks a rule, the FIA responds with a penalty. The two most common are time…

F1 cars can’t be too light. The FIA sets a strict minimum weight limit, including the car and the driver…

ATR rules limit how much wind tunnel and CFD testing each team can do — and they adjust based on…

DRS (Drag Reduction System) is F1’s legal speed boost — a tool that helps drivers overtake by reducing aerodynamic drag…

F1 engines are complex hybrids made up of several parts — and each driver is only allowed a limited number…

Since 2021, F1 has operated under a budget cap — a strict spending limit meant to level the playing field…