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FORMULA 1Formula 1 News | Formula 1 Race Reviews | Formula 1 Drivers | Formula 1 Championship Standings | Understanding Formula 1 | Formula 1 History | Formula 1, abbreviated to F1, and also known as Grand Prix racing, is the highest class of auto racing defined by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motor sport's world governing body. The "formula" in the name is a set of rules which all participants and cars must meet. The Formula 1 world championship season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, held usually on purpose-built circuits, and in a few cases on closed city streets. The results of each race are combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for drivers and one for constructors. It is a massive television event, with millions of people watching each race in 200 countries. The cars race at high speeds, often greater than 320 km/h (200 mph) and are capable of pulling up to 6 g in some corners. The performance of the cars is highly dependent on electronics, aerodynamics, suspension and tyres. The formula has seen many evolutions and changes through the history of the sport. Europe is the Formula 1 traditional centre and remains its leading market. However, Grands Prix are held all over the world and, with new races in Bahrain, China, Malaysia, Turkey and the United States since 1999, its scope continues to expand with India being a possible venue in 2009. Of the 17 Formula 1 races in 2007, 9 are outside Europe. As the world's most expensive sport, its economic effect is significant, and its financial and political battles are widely observed. Its high profile and popularity makes it an obvious merchandising environment, which leads to very high investments from sponsors, translating into extremely high budgets for the constructor teams. In recent years several teams have gone bankrupt or been bought out by other companies. Formula 1 News | Formula 1 Race Reviews | Formula 1 Drivers | Formula 1 Championship Standings | Understanding Formula 1 | Formula 1 History |
Formula 1 boss faces divorce caseThe wife of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone files for divorce, it is announced. Walker gets Superleague call upJersey racing driver James Walker will drive in Superleague Formula racing for the second time this weekend. Honda coy over Senna & Di GrassiHonda will take their time before deciding whether one of Bruno Senna or Lucas Di Grassi will drive for them in Formula One next season. In pictures: Honda evaluate SennaAyrton Senna's nephew is the centre of attention as F1 starts work on 2009 Hamilton to race Hoy at WembleyTriple Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy is to compete in a special man versus machine race against Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton at Wembley. Sports Personality Q&A: Jake HumphreyThe Sports Personality presenter answers questions on the event, his year and his love of sport Abu Dhabi scales cultural heightsDesert kingdom Abu Dhabi is determined to be known for more than just its oil wealth, and as Christian Fraser reports, there are no limits to its ambition. Priaulx ends season on high noteGuernsey's outgoing World Touring Car champion Andy Priaulx finishes on the podium in both races at the final meeting of the season in Macau. Canadian GP stays off F1 calendarCanadian officials say they have failed to reach a deal to reinstate Montreal's Grand Prix to the 2009 F1 schedule. Schumacher could join SuperbikesHonda say they could offer seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in the 2009 World Superbikes championship. China considers ditching F1 raceShanghai is weighing up the future of its Grand Prix, according to a senior race official. Toro Rosso to assess 2009 driversThe Toro Rosso team will evaluate three drivers at a Formula One test in Spain next week as they seek to finalise their 2009 line-up. Young Sports Personality: The top 10A shortlist of 10 contenders is named for this year's BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award. Spiders' secrets unwoven at IsisTheir silk is stronger than steel, so how do spiders spin it? Isis 2 will help scientists find out. Who will win Sports Personality?Lewis Hamilton becomes one of the big favourites for the BBC title. Webber supports Conway's F1 bidFormula One star Mark Webber says Kent's GP2 driver Mike Conway can break into Formula One if he continues to work hard. Mallya sparks Force India changesForce India owner Vijay Mallya takes over as team principal and announces the team will use Mercedes engines from 2009. F1 teams to reduce engine costsFerrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo says Formula One teams have unanimously agreed to reduce engine costs by more than 15m euros (£12m) by 2011. England's week in picturesImages from some of the stories making the headlines in England this week. Mark Webber Q&ARed Bull's F1 driver and BBC Sport columnist answers your questions Formula 1 News | Formula 1 Regulations | Formula 1 Drviers | Formula 1 Race Reviews | Understanding Formula 1 | Formula 1 History
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