| F1 car racing is another name for the Formula 1 car | | | | Formula 1 racing involves vehicles that are modified |
| racing circuit. Some people mistake it for Indy one | | | | for optimal performance. The speed that can be |
| because of the similarity in the looks of the cars. | | | | obtained in one of these cars can reach 360 mph. On |
| However, this is a different class of sport and the | | | | corners, at high speeds, g-force is experienced. The |
| regulations and rules are quite different. The highest | | | | constructors of the cars are members of the car |
| class available in open-wheel racing is Formula 1. | | | | racing team and they must follow a certain set of |
| This designation was made by the Federation | | | | rules when putting the cars together; however, they |
| Internationale de l'Automobile, or FIA. The FIA is the | | | | are allowed some leeway to modify the |
| governing body over all types of car racing sports | | | | aerodynamics, electronics, tires, and suspension to |
| internationally. The term "formula" relates to the | | | | improve performance on the track. |
| qualifications that the FIA has for a driver and an | | | | Each of the Formula 1 car racing vehicles is |
| automobile to be allowed to participate in this circuit. | | | | considered to be a single seater. This means that |
| There are many rules and regulations. | | | | there is no room provided for more than one seat, |
| The Formula One circuit is made up of street car | | | | unlike the stock cars. There are a total of ten teams |
| racing, which is referred to as the Grand Prix. One | | | | and twenty drivers each year who compete in the |
| thing that is distinctly different about the Formula 1 | | | | circuit. |
| racing circuit is that there are two championships at | | | | The designated engine suppliers for the 2008 season |
| the end of the circuit: one for the automobile | | | | are Toyota, Honda, Ferrari, BMW, Mercedes and |
| constructors and one for the drivers. | | | | Renault. Bridgestone has the contract on the tires for |
| A race of this type is generally held on a specially | | | | the 2008 racing season. More information about this |
| built car race track or on a roadway. The road races | | | | particular type of sports auto racing can be found at |
| are perhaps the most popular of the Formula 1 races; | | | | "Formula1". |
| the most widely known being the Monaco Grand Prix. | | | | |