Sebastian Vettel took to the Imola track after Formula 1’s qualifying session to pay tribute to Ayrton Senna in one of his old cars.
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The Formula 1 world championship began in 1950 and is considered the world’s leading form of single-seater motorsport. The 2024 F1 season is the 75th time the world championship has been held.
A world drivers’ champion has been crowned every year since the series began. Since 1958 a world constructors’ championship title has also been awarded.
The most successful F1 drivers in history are seven-times world champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher. In 2021 the former became the first and so far only driver to date to win 100 grands prix.
While Schumacher retired from F1 at the end of 2012, Hamilton continues to race. His rival world champions in the series are Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
There are 10 teams active in the championship, each of which field cars for two drivers. Each team is required to design and build the majority of its cars but may source some parts including engines, gearboxes and certain other components.
Ferrari has won the F1 constructors’ championship more times than any other team, with 16 titles. It is also the only team which has competed in every championship since the first season of Formula 1.
The Formula 1 calendar typically runs from March to November each year. Pre-season tests take place in February and March, and a post-season test is usually scheduled for late November or December.
A championship now includes over three times as many rounds as early seasons did. Seven rounds counted towards the first world championship – including the Indianapolis 500, despite it being run to different rules – but a record-breaking 24 races are scheduled on the 2024 F1 calendar. The series visits Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia. It has not raced in Africa since 1993.
Two organisations are responsible for running F1. The Federation Internazionale de l’Automobile (FIA), based in Paris, France, administers and governs the sport. Its commercial rights are leased to Formula 1 Management (FOM) which was purchased by the US-based Liberty Media in 2017.
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McLaren can fight Verstappen for Imola win – Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri believes McLaren have a genuine chance to fight Max Verstappen for victory in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Verstappen honoured to match pole run of “incredible human” Senna at Imola
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he was pleased to take pole position at Imola – and equal a record held by Ayrton Senna – after a “really difficult” start to the weekend.
Verstappen matches Senna and Prost by beating McLarens to Imola pole
2024 Emilia-Romagna GP qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen matched Ayrton Senna’s all-time record of eight consecutive pole positions by beating both McLaren drivers in Imola.
2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix grid
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has taken provisional pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.
RB fined for “potentially dangerous” incident between Ricciardo and Magnussen
Formula 1
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo has avoided a penalty but his RB team was fined for an unusual but “potentially dangerous” incident involving Kevin Magnussen.
Piastri leads final practice session disrupted by Perez and Alonso crashes
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri set the quickest time in the final practice session at Imola following a late crash for Sergio Perez.
Mercedes hopeful they have ‘the worst of the grim feeling behind us’
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes technical director James Allison believes the team is making real progress with its W15 despite their poor start to the championship.
Verstappen’s shot at pole record faces double threat from Ferrari and McLaren
2024 Emilia-Romagna GP practice analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen’s run of seven-straight poles could end on Saturday – but could it be at the hands of Ferrari or a McLaren?
Mercedes “a lot closer than we have been” after upgrades – Hamilton
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton was encouraged by the performance of Mercedes’ updated car after setting the fourth-quickest time in practice at Imola
McLaren “don’t need to change much” says Norris as Russell names them favourites
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris was encouraged by his car’s pace as rival George Russell said McLaren are the favourites this weekend.
Pictures: Red Bull’s Imola upgrades for RB20
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull have new parts for their RB20’s front wing, floor and rear brake ducts as they seek to keep the competition behind.
Verstappen concerned as Red Bull are “severely off-pace” on Friday
Formula 1
Posted onChampionship leader Max Verstappen admitted he had endured a “difficult” day of practice for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Leclerc quickest as stewards investigate Perez for impeding him
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc put Ferrari on top of the times for the second straight Friday session as Max Verstappen continued to struggle with his car’s balance.
2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix practice in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
Sargeant “is at risk” of losing Williams drive – Vowles
Formula 1
Posted onLogan Sargeant has been told to improve his performance or risk losing his seat, Williams team principal James Vowles has confirmed.
Leclerc quickest as track trips up Verstappen, Hamilton and others
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc put Ferrari quickest in the opening practice session of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix weekend at Imola.
Race control should tell drivers to return positions gained illegally – Magnussen
Formula 1
Posted onKevin Magnussen believes that the FIA race control should take back the power to compel drivers to return positions during a race.
Red Bull join Ferrari and others in bringing significant car updates to Imola
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull, Aston Martin and Mercedes have joined Ferrari in bringing extensive updates to their cars this weekend.