Everything you need to understand the world's most exciting motorsport — from race strategy to tyre compounds, in plain English.
Click any topic to dive deeper into how F1 works.
The pinnacle of motorsport — what makes it unique and why millions watch.
11 teams, 22 drivers. How constructors build cars and compete for two championships.
Soft, Medium, Hard — why tyre choice can win or lose a race.
The drag reduction system and the new 2026 Overtake Mode replacing it.
Yellow, red, blue, safety car — what each flag means on track.
How up to 20 mechanics change four tyres in under 2.5 seconds.
Q1, Q2, Q3 — the knockout system that sets the grid for Sunday.
The Halo, HANS device, marshals — how F1 protects its drivers.
All 11 constructors and 22 drivers confirmed for the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. Click any team card for more detail.
Every Grand Prix follows the same structure across three days.
The top 10 finishers score points. An extra point goes to the driver setting the fastest lap (if they finish in the top 10).
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10 questions to see how much you've learned about the 2026 season and F1 in general.
All the jargon, demystified. Search below to find any term.