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*'''Scuderia [[Red Bull|Toro Rosso]]''', who replaced the [[Minardi]] team in 2006, are a "farm" team for Red Bull Racing, but managed to beat their parent team in 2008. The team's drivers are 2009 debutante, Sebastien Buemi ([[Switzerland]]) and [[Formula 3]] champion Jaime Alguersuari ([[Spain]]), who replaced [[France|Frenchman]] Sebastien Bourdais following the 2009 German Grand Prix. The team uses Ferrari engines and are sponsored by beverage company [[Red Bull]]. | *'''Scuderia [[Red Bull|Toro Rosso]]''', who replaced the [[Minardi]] team in 2006, are a "farm" team for Red Bull Racing, but managed to beat their parent team in 2008. The team's drivers are 2009 debutante, Sebastien Buemi ([[Switzerland]]) and [[Formula 3]] champion Jaime Alguersuari ([[Spain]]), who replaced [[France|Frenchman]] Sebastien Bourdais following the 2009 German Grand Prix. The team uses Ferrari engines and are sponsored by beverage company [[Red Bull]]. | ||
| − | *'''[[Red Bull]] Racing''', | + | *'''[[Red Bull]] Racing''', who replaced the [[Jaguar]] team in 2005, have won three races. The team's current drivers are Mark Webber ([[Australia]]) who has won one race, and Sebastien Vettel (Germany), who moved for the 2009 season from Toro Rosso, and won one race while at STR. He won another two races with RBR in 2009. The team uses Renault engines, and, like Toro Rosso, are sponsored by Red Bull. |
*'''[[Williams]]''', founded in 1977, are the second most successful team in F1's history, having won the constructors' title 9 times. However, they have not won the title since 1997. The team's present drivers are Nico Rosberg (Germany) and Kazuki Nakajima (Japan). The team uses Toyota engines and are sponsored by communications company [[AT&T]]. | *'''[[Williams]]''', founded in 1977, are the second most successful team in F1's history, having won the constructors' title 9 times. However, they have not won the title since 1997. The team's present drivers are Nico Rosberg (Germany) and Kazuki Nakajima (Japan). The team uses Toyota engines and are sponsored by communications company [[AT&T]]. | ||
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*'''[[Force India]] F1 Team''', who replaced the [[Spyker]] team in 2008, scored their first points at the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix. The team's present drivers are Nico Hulkenburg and Paul Di Resta. The team uses Mercedes engines and are sponsored by Indian airline [[Kingfisher]]. | *'''[[Force India]] F1 Team''', who replaced the [[Spyker]] team in 2008, scored their first points at the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix. The team's present drivers are Nico Hulkenburg and Paul Di Resta. The team uses Mercedes engines and are sponsored by Indian airline [[Kingfisher]]. | ||
| − | *'''[[Mercedes]] F1 Team''', | + | *'''[[Mercedes]] F1 Team''', who replaced the [[Honda]] team in 2009 and then became the [[Petronas Mercedes AMG Racing]] in 2010. The are run by Norbet Hoog and have [[Nico Rosberg]] and [[Micheal Schumacher]] driving for them. |
| − | *'''[[Marussia F1]]''' A | + | *'''[[Marussia F1]]''' A russian team owned by car manufacturer [[Marussia]], Charles Pic and Tim oGlock currently race for them. Where originally [[Manor F1]] which then became [[Virgin|Virgin F1]]. |
*'''HRT''' Spanish F1 team, lacking large amount of funds, runs on government money. | *'''HRT''' Spanish F1 team, lacking large amount of funds, runs on government money. | ||
Revision as of 15:42, September 23, 2012
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). Formula One (F1) is often considered the pinnacle of automobile racing. It is the highest class of car racing with speeds topping 200 mph. The Formula One World Championship is held every year on racing tracks on every continent except Africa. The Championship is given not only to the winning driver after all 20 races but also to the winner car manufacturer. The current Driver's World Champion is German Christian racer Sebastien Vettel, while the Constructor's Champions are Austrian designers Red Bull Racing. Due to the requirement of the drivers to be fit and focused, most of the drivers are devout Christians.
Teams
The teams in the 2012 season are;
- Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, founded in 1966, are the third most successful team in the sport's history, having won the constructors' title 8 times.
- Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, who first competed in the second ever Formula One race at Monaco in 1950, are the most famous and most successful team in the history of Formula One, and present constructor's champions. They have been won the constructors' championship 16 times, mainly as a result of the dominance of Michael Schumacher, the driver with the most championship wins in the sport's history. The team uses Ferrari engines and are sponsored by cigarette company Marlboro.
- Scuderia Toro Rosso, who replaced the Minardi team in 2006, are a "farm" team for Red Bull Racing, but managed to beat their parent team in 2008. The team's drivers are 2009 debutante, Sebastien Buemi (Switzerland) and Formula 3 champion Jaime Alguersuari (Spain), who replaced Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais following the 2009 German Grand Prix. The team uses Ferrari engines and are sponsored by beverage company Red Bull.
- Red Bull Racing, who replaced the Jaguar team in 2005, have won three races. The team's current drivers are Mark Webber (Australia) who has won one race, and Sebastien Vettel (Germany), who moved for the 2009 season from Toro Rosso, and won one race while at STR. He won another two races with RBR in 2009. The team uses Renault engines, and, like Toro Rosso, are sponsored by Red Bull.
- Williams, founded in 1977, are the second most successful team in F1's history, having won the constructors' title 9 times. However, they have not won the title since 1997. The team's present drivers are Nico Rosberg (Germany) and Kazuki Nakajima (Japan). The team uses Toyota engines and are sponsored by communications company AT&T.
- Force India F1 Team, who replaced the Spyker team in 2008, scored their first points at the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix. The team's present drivers are Nico Hulkenburg and Paul Di Resta. The team uses Mercedes engines and are sponsored by Indian airline Kingfisher.
- Mercedes F1 Team, who replaced the Honda team in 2009 and then became the Petronas Mercedes AMG Racing in 2010. The are run by Norbet Hoog and have Nico Rosberg and Micheal Schumacher driving for them.
- Marussia F1 A russian team owned by car manufacturer Marussia, Charles Pic and Tim oGlock currently race for them. Where originally Manor F1 which then became Virgin F1.
- HRT Spanish F1 team, lacking large amount of funds, runs on government money.
| Round | Race Title | Grand Prix | Circuit | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Japanese Grand Prix | Japanese GP | Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka | 7 October |
| 16 | Korean Grand Prix | Korean GP | Korean International Circuit, Yeongam | 14 October |
| 17 | Airtel Indian Grand Prix | Indian GP | Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida | 28 October |
| 18 | Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Abu Dhabi GP | Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi | 4 November |
| 19 | United States Grand Prix | United States GP | Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas | 18 November |
| 20 | Grande Prêmio do Brasil | Brazilian GP | Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo | 25 November |
External Links
The Sport's governing body
Official Website
BBC Sport F1 - Site of the UK broadcaster