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Formula 1 101 (14)
In a world full of different auto racing series at the regional, national and even international level, Formula 1 rides above them all. Come find the basic outlines of the pinnacle of open-wheel, single-seater racing. Learn where Grand Prix races take place, who the great drivers are and what makes this sport so different.

Current Season (25)
Find out what Formula 1 races will run, have run and what the results were. This is also a practical guide to help find races on television, or if you missed a race, then reading a recap of the high moments. It's the place for the news and the standings in the constructors' and drivers' title races.

Drivers (43)
The twenty-two greatest drivers of open-wheel racing in the world race in Formula 1's eleven teams. Learn who they are, their racing style, accomplishments and what they are really like as people off the track. See their pictures and find out where they come from and how they made it to the pinnacle of motor racing.

Teams (27)
A place to find out what constitutes the eleven biggest, most complex and technologically developed sports teams in the world - the teams that make up Formula 1. Find out about their drivers, their key personnel, equipment and factories and the history that makes them special.

Cars (9)
What makes Formula 1 cars the most technologically advanced racing cars in the world? Come and learn about their basic design, how they differ from other racers and what makes them safer. The images here also show why their aerodynamics and engineering are works of beauty even to non-racing fans.

Tracks (11)
Formula 1 tracks are among the most historic in the world and the most modern. With countries all over the world fighting to stage a Grand Prix race, Formula 1 has been able to impose standards like never before. Find out where they are located, their particular style, strategy demands, and previous winners and records. See their layout and photos of the infrastructure.

Culture (15)
Formula 1 is a tribal sport with its teams selling merchandise to fans eager to show who they are supporting: find out where to buy team paraphernalia, like clothes, hats and gadgets. But also where to find books, magazines, DVDs, games and other material to live the sport when not watching it at the track or on television - in fact, find the television listings too.

F1 Encyclopedia (19)
One of the strengths of Formula 1 motor racing over the world's other racing series is its long history, from its founding in 1950. Find out how it all started, who were the legendary drivers, the most important moments, records and other people who left their mark.

Technology (17)
More than any other aspect, what separates Formula 1 from all other racing series is its technology. From the cars and their tires to the team factories where the cars are made and from the tracks to team pit equipment and drivers' paraphernalia this is the home of the highest expression of racing technology.

Travel (9)
As a worldwide racing series, Formula 1 is all about travel. But not only that of the teams moving like a traveling circus of old with the logistics of moving the infrastructure and cars. It is also a form of tourism for race fans who go to see the race and the location. Find out the best races for tourism and how to buy tickets and book a trip through a travel agency.

Sponsorship (3)
Sponsorship is the life blood of any form of motor racing, and for Formula 1 it has had a long and distinguished history. Find out how and why sponsorship supports the Formula 1 racing habit and how it works, who the sponsors are and why they pay for racing teams and drivers. See their logos and images and learn about the latest deals.

Organizations Associations (4)
As the most highly organized form of motor racing, Formula 1 is surrounded and controlled by organizations and associations that make the rules, govern, and promote the sport. Find links and outlines of these groups with acronyms like FIA, FOM, GPDA, FOPA and GPMA, and what purpose they fulfill.

Resources and Enhancers (3)
Whether you watch it on television or see it at the track, the Formula 1 experience can always be improved by live-timing, live commentary - in-car or out-of-car - or knowing the statistics. This is the place to find the links and names and addresses of how to improve your racing knowledge - with books, magazines, newspapera and Web sites - to help improve your racing experience.

Paddock Life (5)
The paddock is the inner sanctum at a Formula 1 race, where the teams carry out their business in elaborate motor homes and the deals are made and the stories and politics break out. Step inside the paddock for recent gossip and to find out about the visiting celebrities, movie stars, sports people and others who congregate in the exclusive team area during a race weekend.

Blogs (7)
Formula 1 blogs are sprouting up all over the world at a rate about as fast as the F1 cars go on track at Monza. This is a selection of some of the top F1 blogs.

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