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Season Structure

A typical Formula 1 season consists of 16 to 19 races, spread over an eight month period from March to October and taking place in famous tracks, from Monza to Monaco and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Find here the exact anatomy of a typical F1 season and its Grand Prix races.
Anatomy of a Formula 1 Event
Although Formula 1 Grand Prix races always take place on a Sunday, there is a lot more activity than that surrounding a race and extending for a week around the event. From the arrival of the motor homes and cars and garage equipment to the arrival of the drivers themselves, there's a lot more to it than an hour and a half on Sunday afternoon.

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