Formula 1 (F1) is the pinnacle of single-seater motorsport and the world's most-watched annual motor racing series. The F1 World Championship has been held every year since 1950, with races taking place across five continents from March to November. Each season consists of 20–24 Grands Prix, held at iconic circuits including Monaco, Silverstone, Monza, Spa-Francorchamps, Suzuka and Las Vegas. The live counter above tracks the time until the next F1 race on the calendar.
The sport has experienced a remarkable surge in global popularity since the mid-2010s, driven substantially by the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive (launched 2019), which opened F1 to a massive new audience in the United States and beyond. F1 now has over 750 million fans worldwide and generates $3.2 billion in annual revenues. The American Grand Prix in Austin, Texas regularly draws 400,000+ spectators over the race weekend — the largest crowd in Formula 1 history — reflecting the sport's dramatic US growth.
Each F1 car represents approximately $15 million of engineering and is built around a 1.6-litre turbocharged hybrid power unit capable of revving to 15,000 RPM and producing around 1,000 horsepower. The cars can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under 2 seconds and sustain lateral G-forces of 6g in high-speed corners. The Constructors' Championship (team title) and Drivers' Championship (individual title) are the sport's two premier honours.
When is the next F1 race?
The live countdown above shows the exact time until the next Formula 1 Grand Prix. The full race calendar is available on the official Formula 1 website.
How many F1 races are there in a season?
The 2024 F1 season features 24 Grands Prix — the most in the sport's history. The number has grown steadily from 17 races in 2010.
Who has won the most F1 world championships?
Lewis Hamilton (UK) and Michael Schumacher (Germany) share the record with 7 Drivers' World Championship titles each. Max Verstappen won three consecutive titles (2021, 2022, 2023).
What team has won the most F1 Constructors' championships?
Ferrari holds the record with 16 Constructors' Championships. Mercedes won an unprecedented 8 consecutive titles from 2014 to 2021. Red Bull Racing has been dominant since 2022.
How fast do F1 cars go?
F1 cars reach top speeds of around 350–370 km/h (220–230 mph) on the fastest straights. The fastest official speed recorded in an F1 race was 372.6 km/h by Valtteri Bottas at the 2016 Italian Grand Prix.
What is a sprint race in F1?
Sprint races are shorter Saturday races (about 100 km / 60 miles) introduced in 2021. They award championship points and set part of the Sunday grid. Only a few rounds per season feature sprint races.
How do F1 points work?
Points are awarded to the top 10 finishers: 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1. An additional point is awarded for the fastest lap to a driver finishing in the top 10.
What is the difference between F1, F2 and F3?
F1 is the top tier of single-seater racing. F2 (Formula 2) and F3 (Formula 3) are the primary feeder series where drivers develop before reaching F1. Most F1 drivers came through the F2 or F3 system.
Is F1 popular in the United States?
F1's US popularity has grown dramatically since Drive to Survive launched in 2019. The US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin regularly breaks F1 attendance records with 400,000+ fans. The Las Vegas Grand Prix (added 2023) and Miami Grand Prix (added 2022) further reflect F1's US ambitions.