https://factsf1.com/guides In-depth Formula 1 guides — drivers, rules, history, tech, and safety. en-us Sun, 31 May 2026 07:18:05 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-glossary https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-glossary An A–Z glossary of Formula 1 terms — DRS, ERS, parc fermé, undercut, halo, and more — explained in plain English. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-teams-2026 https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-teams-2026 Every 2026 Formula 1 team — driver lineups, power units, key changes, and what to expect from the new regulations. Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/anatomy-of-an-f1-car https://factsf1.com/guides/anatomy-of-an-f1-car Inside a modern F1 car: chassis, power unit, aero, halo, and the systems that make 1000 hp work at 350 km/h. Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/max-verstappen-facts https://factsf1.com/guides/max-verstappen-facts Max Verstappen's championships, wins, pole positions, and the records that define F1's dominant force. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/lewis-hamilton-facts https://factsf1.com/guides/lewis-hamilton-facts Lewis Hamilton's seven titles, 100+ wins, pole records, and the journey from Stevenage to F1 immortality. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/fernando-alonso-facts https://factsf1.com/guides/fernando-alonso-facts Fernando Alonso's two world titles, longevity records, and one of the most respected careers in F1 history. Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-points-system https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-points-system How F1 points work — race points 1st–10th, sprint points, fastest lap rules, and how the championship is decided. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-race-weekend-format https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-race-weekend-format Practice, qualifying, sprint, and race day — exactly how an F1 weekend runs from Friday to Sunday. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-safety-evolution https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-safety-evolution How F1 safety transformed — survival cells, HANS, the halo, barriers, and the lessons paid for in lives. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-legendary-circuits https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-legendary-circuits Monaco, Spa, Monza, Suzuka — the iconic tracks that define Formula 1 and the moments that made them legendary. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-world-champions https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-world-champions Every F1 World Drivers' Champion from 1950 to today — titles, teams, and the eras they dominated. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/why-do-f1-cars-spark https://factsf1.com/guides/why-do-f1-cars-spark Why F1 cars throw sparks — the titanium skid blocks, plank wear rules, and what the sparks tell engineers. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/how-long-is-an-f1-race https://factsf1.com/guides/how-long-is-an-f1-race F1 race length explained — 305 km distance, two-hour time limit, lap counts, and why Monaco is shorter. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-cost-cap https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-cost-cap The $135M F1 cost cap — what's included, what's exempt, penalties, and how it's reshaping the grid. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/how-fast-do-f1-cars-go https://factsf1.com/guides/how-fast-do-f1-cars-go F1 top speeds, 0–100 km/h times, cornering Gs, and how a modern F1 car compares to past eras. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/how-does-f1-qualifying-work https://factsf1.com/guides/how-does-f1-qualifying-work F1 qualifying explained — Q1, Q2, Q3 knockout format, tyre rules, and how pole position is decided. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-tyre-compounds https://factsf1.com/guides/f1-tyre-compounds Soft, medium, hard, intermediate, wet — F1 tyre compounds, colour codes, and how teams choose strategy. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/ayrton-senna-death-1994-san-marino https://factsf1.com/guides/ayrton-senna-death-1994-san-marino The 1994 San Marino weekend, Senna's fatal crash at Tamburello, the investigation, and the safety revolution that followed. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://factsf1.com/guides/niki-lauda-crash-1976-nurburgring https://factsf1.com/guides/niki-lauda-crash-1976-nurburgring Niki Lauda's near-fatal 1976 Nordschleife crash, his 42-day return, and the duel with Hunt that defined a season. Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT