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Luigi Fagioli is the oldest winner of a Formula One Grand Prix; he was 53 years and 22 days old when he won the 1951 French Grand Prix. [13] As of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, out of the 778 drivers who started a Grand Prix, [14] there have been 115 Formula One Grand Prix winners. [15]
Fangio is the oldest winner of the World Drivers' Championship; he was 46 years and 41 days old when he won the 1957 title. [15] As of the 2024 season, out of the 777 drivers who have started a Formula One Grand Prix, [16] the 75 titles awarded have been won by a total of 34 different drivers.
Grand Prix distance regulations have varied throughout Formula One history. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Between 1950 and 1957 , events ran for more than 300 km (190 mi) or three hours. [ 11 ] In 1958 , race lengths were set between 300 and 500 km (190 and 310 mi) or two hours. [ 12 ]
As of 2021, the sporting regulations established by the FIA's Statutes state that the minimum number of events needed to form a F1 season is 8. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The season can be declared a World Championship if F1 visits at least 3 continents in that season according to the International Sporting Code . [ 8 ]
Scuderia Ferrari have won the most Formula One Grands Prix. Formula One, abbreviated to F1, is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing defined by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. [1] The "formula" in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and cars must conform.
Season starting earliest in the year: 1 January: 1965 (South Africa), 1968 (South Africa) Season starting latest in the year 5 July 2020 (Austria. Start of season delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic) Season ending earliest in the year 2 September 1956 Season ending latest in the year: 29 December: 1962 (South Africa) Coldest race (air temperature ...
Years active World championship titles Promoter FIA Formula One World Championship: 1950– Drivers (1950–) Constructors (1981–) Formula One Group: FIA Karting World Championship: 1964– Drivers (1964–) RGMMC Group FIA World Rally Championship: 1973– Manufacturers (1973–) Drivers/Co-drivers (1979–) WRC Promoter GmbH (P)
Formula One, abbreviated to F1, is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing defined by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. [1] The "formula" in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and cars must conform. [2]