F1 car racing is another name for the Formula 1 car racing circuit. Some people mistake it for Indy car racing because of the similarity in the looks of the cars. However, this is a different class of racing and the regulations and rules are quite different. The highest class available in open-wheel racing is Formula 1. This designation was made by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, or FIA. The FIA is the governing body over all types of car racing sports internationally. The term “formula” relates to the qualifications that the FIA has for a driver and a car to be allowed to participate in this circuit. There are many rules and regulations.

The Formula One circuit is made up of street car racing, which is referred to as the Grand Prix. One thing that is distinctly different about the Formula 1 racing circuit is that there are two championships at the end of the circuit: one for the car constructors and one for the drivers. A race of this type is generally held on a specially built car race track or on a roadway. The road races are perhaps the most popular of the Formula 1 races; the most widely known being the Monaco Grand Prix.

Formula 1 car racing involves vehicles that are modified for optimal performance. The speed that can be obtained in one of these cars can reach 360 mph. On corners, at high speeds, g-force is experienced. The constructors of the cars are members of the car racing team and they must follow a certain set of rules when putting the cars together; however, they are allowed some leeway to modify the aerodynamics, electronics, tires, and suspension to improve performance on the track.

There are ten teams that compete each year in the Formula 1 car racing circuit. Each team has two drivers. The cars they drive are similar in that they all have an open, single seat cockpit, and run on Bridgestone tires. Each year, the FIA determines what company will be the approved tire supplier, as well as the approved engine manufacturers. The approved engine manufacturers for the 2008 racing season are Mercedes, Ferrari, BMW, Honda, Toyota and Renault. A wealth of information about Formula One sports auto racing is available at www.formula1.com.