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About Formula 1

Formula 1, often referred to as F1, is a form of open wheeled auto racing that originated in 1950. Races, usually known as Grand Prix take place all around the world on purpose built circuits as well as temporary street circuits.

Many of the world's top car manufacturers compete in F1. Cars are capable of speeds up to 225mph and rev to up to 19000RPM.

Each Grand Prix is regularly watched by a worldwide audience of around 55 million people on average. Around 100,000 people attend Grand Prix in person.

For more information see About Formula 1.

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The Honda F1 Team is retired.

Win Lewis Hamilton the season 2008.

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Featured Article

Hamilton was seen as a surprise choice to join the McLaren Formula 1 team alongside double world champion Fernando Alonso as McLaren rarely take on rookie drivers. The choice proved to be inspired however with Hamilton picking up a podium on his debut grand prix in Australia. He finished on the podium at his first nine grand prix and picked up wins in Canada and America. This incredible form put him in prime position to win the Championship in his rookie season.

Read more about Lewis Hamilton

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A Tribute to ITV for bringing F1 to us for 11 years

Latest F1 News

9 December 2008

• Autosport reported that radical plans to introduce a standard engine for all teams from 2010 had been "rubber-stamped by the FIA" though nothing official had been announced. Autosport

6 December 2008

• Honda revealed that Jenson Button will be allowed to exit his contract with the team early if he feels he must find another team in order to remain in F1. Autosport

• BMW Sauber, Ferrari, McLaren, Renault and Toyota all pledged to remain in F1, despite Honda's shock decision to leave the sport. BBC

5 December 2008

• Honda president Takeo Fukui confirmed that the team had been put up for sell and that if buyer could not be found by January, the team would fold entirely. Honda will also withdraw from providing engines for F1 teams. F1.com

4 December 2008

• Rumours circulated that Honda were expected to announce their immediate exit from Formula 1. Autosport

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