Formula One , abbreviated to F1, is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing series managed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. [ 1 ] The "formula" in the name alludes to a series of FIA rules to which all participants and vehicles are required to conform. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The Formula One World Championship season consists of a series of races around the world, known as Grands Prix, usually held on purpose-built circuits , and in a few cases...
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 ] It was reduced to between 300 and 400 km (190 and 250 mi) from 1966 with an established maximum length of 321.87 km (200.00 mi) in 1971 . From 1973 to 1980 , races had to last either 321.87 km (200.00 mi) or two hours, whichever ...
The British Grand Prix is the most frequently held event in the Formula One World Championship with 76 editions since the race first formed a part of the series in 1950, followed by the Italian Grand Prix which has been held 75 times and the Monaco Grand Prix which has been held 71 times, all on the same course, the Circuit de Monaco . Italy's Monza Circuit has hosted the most Grands Prix on any circuit with 74. The Circuit de Monaco is second with 71 events and the Silverstone Circuit in the Un...
As of the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix , 1,139 World Championship events have been held over 76 seasons in 34 countries and under 54 race titles at 77 racing circuits. [ 16 ] [ 21 ] [ 19 ] These figures include the Indianapolis 500 races which were a part of the World Championships from 1950 until 1960 despite not being named a Grand Prix. [ 22 ] The 1950 British Grand Prix was the first Formula One World Championship Grand Prix. [ 23 ] Not included in this list are non-championship Grands Prix hel...