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Held at the Adelaide Street Circuit, the race was stopped after just 14 laps (around 24 minutes) due to torrential rain making conditions undriveable. Ayrton Senna was declared the winner for McLaren. Half points were awarded.

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The shortest completed Grand Prix in F1 history was the 1991 Australian Grand Prix.
December 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Driving for the Brabham team, Brazilian Nelson Piquet secured the 1983 Drivers' title powered by BMW's potent four-cylinder turbocharged engine, marking a significant shift in F1 technology.

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Nelson Piquet became the first driver to win the F1 World Championship using a turbocharged engine.
December 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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(1/2) During F1's first decade, the famous American oval race was officially part of the championship, although few F1 regulars competed, and Indy drivers rarely raced in European GPs. Alberto Ascari notably attempted...

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The Indianapolis 500 race counted towards the F1 World Championship standings from 1950 to 1960.
December 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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(1/2) Emerging from the ashes of the Honda team, Brawn GP, led by Ross Brawn, stunned the F1 world in 2009. With drivers Jenson Button (who won the title) and Rubens Barrichello, the team secured both championships before being...

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Brawn GP won both the Drivers' and Constructors' World Championships in its only season of competition.
December 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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John Surtees won multiple 500cc motorcycle World Championships in the 1950s before switching to cars. He then claimed the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship in 1964 driving for Ferrari.

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John Surtees is the only person to have won World Championships on both two and four wheels.
December 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Michael Schumacher achieved unparalleled success at the French Grand Prix venue, Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, winning there eight times during his career, primarily with Ferrari.

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However, this record has since been surpassed by Lewis Hamilton, who has secured nine victories at Silverstone, the venue for the British Grand Prix
December 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso, Sebastian Vettel secured his first pole position at Monza aged just 21 years and 72 days. He famously went on to win the race in wet conditions, also becoming the youngest race winner at the time.

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Sebastian Vettel became the youngest F1 pole-sitter at the 2008 Italian Grand Prix.
December 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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(1/2) Widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers never to win the title, British legend Sir Stirling Moss won 16 Grands Prix between 1955 and 1961, driving for teams like Mercedes, Vanwall, and Maserati. He finished...

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Sir Stirling Moss holds the record for the most F1 race wins without ever winning a World Championship.
December 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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(1/2) Kimi Räikkönen's first victory came driving for McLaren at the Malaysian Grand Prix (Sepang) in 2003. His final win occurred driving for Ferrari at the United States Grand Prix (Circuit of the Americas)...#KimiRaikkonene#McLarene#Ferrarir#Sepangn#CircuitOfTheAmericasas
Kimi Räikkönen holds the record for the longest gap between his first and last F1 wins.
December 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Australian Jack Brabham achieved this remarkable feat in 1966. He won his third Drivers' title driving for his own team, Brabham, which also secured the Constructors' Championship that year.

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Jack Brabham is the only driver in F1 history to win the World Championship in a car bearing his own name.
December 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Unlike most F1 tracks, the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola features an anti-clockwise layout, presenting unique challenges for drivers, particularly concerning neck muscles and cornering techniques.

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The Imola circuit, host of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, runs in an anti-clockwise direction.
December 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Scottish driver Jim Clark dominated parts of the 1960s, winning the 1963 and 1965 titles exclusively with Team Lotus. His remarkable win rate of 34.7% remains one of the highest in F1 history.

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Jim Clark won two World Championships and 25 races from just 72 starts for Lotus.
December 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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(1/2) The prestigious, unofficial Triple Crown requires wins at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Graham Hill completed this unique treble, winning F1 titles with BRM and...

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Graham Hill is the only driver to achieve the 'Triple Crown of Motorsport'.
December 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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(1/2) Italian driver Lella Lombardi achieved this historic feat by finishing sixth in the heavily rain-shortened 1975 Spanish Grand Prix at the Montjuïc circuit, driving for March Engineering. Due to the race distance, half...
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Lella Lombardi is the only female driver to score points in a World Championship F1 race.
December 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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(1/2) The legendary Argentine driver Juan Manuel Fangio secured his five F1 titles driving for Alfa Romeo (1951), Mercedes (1954, 1955), Ferrari (1956), and Maserati (1957), showcasing unparalleled adaptability...

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Juan Manuel Fangio won five World Drivers' Championships with four different manufacturers.
December 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Max Verstappen's 2023 season was record-breaking, as he won an incredible 19 out of 22 races. Driving for Red Bull Racing, Verstappen's dominance demonstrated unparalleled consistency, skill, and the performance of both driver and team throughout the season.

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Max Verstappen won a record 19 races in a single season in 2023.
December 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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This dominant streak began with the introduction of the V6 turbo-hybrid era in 2014. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg — and later Valtteri Bottas — were key to their success. Mercedes set a new benchmark for engineering excellence and team consistency in modern F#f1
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Mercedes won eight consecutive Constructors' Championships from 2014 to 2021.
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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They must survive impacts of over 300 km/h and resist penetration from sharp objects. Helmets are also exposed to temperatures above 800°C to simulate fire conditions. Made from carbon fibre and Kevlar, they combine ultra-lightweight strength with maximum safety.
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F1 helmets are tested to withstand extreme impacts and temperatures.
December 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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The race takes place around Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins. It marked the second U.S. race on the calendar, joining Austin’s Circuit of the Americas. Miami’s glitzy setting and beachside vibe brought a fresh, high-profile flair to F#f1
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The Miami Grand Prix was added to the F1 calendar in 2022.
December 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Born in 1981, Alonso continues to race at a world-class level well into his 40s. His F1 career spans over two decades, with two World Championships and over 100 podiums. Known for his relentless competitiveness, Alonso shows no signs of slowing down.

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Fernando Alonso is the oldest active driver in F1 as of 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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F1 drivers endure lateral G-forces of up to 6G in high-speed corners.
Neck muscles are specially trained to keep the head stable while wearing a 1.5kg helmet.
Many drivers use resistance bands and weighted head rigs to build neck strength.

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Drivers use advanced neck exercises to withstand the G-forces experienced during a race.
December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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(1/2) The final corner, called Arie Luyendykbocht, has a banking angle of 18 degrees — steeper than Indianapolis. It allows drivers to carry more speed onto the main straight, aiding overtaking into Turn 1. The corner’s redesign was part of Zandvoort’#f1.#formula1rmula1
The Zandvoort Circuit in the Netherlands features a steeply banked final corner.
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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He clocked an average speed of 264.362 km/h (164.267 mph) during his pole lap. Monza’s high-speed layout and minimal downforce setup make it F1’s “Temple of Speed”. That lap showcased the perfect balance of power, precision, and br#f1r#formula1formula1
The fastest lap in F1 history by average speed was set by Lewis Hamilton at Monza in 2020 during qualifying, with an average speed of 264.362 km/h (164.267 mph).
December 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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(1/2) Modern F1 power units are 1.6L V6 turbo hybrids, combining electric and combustion power. Fuel flow restrictions and efficiency targets mean teams rarely push beyond 13,000 RPM. Despite the limit, today’s engines deliver over 1,000 horsepower with...#f1f#formula1a1
F1 engines can rev up to 15,000 RPM(While technically possible, the current F1 engines are limited to 15,000 RPM by regulations, and in practice rarely exceed 12,000-13,000 RPM due to fuel flow restrictions).
December 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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It’s one of the most historic circuits in the world, with roots going back to the 1920s. F1 has raced on both the legendary Nordschleife and the modern GP-Strecke layout. Its unpredictable weather and elevation changes make it a true driver’s challeng#f1
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The Nürburgring in Germany has hosted F1 races under various titles, including the European Grand Prix.
December 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM