Formula 1 Racing

History Facts about Formula 1

 

Formula One motor racing is the most famous in the world. It has a rich history that began in the early 20'th century. It is an international competition in the category of cars where 24 riders and 12 teams competing for the grand prize. Even if everything was made from the European Grand Prix racing, the first official championship which has attracted candidates from all over the world started in 1950. The United Kingdom was the host country and the race was held at Silverstone.

The first round of the Formula 1 took place much later than the European races in 1920 and 1930. This is because the need to create a set of rules for all competitors. It was not only the participants who meet these rules, but also cars. This set of rules, gave this formula, the name of the famous competition: Formula One. Only the best drivers and the best cars in the race were allowed to take part in the most competitive of the FIA.

After the first round of the Formula One competition in 1958 brought the first championship for constructors. All car manufacturers took part in this road race with very strong and eager to win the teams. But it was names such as Giuseppe Farina, Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher's incredible that this competition made famous.

The history of Formula One, only the fairness of this competition are, but also a struggle for power and financial issues. Technical regulations and billions of dollars Championship commercial rights were the main topics have been fighting two large associations. The war between the association of Formula One constructor and the Federation Internationale du Sport Automobile has very strong competition and has repeatedly threatened. However, they managed to reach a compromise in 1981, when the Concorde Agreement was signed.

The Concorde Agreement has been amended several times in the history of this league for several reasons, including technical and safety issues. In the past, technical regulations is of great importance, the sudden loss of two major competitors, Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger were shifted attention to the FIA ​​safety issues.