Formula 1 Basics

What’s inside

• What does the “F” in Formula 1 refer to?
• How many drivers compete for each Formula 1 team in a race?
• What does a driver usually earn by finishing first in a Formula 1 race?
• What is pole position in Formula 1?
• What does a red flag usually mean during a Formula 1 session?
• What is a pit stop used for in Formula 1?
• What color flag tells a Formula 1 driver that the track is clear?
• What is the purpose of the safety car in Formula 1?