Learn F1
The Formula 1 concepts you see in our videos, explained simply: a figure that moves with you, data from the latest race and a quiz to check it.
Rules
What you can and cannot do in a race.
What does each F1 flag mean?
How is the starting grid decided in F1?
What is parc fermé in F1?
How are points scored in F1? Race and sprint points
How does the F1 sprint race work?
What is F1's cost cap and how much is it?
What penalties are there in F1? Seconds, drive-through, grid and points
What are track limits in F1 and when are they penalised?
How do the safety car and the virtual safety car (VSC) work?
What is a lapped car in F1 and why must it let others through?
What changes in F1 in 2026? All the new regulations
The car
How a single-seater works.
What happened to DRS in the 2026 F1 season?
What do the colours and compounds of F1 tyres mean?
What are the 2026 F1 engines like? MGU-K, no MGU-H and sustainable fuel
What is ground effect in F1 and why does it disappear in 2026?
Why are the rear brakes of the 2026 F1 cars too cold?
How much slimmer is the 2026 F1 car? Dimensions and weight
Strategy
How you win a race without overtaking on track.
History
What has already been tried, banned or cut back.
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