Formula 1: The pinnacle of

motorsport
Presented by: Mantas Samulionis
The birth of Grand - Racing and car modifications date back
to early 1900s

Prix racing
- The governments wanted to sort this
out

- The FIA (Fédération Internationale de

l'Automobile) was founded to make
racing a professionals’ game

- In 1950 Formula 1 was created to have

the standardized and regulated pinnacle
of motorsport
1950

- The first ever race was held at Silverstone (Former Military airfield)
- The first championship had 7 rounds (British GP, Monaco GP, Indianapolis 500,
Swiss GP, Belgian GP, French GP, Italian GP)
- Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Ferrari, Talbot-Lago, ERA (Equipe Gordini, using ERA
chassis), Alta, HWM (Hersham and Walton Motors)
- First ever Champion - Giuseppe Farina with Alfa Romeo
The Evolution Throughout the years, Formula 1 featured
many changes:

- Rules
- Engines
- Chassis
- Safety standards
- Drivers
- Manufacturers
- Tracks
- Levels of competition
- Fuel
The Legends

Scuderia Ferrari: Michael Schumacher:

- Since 1950 - 7 world

- 16 world championships
championships - 91 race wins
- 244 race wins - 155 podiums
- 249 pole positions - 68 pole positions
- 259 fastest laps - 77 fastest laps
Formula 1 now - Is dominated by Red Bull racing and
Max Verstappen
- Max Verstappen is rewriting the
history books

Formula 1 today’s goals:

- Competitive racing
- Sustainability
- Innovations
- Cost control
- Fan engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Safety
Sources Me

F1 - the official home of Formula 1® racing.

(2024, February 29). Formula 1® - the
Official F1® Website.
https://www.formula1.com/

F1 Origins. (2018, April 2). Formula One Art

& Genius.
http://www.f1-grandprix.com/?page_id=
222