F1 BASICS
DRIVERS
TRACKS
TEAMS & STRATEGY
F1 HISTORY & RECORDS
100
This is the term for the extra power drivers get from harvesting energy through braking
ERS (Energy Recovery System)
100
This driver won his first championship in 2021 after a last‑lap restart in Abu Dhabi.
Max Verstappen
100
This track is known for the famous “S” curves in Sector 1.
Suzuka (Japan)
100
This team uses the prancing horse as its logo
Ferrari
100
This driver holds the record for most world championships.
Lewis Hamilton (tied with Michael Schumacher)
200
This rule allows drivers to open a flap on the rear wing when within one second of another car.
DRS (Drag Reduction System)
200
This driver is known for his “smooth operator” radio message.
Carlos Sainz
200
This Grand Prix takes place at the highest altitude on the calendar.
Mexico City Grand Prix
200
This team is known for its papaya‑colored cars.
McLaren
200
This constructor has won the most constructors’ titles in F1 history.
Ferrari
300
This tire compound is the fastest but wears out the quickest.
Soft tires
300
This driver replaced Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin in 2023
Fernando Alonso
300
This track features the long straight leading into Turn 1 called “Rettifilo.”
Monza
300
This strategy term refers to pitting early to gain track position.
Undercut
300
This driver won the 2009 championship driving for Brawn GP.
Jenson Button
400
This term describes the turbulent air that makes following another car difficult.
Dirty air
400
This driver famously said, “We’re checking,” after losing a podium due to fuel issues
Lewis Hamilton
400
This street circuit is famous for its tunnel section and tight hairpin.
Monaco
400
This team’s pit crew once set a record with a 1.82‑second pit stop.
Red Bull Racing
400
This driver became the youngest race winner at age 18.
Max Verstappen
500
This is the maximum number of engines a driver can use in a season before penalties.
Three
500
This driver earned the nickname “Mr. Saturday” for his qualifying performances at Williams.
George Russell 
500
This track’s first sector includes the fast eau rouge corner.
Spa-Francorchamps
500
This team switched from Honda engines to Mercedes engines in 2021.
McLaren
500
This team won its first championship in 2010 with Sebastian Vettel.
Red Bull Racing