News
How the F1 calendar is built and why venues come and go
Hosting fees, logistics and regional strategy all decide where Formula 1 races. A look at the moving parts behind every new calendar.
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The FormulaKite editorial desk covers Formula 1 news, race weekends and technical analysis. Every story is checked against primary sources before publication.
Race
Qualifying explained: Q1, Q2, Q3 and the tow game
Three knockout sessions decide the grid. We explain the format, track limits and why slipstreams cause chaos.
Analysis
Fuel-corrected pace: comparing stints the right way
Raw stint averages mislead. Correcting for fuel and tyre age shows who was really quickest.
Tech
Power units 101: turbo V6, MGU-K and the battery
An F1 power unit is a hybrid system of six elements. We explain each part and how they work together.
Interviews
Life as a pit crew member: training for a two-second stop
What it takes to change four tyres in two seconds, in a demo interview format.
News
Cost cap explained: what counts, what does not and who checks
The budget cap is now central to how teams operate. We break down which costs are included and how compliance is assessed.
Race
One stop or two? How teams choose a race strategy
Strategy starts long before lights out. Tyre data, pit loss and safety car odds shape every call.
Analysis
Dirty air: how following another car costs lap time
Turbulent wake reduces downforce for the chasing car. Here is how much and why the rules tried to fix it.
Tech
DRS: how the drag reduction system works and when it opens
DRS flattens the rear wing to cut drag. Here is the activation rule and why its effect varies.
Interviews
The simulator driver: racing every circuit before the team arrives
A demo look at the simulator role and how virtual laps shape real setups.
News
Sprint weekends: how the format works and what it changes
Sprint weekends compress practice and add a second race. Here is the schedule, the points and the strategic trade-offs.
Race
Safety car or virtual safety car: what changes for strategy
Neutralisations can hand out free pit stops. We explain the difference between the SC and VSC and how teams react.