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What is Formula 1?
Highest Class of Single Seater Auto Racing Championship
Sanctioned by The FIA.
Inaugural Season In 1950.
The “Formula” in the title implies to a set of rules to which the
teams & drivers must comply.
Formula 1 has its traditional centre in Europe.
The Formula 1 season consists of races known as Grand Prix
held on purpose built circuits and on public roads.
Two annual World Championships one for the drivers and one
for the constructors.
A Formula 1 race consists of 50-70 laps.
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Racing Standards
Qualifying session prior to raceday.
Driver Safety.
Safety Car in case of any incident.
HANS Device.
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The Formula 1 Car
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A modern Formula One Car is powered by a 2.4 litre V8
engine positioned behind the driver.
Formula One cars race at high speeds, up to 360 km/h.
The cars are constructed from composites of carbon fibre.
Cost of a Formula 1 car is approximately £150,000
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Teams
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Teams of Formula 1 include world renowned car
manufacturers and privateers or “GARAGISTES ”.
Each team consists of:
Team Principal
Three Drivers
Technical Director
Engineers
Pit Stop Crew
Spokesperson
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Huge Money
Over the years Formula 1 has turned out to be a big
business opportunity.
Commercialisation by Bernie Eccelestone in the 1970’s.
A Television Viewership of 600mn for each race.
SPONSORSHIP, ticket sales, merchandising, generate a
overall revenue of approx. £680 million.
Lotus Racing was the first team to bring sponsorship to
the sport.
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F1 and INDIA
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The Indian GP
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PRO’S CON’S
Entertainment Heavy Fuel Consumption
Big Business Risky
Competition Difficult to be consistent
Employment Generator Overall a very expensive sport
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FORMULA 1
BY
Rahul Purushothaman
Date:30/07/2010
THANK YOU
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