Formula one is the pinnacle of Motorsport. The fastest circuit racing cars in the world. Over seven hundred horsepower! This is engineering at its peak. Every year one of the best car engineers try to build the fastest, the most reliable and the safest car in the season.

Grands Prix

   In season 2012 there are 20 Grands Prix in different countries all around the world. Grands Prix held on special circuits or on public roads like in Circuit de Monaco. There are 24 drivers and 12 teams. The results of each race are combined with points system to set two World championships, one for drivers and another for construction of car.

   A Formula one Grand Prix weekend begins on friday with two free practice sessions on friday, where engineers and drivers try to find optimal settings for the car and tyres. Saturday starts with one practice session and qualifying session. This session sets the starting order for the race on Sunday. In qualifyng session drivers have one or more attemt to set their fastest time, the fastest car on pole position and starts from 1st place.

Points system

   Different system for awarding championship points have been used since 1950. Nowdays, the top ten cars of 24 get points, the winner gets 25 points.

Points awarded for finishing

Position	Points
1st	25
2nd	18
3rd	15
4th	12
5th	10
6th	8
7th	6
8th	4
9th	2
10th	1

 Living legend 

World famous racing driver, Michael Shumacher holding the record for being seven time World champion. Season 2012 is the last season for Michael, there are 2 Grands Prix left in the season and I hope he will win again!

Kabanov Oleg