Rules:
1. General Chapter
The F1 Grand Prix is ??an international competition led by the FIA ??(International Automobile Federation). It is composed of the FIA, each team and each Grand Prix. The purpose is to improve the level of racing and the development of automotive technology.
2. Teams and drivers
Teams and drivers participating in the competition must hold licenses recognized by the FIA. Each team must have two cars participating in the competition and designate a driver to drive on behalf of the team. When a racer has an accident, another driver can be designated to compete. However, no driver or team can miss a race at will.
3. Qualifying
Qualifying determines the starting order of the official Grand Prix. On the day before the official race, during the designated hour, the drivers of each team must race on the track and rank based on the fastest lap time to determine the starting qualifying order for the next day. This is very scientific. Qualifying lasts one hour, and each car is allowed to run a maximum of 12 laps. During this period, the racers try to achieve the best lap time.
4. Start
When the race time comes, the tire warm-up lap will be started first to ensure the safety of the driver. If the driver's car stalls at this time, it will be last in line at the start; if the driver's car is still in the pit, the driver will start at the entrance of the pit. The original parking spaces for these drivers are vacant. After the tires are warmed up, each car returns to the starting position, and the five starting lights are turned on one by one. After all five lights are turned off, they can start. If the car still stalls and cannot start at this time, it will be withdrawn from the race.
5. During the competition
If an accident occurs to the driver's car during the competition, he or she can return to the competition in a minor case or withdraw in a serious case. If the car stalls, the driver can restart it within 10 seconds and continue racing. When the race committee believes that an accident or environment causes danger, the yellow flag will be waved, and overtaking is generally not allowed at this time. If the race meeting deems that an accident or environment prevents normal racing, a Safty Car (SC) will be dispatched, with SC leading the race until the race meeting deems it possible to resume the race (SC is allowed to lead until the end of the race). If the competition committee believes that the game cannot continue, it can announce the suspension of the game and postpone the rematch. When the leading car returns to overtake the slower car, the race meeting will wave a blue flag to signal the slower car to give way quickly.
6. In the Pit
The car can enter the Pit to change tires, refuel or repair during the race. The time you enter the pit is included in the game time. When entering the pit, in order to ensure the safety of staff, the vehicle speed must be lower than 50km/h, otherwise you will be fined. Each car will enter its own team's pit. Speeding is not allowed in the pit, and drivers are not allowed to get out of the car.
7. Finish
The driver’s final result is the time when the car first touches the vertical plane of the Finish line. At this time, the checkered flag will be waved, and after passing the finish line, you can circle the field to celebrate.
8. Staff
Staff can give instructions and tips to drivers of their own team, but they cannot interfere with the competition of drivers of other teams.
9. Penalty
If you speed in the pit, you will be fined and stopped for 10 seconds; if you block the leading car that is overtaking, you will be fined and stopped for 10 seconds.
10. Competition results
Points will be awarded according to the ranking of the competition, as follows:
First place---------- ----------10 points
Second place---------------------06 points
Third place----------04 points
Fourth place---------- ----------03 points
Fifth place---------------------02 points
Sixth place---------------------01 points
Drivers who achieve the above rankings can add corresponding points to their personal points , the team he represents will also receive corresponding points.
11. Awards
The national anthem of the champion and the national anthem of the team will be played, and then the organizer will present the awards, and then open the champagne to celebrate. Yellow Flag
The yellow flag indicates that there is an obstacle in the lane ahead, such as a crashed or malfunctioning racing car. Drivers are reminded to drive carefully. If the obstacle car is parked on the side of the track, or the obstacle is not on the track, the yellow flag will remain stationary. If an obstacle is on the track, a yellow flag will wave back and forth to alert drivers to be ready to change direction. If the track is completely blocked, two yellow flags will be waved. Overtaking is not allowed when a yellow flag appears. If a driver fails to read the yellow flag information carefully and still drives at racing speed to the area where the accident occurred, the driver will be severely punished and may even be disqualified from the race. Red and yellow striped flag
The red and yellow striped flag means that when there is oil on the road ahead or the road is slippery, drivers should drive carefully until the signal flag is retracted. If a race official waves a red and yellow flag, it means there is a so-called slippery area not far ahead. White flag
When a white flag appears, it means there is a slow-moving vehicle ahead. It could be an ambulance, or a tow truck, or a race safety vehicle. When seeing a white flag, drivers should drive carefully and even slow down appropriately. Red flag
A red flag indicates that the race or trial ended early for some reason. Red flags will be displayed at various locations throughout the track at the same time. At this time, the driver should return to the pit lane at the end of the track and standby there to learn whether and when the race will resume. Blue Flag
The Blue Flag indicates that a faster vehicle is approaching from behind and is ready to overtake. Then the driver should move closer to the - side to make way for the car coming from behind. In an F1 race, if a driver fails to clear the overtaking path for the following car after waving the green flag three times, the driver will be penalized 10 points. Green flag
The green flag indicates that the obstacle ahead has been cleared and the driver can accelerate again to race speed and overtake. Black flag
If the driver's number is displayed on the starting line and a black flag appears next to it, it means that the driver needs to report to the pit station after completing this lap. When a driver needs to be disciplined for inappropriate racing behavior, or when a driver commits a foul during a race, a black flag needs to be shown to the driver. When this signal occurs, generally speaking, the driver may be disqualified from the race or receive a time penalty. Flag with red circle on black background
If the driver’s number is displayed on the starting line and a red circle flag on black background appears next to it, it means that the driver needs to contact the service station immediately. When race officials suspect that a driver's car has a mechanical problem and needs maintenance, a black-on-red-circle flag will be displayed. Colored checkered flag
When the colored checkered flag appears, it means that the game or practice session is over. At this time, all drivers must return to the pit lane or gather in the starting area. From here, drivers need to drive their cars to pre-race inspection, where the cars need to be inspected to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the competition.
For the winner of each race, the checkered flag will be waved for him; for the runner-up and subsequent drivers, the checkered flag will be displayed statically.
In the 45 years that the F1 race has been held (1950 to 1995), 580 races have been held. The largest number of races has been held in Europe, with 407 races, mostly in Monza, Italy. *** has 45 times, followed by Monaco, Zandvoort, Spa, Silverstone and Nuremberg. The least is Oceania with only 11 times.
In the past, car races often used city streets and highways as tracks, and the rules of the competition were not perfect, so the players suffered great limitations. With the emergence of professional tracks, Competition rules are also being constantly improved to enable drivers to perform better. They can be divided into two categories;
First, due to taking into account the safety of the competition and the fairness of competition, the FIA Three principle rules were formulated.
In order to provide racing drivers with a relatively fair competitive environment so that they can realize their potential, the organizing committee has made clear regulations on the various dimensions of the racing cars, including the weight and size of the racing cars. , fuel type, cylinder and tire size are all stipulated. There are also specific regulations on the installation of aerodynamic devices. Because this device has downward pressure on the tires, it can increase the vehicle speed.
Organizing Committee In order to prevent accidents, the association provides the most complete safety measures. It has regulations on the basic structure of the car, military tires, safety rubber fuel tanks, fuel flame retarders, safety helmets and other devices. It also provides regulations for drivers to enter and exit the cockpit. The size of the tank and cabin are all stipulated. At the same time, the location of the fuel depot and the location of the fuel in the maintenance station are also stipulated, and protective measures are also required.
The reason why the organizing committee stipulates that only one event will be held every year 16 races. The prohibition on increasing the number of races is to prevent heavy financial burdens on teams and individuals. The cylinders of the racing engine should be oval and cannot exceed 12. At the same time, there must be 4 stroke interchangeable types. And naturally aspirated; two of the four tires of the car can be driven.
Due to the particularity of the F1 competition, the length, width and road surface conditions of the dedicated track, There are extremely strict requirements for safety measures. This is to avoid danger. Therefore, the general track is circular, each lap is 3.7 kilometers long, and the total length of the track is 305?320 kilometers. He generally cannot have For straight tracks that are too long, there should be wide grass or sand next to the track to reduce the threat to spectators.
For a qualified dedicated track, the following equipment is indispensable;
1. The track must have many curves to control the speed of the car. The current track is between 3 and 7,000 meters per lap and between 7 and 11 meters wide.
2. The starting and finishing straights must be able to place two cars side by side without feeling crowded, so it is generally required to be 12 meters wide and about 250 meters long.
3. For the sake of the audience For safety, the stands must be separated from the track by 1.2-meter-high railings and barbed wire.
4. Cameras and TV towers must be installed on the track to facilitate television broadcast.
5 , in order to allow the audience in the stands to see the whole process of the game clearly, a large-screen TV must be installed opposite the stands.
6. Security personnel should set up observation stations in relatively dangerous areas to ensure safety. Personnel can keep the track clear at all times, handle emergencies in a timely manner, and send potential dangerous safety signals to riders.
7. Have a helicopter to provide first aid to injured riders.
8. There must be a medical station with an operating room and an emergency room in the protective location next to the repair station.
9. The participating teams must be equipped with a permanent facility maintenance station.
10. The sponsor’s reception stand is set up on a high stand behind the repair station and must be It must be able to overlook the repair station.
11. There must be a parking lot for transport vehicles and campers.
12. In order to facilitate the commander to communicate with the safety personnel through the radio device, To ensure the smooth progress of the race, the race control tower must be set up where the entrance to the pit station can be seen, which is the second floor of the entire control tower
In 2007, there were many changes in F1, as follows List the summary of the changes:
Tires
The single tire supplier system was originally expected to be implemented in the 2008 season.
Due to the withdrawal of Michelin, it was moved one year earlier. Implemented,
Bridgestone will provide all tires required for F1 events from 2007 to 2010.
And the quantity is rationed according to the rules of the event.
That is to say, each driver can only use a maximum of 14 sets of tires in the entire dry race.
Four of the sets will be used for free practice on Friday, and the remaining 10 sets will be used for the rest of the schedule.
Engine
In terms of engines, each engine must complete two complete races.
It will continue to be used in 2007, but the content will be slightly changed.
The definition of "race week" begins on Saturday, and the new extended free practice period on Friday is not included in the two full races.
In addition, starting from the 2007 season, the engine will enter a frozen development period. Starting next year, each team will have to use it in the last two events of this year's season.
The V8 engine of the same design, the maximum speed is limited to 19,000 rpm
Racing drivers of major teams in 2007:
Ferrari Raikkonen Massa
McLaren Alonso Hamilton
Renault Fisichella Kovalainen
BMW Handfield Kubica
Williams Rosberg Wurz
Toyota Ralf Trulli
Honda Button Barrichello
Red Bull Coulthard Webber
Uz Speed ??in Toro Rosso
Super Aguri Sato Takuma Davidson
Spyker Albers Sutil