History of Formula 1 & Formula One (Automobile Documentary)

Formula One (the formula in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and cars must comply and was originally and briefly known as Formula A) can trace its roots back to the earliest days of motor racing and emerged from the buoyant European racing scene of the inter-years.

There were no shortage of privateers - drivers who operated on their own and who bought and raced their own cars. Nevertheless the formula was dominated by major pre-manufactures such as Alfa Romeo Ferrari Maserati and Mercedes Benz. Although Giuseppe ("Nino") Farina won the inaugural title the key driver in the 1950s was Juan Manuel Fangio who won the drivers' championship in 1951 1954 1955 1956 and 1957 with five different manufacturers.

It was not an easy beginning. In 1952 and 1953 the lack of entrants meant the authorities ran races to Formula Two regulations with Alberto Ascari winning the championship in both years. Of the 20 makes that competed in 1950 most were soon forced out by the cost. Only Ferrari have competed since the off. The toll in races was gruesome - 13 drivers were in F1 cars in the first decade.

Formula One automobile racing has its roots in the European Grand Prix championships of the 1920s and 1930s though the foundation of the modern Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules which was followed by a World Championship of Drivers in 1950.

The sport's history parallels the evolution of its technical regulations. In addition to the world championship series non-championship Formula One races were held for many years the last held in 1983 due to the rising cost of competition. National championships existed in South Africa and the United Kingdom in the 1960s and 1970s.

[JohnBarnett-ql]

An excellent opportunity to see professional racing thanks jlk 2:50

[timomomomo]

This was a very informative Williams F1 commercial

[Anna-zotv]

Stuff about f1 always comes up on pub quizzes so am trying to get into it… here goes!

[MickyMarineCorps]

This isn’t an f1 history this is a British version of it.

[teukel]

Very informative. Would love to have focused on Lotus domination more. But, soooo much to cover and so little time. Well done indeed.

[racdude]

Gotta love how Britain will stand on the shoulders of giants and proclaim they are the tallest. Nonetheless still an interesting and informative documentary.

[moniquelee]

"The sport is more important than anything. More important than any of the people in it. Of course I say what I think. I always have, even if it upsets people like Ecclestone and Balestre. Why should I be afraid of them? The fans aren't here to see politicians and manipulators. They're here to see Alain and Mario and Carlos and me. I am very secure in my feelings about racing. I make a lot of money from it, but one thing I can tell you for sure: if the money disappeared overnight, I would still be in racing, because I love it. The entrepreneurs would be gone." Gilles Villeneuve

[rohanjose]

Mercedes destroying competition since 1930s wtf

[kevmonster]

After WWII, German secrets sorted out between allies
America: we want German rocket scientists.
Britain: Formula 1

[rafifarrasilham]

F1 HISTORY =
1830s era early - 1840s era late
First motor race took place in Paris .

[akschmidt]

"This might be politically incorrect to say, but after copying German methods employing German scientists, us Brits were just the best at it!" That you were, except for a few other countries (cough Italy cough)

[rbilleaud]

Looks like Williams has come full circle. After a period of some success, they're once again fielding second rate drivers in third rate cars.

[SGSUPERMAN]

Funny how we are looking at modern Williams tech.

[Scooby-Dooby-Dont]

They actually were bragging about the fact that the British went after formula 1 while Russia and America got the best scientists in the world haha how is that a “you got that, BUT we got this” situation like…. What 😐

[JB-pwrl]

3:51 "The British are better, that is an absolute, quantifiable fact"
Ferrari: "Have you heard of McLaren?"
Redbull: "Sup old dudes, where is my podium?"
Mercedes: “Sorry, I was busy lapping you with my totally not overpowered engine, come again?”
Haas: "What happened to that French team, Renaut, Renow, Reeenauaw?"
Renault: VIVVVEEEE LEEE FRAAANCEE-
Renault has been removed for being too French.
Williams: "....no. Yeah, no, sorry, we just suck, It definitely does not have to do with the dynastic way in which the team owner inherited her position. She earned that, just like Force Billiona-"
Ferrari: "Wait where is Force India?"
*Woosh * Woosh * Woosh *
Helicopter Whirling - - -
Lance Stroll: "I CAN PARK MY HELICOPTER ON IMOLA ON SUNDAY'S RIGHT? WAIT, CAN ANYONE HEAR ME? MY ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN BUSINESS REALLY HELPS MY MARIOKART PERFORMANCE. IF YOU BEAT ME I WILL TELL MY DAD TO BUY YOUR JOB."
Kimi Raikekekekekekekekoionen: McLaren suck."
Estabon Ocon: "I take this sport seriously and so does my man-crus- . . . hero. . ."

Ferando Alonso leaves the chat.

Daniel Riccardo: " Max, knock knock"
Max Verstappen: "PUSSY"
Lando: “Babe, we talked about this.”
>BroOoMAnCe<

[chedobean]

I hate watching things out of aspect ratio.

[petrockanroll]

Bernie what a wonderful way of describing the similarity between his ascension to boss supreme, monopolist and unrivaled riches and that of the jew! I would go as far as to suspect him if being gay as well.

[jiribalusek]

Today it's all computer modeling ang rapid prototyping.

[Vanpotheosis]

"Slicks are banned"

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Really?

[mamavswild]

This is so arrogantly British I could hardly stand it…I love Britain too, but damn. I was laughing hilariously when they were bragging about dominating the sport (laughs in Germany engineering) they are just lucky that other German cars aren’t in the sport…soon to change in 2025 with Audi and Porsche.