AimHigh Magazine #74: F1 – Motor Racing With Passion

Formuła 1 znów przeżywa boom popularności dzięki serialowi Netfliksa i filmowi „F1” z Bradem Pittem w roli głównej. To idealny moment, by wrócić do jej niezwykłej historii — pełnej odwagi, legendarnych kierowców i technologii, które zmieniały oblicze motorsportu. W historię tę przypomni nam Ksawery Pastor, którego tekst już niedługo znajdzie się w jesiennym numerze anglojęzycznej gazetki AimHigh Magazine. Zapraszamy do lektury!

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F1 – Motor Racing With Passion

I would like to tell a fascinating story full of emotions and fast cars, perfect for motor racing fans and this is the history of Formula 1 racing.

F1 is one of the most prestigious and fascinating motor sports in the world. Its history starts in the mid-20th century, when it was decided to create an international motor racing championship. The first official season of the Formula 1 World Championship took place in 1950 at the Silverstone track in Great Britain. It was very amateur for those times.

Racing in the 1950s and 1960s was completely different from what we see today. Legendary drivers such as Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss dominated the tracks. It was a time when cars reached great speeds, but they were also very dangerous. Each race involved a huge risk, and many drivers risked with their lives.

With the development of technology, Formula 1 began to modernize. Better and better engines, improved aerodynamics and new rules were introduced to improve safety. An interesting fact is that the rules of racing in the 50s and 60s, as now millions of F1 fans follow the achievements of drivers from teams such as Red Bull Racing, Mercedes, and Ferrari.

Each team has 2 drivers for a given Grand Prix, which is the maximum number of cars for a race. There were also private drivers who raced in their own cars. In the 1970s and 1980s, unforgettable competitions took place on the tracks, such as the rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt or Ayrton Senna. The 1990s and the beginning of the 21st century were the times of domination by Michael Schumacher and the Ferrari team.

Modern Formula 1 has entered a new era of hybrid engines, increasing care for the environment and advanced technologies. The rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen attracts millions of fans today, and thanks to modern safety systems, drivers are better protected than ever before.

Currently, Formula 1 is not only a sport, but also an advanced technological laboratory, where solutions used later in everyday motoring are tested. The history of Formula 1 is a story of passion and courage of always risking drivers.

Ksawery Pastor (1a)