Formula 1 racing is a sport which saw a boost in popularity recently. It is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. While driving the F1 cars, The temperature is normally at 45°C for the driver and can go up to 60°C. There’s so much heat and humidity that in a normal race. The F1 driver loses about 2-3 kg in weight. Simply by completing a race because they sweat so much.
The cars are driven at such high speeds That at every turn, the driver has to bear high G forces up to 6 Gs. Formula 1 originated in France. In 1906, a race was held. It was called the French Grand Prix. It means The Great Prize.
Since then, the name Grand Prix continued And till now, during Formula 1 racing This name is used. Back then, car races did not test the speed of the driver. Rather, they focused on the endurance of the driver. The race would stretch from one city to another on normal roads. In fact, the first Grand Prix race lasted 24 hours And was held in Le Mans. If you have watched the film, Ford Vs Ferrari, It was based on this race.
