A green flag, shown at all lap stations during an F1 race, indicates that normal racing conditions are being applied. A green flag is also shown at the start of a race session.

In 2005, Juan Pablo Montoya set the 372.6 km/h (231.5m/h) record while driving at the Monza racetrack. The car was a McLaren-Mercedes.

It is not only the racer who loses a considerable amount of weight in one race. The racing car tire also loses around 500g (1.1 lb).

According to the point scoring system in Formula 1, 25 points are awarded to the winner, 18 points for second place, and 15 points for third place.

A track can be slippery due to debris, water, or oil. A yellow and red striped flag during an F1 race indicates a slippery track.

A blue flag during the F1 race indicates that they are being lapped and the faster cars need to be allowed to pass. The driver must allow the faster car to pass him.

There are around 80,000 separate components in a Formula 1 racing car. It has several hydraulic systems, fuel, inertia, tires, and many other devices.

The tires of an F1 car are changed in just 3 seconds during a pit stop. This is important for the driver to remain focused on time intended to complete the race.

Juan Fangio is the oldest Formula 1 race winner. He achieved the feat at the age of 53 years and 22 days.

A Formula 1 race car driver loses around 3 liters (0.79 gallons) of water in one race due to g-force and hot temperatures. To ensure that the races remain hydrated, 1.5 liters of water are hooked up to the drivers helmet while they are in the car.