Formula 1, abbreviated to F1, championships take place annually. Traditionally in Europe, the championship is incorporating more and more venues outside of Europe, organised and regulated by FIA its governing body. The first Formula 1 took place at Silverstone in England.

It is a test of driver and vehicle followed by millions of fans on television throughout the world. There is also a very lucrative sideline of merchandise relating to the drivers and to the teams, which is really big business.

The season culminates with the driver with the most points being declared the champion driver and the most succesful vehicle constructor taking their own trophy.

Events take place over a week-end with practice sessions over the Friday and Saturday determining the grid positions for the race on the Sunday. The fastest during practice takes the envied and advantageous pole position, the first on the grid. Only 2 cars/drivers from each team are permitted.

Most races take place on purpose built circuits but there are a few which are street races - the most famous being the Monte Carlo Grand Prix.

F1 GRAND PRIX MOTOR RACING 2008

Changes and additions including the removal of USA and the inclusion of new venues Singapore and Valencia mean there will be 18 Grand Prix in the 2008 season, one more than in 2007.

Formula 1 Grand Prix Calendar 2008 and circuits:

Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne - March 16
Malaysian Grand Prix, Kuala Lumpur - March 23
Bahrain Grand Prix - April 6
Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain - April 27
Turkish Grand Prix, Istanbul - May 11
Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo - May 25
Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal - June 8
French Grand Prix, Magny-Cours- June 22
British Grand Prix, Silverstone - July 6
German Grand Prix, Hockenheim - July 20
Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest- August 3
European Grand Prix, Valencia, Spain - August 24
Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps - September 7
Italian Grand Prix, Monza - September 14
Singapore Grand Prix - September 28
Japanese Grand Prix, Fuji Speedway - October 12
Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai - October 19
Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo - November 2

2008 Season F1 Grand Prix Participating Teams and their drivers:

BMW Sauber - Nick Hheidfeld & Robert Kubica
Ferrari - Kimi Raikkonen & Felipe Massa
Force India - Adrian Sutil & Giancario Fisichella
Honda - Jensen Button & Rubens Barichello
McLaren - Lewis Hamilton & Heikki Koalainen
Red Bull - David Coulthard & Mark Webber
Renault - Fernando Alonson & Nelsiho Piquet
Super Aguri - Takuma Sato & Anthony Davidson
Toyota - Jarno Trulli & Timo Glock

2007 GRAND PRIX
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