#F1 SUPER LICENSE POINTS TABLE DRIVERS#
There are more severe penalties: moving a drivers grid position, stricter time penalties, or driver suspension.ĭriver's may also be reprimanded, and, after three reprimands concerning driving infringements, they will automatically receive a 10th place grid placement at the next event. A drive through penalty calls for the drivers to drive through the pit lane at the start of the race, and then immediately join the race. The way time penalties are imposed vary, and sometimes may serve as a warning, at the discretion of the stewards. Time penalties force the driver to drive back to their garage and wait for either 10 or five seconds before joining the race. The three most common penalties are time penalties, a five or 10-second delay, and a "drive-through" penalty. If drivers: jump the start of the race, cause an avoidable accident, unfairly block another driver, or speed in the pit lane, they will receive penalties. The Pit Crew is designed to be efficient, and work very quickly so they don't severely impact the driver's time during the race.ĭrivers will be penalized for not upholding driver decorum. The crew is usually chosen from pre-staffed mechanics. 20 people who do very quick maintenance during a race. Mechanics focus on upkeeping the car during races, and after.ĭuring the race, drivers are accompanied by Pit Crews, which consist of approx. And, there are many engineers who work to create the most efficient cars, and each specializes in a specific area of design. There are managers who work for the company and attend races. The drivers are a major component to Formula 1 Teams, but under these teams are not just drivers, but also managers, engineers, and mechanics. Both drivers points are added to the final score for the team at the end of the Grand Prix. If a team has both of their drivers qualify, that magnifies their chances at better scores. These drivers participate in the qualifying sessions, and the best of the 10 move on to the Grand Prix. During a race, there are ten teams that enter two drivers each. Each team can have no more than four drivers during the season, but they must enter at least two drivers for a race.
They each will receive a trophy whilst standing on a podium.Įach team is funded by the luxury car brand they're signed to, such as Mercedes, Ferrari, or Aston Martin. The first three to finish the circuit will receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place respectively. At the two hour mark, whoever is in the lead once they pass the checkered flag is the winner, regardless of whether they reached the final lap. The run time is not allowed to exceed two hours. If there is an interruption at the start, the lights will remain on, and the orange lights will light to signify that there has been an interruption. Once all the lights are lit, they hold for a few seconds and then shut off to begin the race. The traffic light lights up red from left to right, 1 second apart, to signal that the race is beginning. At the official start, drivers line up on the Circuit starting line. The participants are allotted 30 mins to drive in 'pit lanes', lanes that run parallel to the circuit. This lap familiarizes the drivers with the terrain, and also gives a chance to address any vehicle issues. Before the run begins, drivers are given a warm-up lap.
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