Context
Recently, Italian driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One World Champion at the age of 20 years and 68 days, driving for Mercedes.
About Formula One (F1)
- Nature: Formula One is the highest class of international single-seater automobile racing, governed by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
- Governing Body: Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), headquartered in Paris, France.
- Championship Structure:
- Drivers’ Championship: Awarded to the driver who accumulates the highest points during the season.
- Constructors’ Championship: Awarded to the team (constructor) accumulating the highest points through its drivers.
- Grand Prix: Individual races conducted at different circuits across countries as part of the Formula One World Championship.
- Scoring System: Drivers earn points according to their finishing positions in each Grand Prix, with the highest points awarded to the race winner.
F1 and India
- Indian Grand Prix: Held at the Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), from 2011 to 2013. It has not been held since.
- Indian Drivers: Narain Karthikeyan became the first Indian to race in F1 (2005, Jordan). Karun Chandhok was the second (2010).
Q. With reference to Formula One (F1), consider the following statements:
1. Formula One represents the highest class of international single-seater automobile racing.
2. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body of Formula One.
3. The Drivers' Championship is awarded to the constructor whose drivers collectively secure the highest points during a season.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: F1 is the highest class of international single-seater motor racing.
• Statement 2 is correct: FIA governs international motor sport, including Formula One.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Drivers' Championship is awarded to the individual driver with the highest points, whereas the Constructors' Championship is awarded to the constructor based on the combined performance of its drivers.