FIA Formula 1 Racing

The history of Formula One has its roots in the European Grand Prix motor racing of the 1920s and 1930s. However, the foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) standardisation of rules. A World Drivers' Championship followed in 1950. FIA Formula 1 Racing Champions FIA Formula 1 Racing by Year

FIA Formula 1 Racing

Though the modern era of Formula One Grand Prix racing began in 1950, its history goes back to road races in France during the 1890's. The foundation of Formula One began in 1946 with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA's) standardisation of rules.

Following World War II, motor racing initiated a new formula. At the start called Formula A, soon becaming known as Formula 1. It was for cars of 1,500 cc superchanged and 4,500 cc un-supercharged engines. The minimum amount of race distance was reduced from 311 miles to only 186 miles and allowing the Monaco Grand Prix to be re-introduced in 1950. In 1950 FIA, Federation Internationale de l'Automobile announced plans for a World Championship. First defined in 1946 by the Commission Sportive Internationale of the FIA, forerunner of FISA, , the name Formula One was widely used and became official in 1950.

The series has gone through a variety of chasis and engines over the years but still is the premier open wheeled racing series.