The Right and Easy Way to Enjoy Formula One (and the Other Racings) (EN)
Formula One, abbreviated F1 (or full name FIA Formula One World Championship), is the highest single-seat formula car race class and consists of racing series known as the Grand Prix. The race is held in a circuit or public road in a city that is closed to the public. The result determines two world titles, one for racers and one for constructors. In racing, racing cars can reach speeds of 300 km/h (185 mph) produced by engines that can reach the power of 850 horsepower at around 18,000 rpm (per 2005). By the way, that definition is from Wikipedia.
Maybe in Indonesia (in my homeland), the popularity of this competition is not so popular, even though in the past it was aired on one of the national TV stations, just like what really happens with MotoGP here (then became popular again when Indonesian racer, Rio Haryanto had paved here in the 2016 season). One of the reasons I’ve monitored so far, Formula One’s unpopularity itself is caused by the difficulty of Indonesian viewers to understand following the competition rules which are quite complex and not just “speeding and crossing between cars”. There are several important elements in Formula One that must be paid attention to, such as time records that use units of seconds and milliseconds, then the tire regulation scheme, air temperature and temperature on the track circuit, then there is a strategy scheme at the pit stop (where the contents of gasoline and change the tires for every lap, easy term), then there is the term “radio team” where it is a communication channel between the drivers in the car and the team director in the pit, as well as the starting grid that determines the starting position of the drivers themselves (which is determined by the qualification process which is no less confusing the rules for novice fans). Even so, it’s too bad if we miss a very beautiful, prestigious competition, and make the audience excited. There are several easy but precise and effective ways to watch and enjoy races as beautiful as Formula One.
1. Although It’s Not Compulsory, Follow the Qualification Is One of Your Own Pleasures Before Formula One Race Day
The rules for qualifying in Formula One are very simple.
Qualifications are divided into 3 parts, namely Qualifying 1 (Q1), Qualifying 2 (Q2), and Qualifying 3 (Q3). Q1 (which lasts for 18 minutes), all participants take to the track to record their best time. Since there are 20 cars for this season, five riders must be eliminated in Q1. After Q1 ends, continue with Q2 (which lasts for 15 minutes). The lap time of Q1 is deleted and the remaining 15 riders must compete again quickly. The five remaining racers must be eliminated in Q2. Then in Q3 (12 minutes), the lap time from Q2 is deleted and only 10 riders are left who will determine the pole position winners and the top 10 starting grids. In the Qualification (as well as the Free Practice session), there are penalty rules given to racers if the racer blocks the pace of other racers, crashes into other cars, or violates flag rules. Various types of penalties can be given for various violations. Penalties can be in the form of a decrease in starting position, elimination of lap time, and others. Violations in FP and Q include blocking the speed of other racers, crashing into other cars, or violating flag rules. Cars that break down on a track while undergoing a qualifying round are not allowed to participate in further sessions — unlike in training sessions.
What if the qualification cannot be held for certain reasons? If the qualifying round is canceled, the record time in the practice session can be the deciding starting grid. A racer who has problems in qualifying or does not qualify under the “107% rule” can also be allowed to race if judged fast enough in the training session by the steward.
Then, what is the 107% rule? Here is its keyword, “Drivers who are judged to be too slow will be disqualified, even before the race is completed.” In full, the rules require that racers have a record time not exceeding 107% of the pole position owner. So if the pole owner records 100 seconds, then the other racers may not have more than 107 seconds to be able to take part in the series. If the rider’s time is above 107 seconds, he will be prohibited from participating.
Sources:
1. https://id.motorsport.com/f1/news/ka...85289/
2. https://sport.detik.com/f1/d-3165103...-ikut-balapan
2. If You Have A Favorite Team, Watching Free Practice Sessions Is A Good Way To See Team Development.
There are three training sessions that can be utilized by each team and racer ahead of the race on Sunday. At least one training session must be followed if you want to race. Some racers find the practice boring even though there are actually many benefits to be gained by additional time around the circuit.
In addition to determining car settings, the team can test new components. Installing additional instruments to measure the performance of the car such as aero rakes and additional cameras are also allowed. Devices that are still in the experimental stage like Halo and Aeroscreen are also tested in training sessions. Even new drivers can experience driving an F1 car by getting off at a training session. In this training session also, racers look for speed in one lap (hot lap for qualification) and consistency of speed in several successive laps (stint for the race) by using several different tire components. Racers can also practice their skating abilities (practice start) in the practice or qualification rounds — when the session is still running, they usually train near the pit lane exit whereas after the session ends, they can try practice start in various places including in the starting grid. In other words, free practice is a tool given by the FIA to all teams and drivers to test their various experiments on the settings of each of their cars in every condition that might occur in the race. Teams can run different programs for each of their drivers. One racer, for example, tries a new front wing specification, another racer tries an old specification.
Source: https://id.motorsport.com/f1/news/ka...85289/885289/
3. Race Day Has Arrived! What Do You Need to Know Before Race?
Sunday is the race day. Every time we watch Formula One, we will get information of the name of the Grand Prix (along with its sponsors), then we will be given additional information about the host country, an overview of the track circuit along with information on start/finish locations, pit stops, bends, DRS zones, then moments — moments related to these locations.
Keep in mind, DRS (drag reduction system) is a tool that was introduced in Formula One in the 2011 season with the aim to reduce the aerodynamics of obstacles in the hope of increasing overtaking. DRS can be activated with several conditions, such as the distance of the chaser car and the car in front of it must be less than one second when it passes the detection point. The DRS will open the wing blades that have been set on the rear wing so that it gives the speed of the car that is chasing more and greater opportunity to overtake the car in front.
Source: https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/System...rang_hambat
4. Don’t Occasionally Pass the Podium Moments in All Races!
Let you join the feeling of the celebration when your favorite racers or racers from your favorite team win or at least take the podium!
There are 5 awards that will be received by racers who successfully occupy positions 1, 2, 3, the team that delivered the racer to win (position 1), as well as the racer who won the fastest lap. Of course, the title is 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, constructor winner, and fastest lap award. After handing over the trophy or placard, usually, the national anthem of the racer is played as well as the national anthem of the racing team. After that, the winners will be given beer that will be shaken and then sprayed on the audience and everyone near the podium. In addition, there is a new tradition in F1 where the drivers who win first will say the words of victory to all spectators on the circuit (as well as the audience on television and streaming) in closing the Grand Prix that is played.
5. Finally, Don’t Forget to Check the Latest Racer’s Standings and Constructor Standings (Race Team Standings)
Please note, only racers who finish races in positions 1 to 10 get points. Wikipedia notes that there have been several changes from season to season in Formula One in the points recording system.
For more information on the latest drivers and constructors’ standings in this upcoming 2020 F1 season, please visit https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html after the racing has done.
Also, for your information too, you can watch every race from Formula One on the official broadcaster in your home country. Please check your home country’s official broadcaster of the 2020 season of Formula One in https://www.formula1.com/en/toolbar/broadcast-information.html
Thus, presumably, the readers can get to know the pleasure and enormity of the greatest race throughout human civilization with ease and comfort without the confusion of the rules of the game. This is Formula One!
