2015 Formula One season Facts for Kids

The 2015 Formula One season was a super exciting year for Formula One racing! It was the 66th season of the Formula One World Championship, which is the highest class of racing for open-wheel cars. In this season, Lewis Hamilton became the champion, driving for the Mercedes team. Mercedes also won the Constructors' Championship, which means they were the best team overall.

What is Formula One Racing?
- Key Drivers and Teams in 2015
  - Mercedes' Dominance
- Exciting Moments and Records
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What is Formula One Racing?

Formula One, often called F1, is a very fast and thrilling sport. It involves special open-wheel racing cars that compete on tracks around the world. Drivers race to win points, and the driver with the most points at the end of the season becomes the World Champion. Teams also compete for the Constructors' Championship.

Key Drivers and Teams in 2015

The 2015 season had many talented drivers and strong teams. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were the main drivers for the Mercedes team. Other big teams included Ferrari with Sebastian Vettel, and Williams with Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas.

Mercedes' Dominance

The Mercedes team, with their amazing F1 W06 Hybrid car, was incredibly strong in 2015. They won many races and secured the Constructors' Championship early. This was their second time winning this championship in a row!

Exciting Moments and Records

The 2015 season had many memorable moments.

Hamilton's Championship Win

Lewis Hamilton successfully defended his title from the previous year. He won the championship at the United States Grand Prix. This was a huge achievement for him and his team.

Vettel's First Ferrari Win

Sebastian Vettel had a great moment in Malaysia. He won the race for Ferrari, which was their first victory since 2013. It was also Vettel's first win since 2013, making it a very special moment for him.

Max Verstappen's Debut

A young driver named Max Verstappen made his Formula One debut in 2015. He was very young but showed incredible talent. Max set two new records in his first two races:

He became the youngest driver ever to start a Formula One race.
He also became the youngest driver to score points in a race.

These were amazing achievements for such a young driver!

Nico Rosberg's Season

Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton's teammate at Mercedes, also had a strong season. He finished second in the championship, right behind Hamilton. He won several races, including the Spanish Grand Prix.

American Driver Alexander Rossi

The season also saw an American driver, Alexander Rossi, make his debut. He first raced at the Singapore Grand Prix and also competed in his home race, the United States Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton successfully defended his title after winning the United States Grand Prix
Mercedes won their second consecutive World Constructors' Championship at the Russian Grand Prix with the F1 W06 Hybrid
Max Verstappen (pictured at the Malaysian Grand Prix) set two records in his first two races: youngest driver to start a race, and youngest driver to score points.
In Malaysia, Sebastian Vettel secured Ferrari's first victory since the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix and his first victory since the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix.
Nico Rosberg leads the field on the opening lap of the Spanish Grand Prix. He would go on to win the race.
American Alexander Rossi, seen here driving at his home race, made his Formula One race debut at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Nico Rosberg finished the season ranked second for Mercedes, 59 points behind Hamilton.