2019 Formula One season facts for kids

The 2019 Formula One season was the 70th year of the Formula One World Championship. This exciting motor racing championship is the highest level of competition for special open-wheel racing cars.

The 2019 season kicked off with the Aussie Grand Prix on March 17, 2019. It ended with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 1, 2019.

What is Formula One?

Formula One, often called F1, is a type of motor racing where drivers compete in very fast, open-wheel cars. These cars are designed for speed and precision. The championship is a series of races called "Grands Prix" held all over the world. Drivers and teams earn points based on how well they finish in each race. At the end of the season, the driver with the most points wins the Drivers' Championship. The team with the most points wins the Constructors' Championship.

Who were the top drivers in 2019?

The 2019 season saw some incredible racing and fierce competition. Lewis Hamilton from the Mercedes team was a dominant force, winning many races. His teammate, Valtteri Bottas, also had a strong season. Other top drivers included Max Verstappen from Red Bull Racing and Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel from Scuderia Ferrari.

Which teams competed in 2019?

Several famous teams battled it out for the Constructors' Championship in 2019. The main teams were:

• Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport
• Scuderia Ferrari
• Aston Martin Red Bull Racing
• McLaren
• Renault
• Toro Rosso
• Racing Point
• Alfa Romeo Racing
• Haas
• Williams

Where were the 2019 races held?

The 2019 Formula One season visited many different countries and famous race tracks around the world. Here are some of the exciting places where the Grands Prix took place:

• Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Australia
• Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain
• Shanghai International Circuit in China
• Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain
• Circuit de Monaco in Monaco
• Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Canada
• Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom
• Hockenheimring in Germany
• Hungaroring in Hungary
• Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium
• Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in Italy
• Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore
• Suzuka International Racing Course in Japan
• Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico
• Circuit of the Americas in the United States
• Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi

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