2020 Formula One World Championship facts for kids

The 2020 Formula One World Championship was a super exciting season of Formula One racing! Formula One is the highest level of car racing in the world, where special open-wheel cars compete. Think of them like super-fast, high-tech rockets on wheels!

The 2020 season was a bit different because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It started later than usual, on July 5th in Austria, and finished on December 13th in Abu Dhabi. Even with the delays, it was a thrilling year for fans and drivers.

What is Formula One?

Formula One is a global sport where teams and drivers race custom-built cars on special tracks. Each race is called a Grand Prix. Drivers compete for points in each race. At the end of the season, the driver with the most points wins the Drivers' Championship. Teams also compete for the Constructors' Championship.

The 2020 Season Highlights

The 2020 season had 17 races, called Grands Prix. Many of these races were held in Europe. The season was very exciting, with lots of close finishes and amazing driving.

Key Races and Winners

• The season kicked off in Austria. Valtteri Bottas won the first race for Mercedes.
• Lewis Hamilton had an incredible year. He won many races, including the Hungarian Grand Prix, British Grand Prix, and Spanish Grand Prix.
• One of the most surprising wins was by Pierre Gasly at the Italian Grand Prix. He drove for AlphaTauri, which was a big moment for his team.
• Another exciting race was the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix in Great Britain. Max Verstappen from Red Bull Racing won this race.
• The season ended in Abu Dhabi, where Max Verstappen also took the win.

Who Won the Championship?

Lewis Hamilton was the big winner of the 2020 season. He won his seventh Drivers' Championship title. This tied him with the legendary driver Michael Schumacher for the most championships ever! His team, Mercedes, also won the Constructors' Championship. They showed amazing teamwork and car performance throughout the year.

How Drivers and Teams Score Points

In Formula One, drivers and teams earn points based on where they finish in a race.

• The winner gets 25 points.
• Second place gets 18 points.
• Third place gets 15 points.
• Points are given all the way down to 10th place.
• An extra point is given for the fastest lap, if the driver finishes in the top 10.

These points add up over the season to decide the champions.

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In Spanish: Temporada 2020 de Fórmula 1 para niños