How do drivers get ready? What do the flags mean? And what happens when the race ends? Let's find out!
START EXPLORING ↓Pick up some racing knowledge before your next quiz!
Before the engines roar, drivers put on their special racing suits, gloves and helmets. The team checks the car, tires and safety equipment.
Drivers may also practice on the track and learn how the car feels.
The cars line up on the starting grid. In Formula 1, five red starting lights come on above the track.
When all the red lights go out, the race begins! Drivers must react quickly and race fairly.
Sometimes drivers enter the pit lane to change tires or have the team work on the car. Teams plan when a stop might help them.
Track marshals also use flags to tell drivers important information about the race.
The checkered flag signals the finish of the race. The final results show where each driver finished.
In many big races, the top finishers celebrate on a podium and receive trophies.
A racing driver has lots of helpers. Mechanics work on the car, engineers study how it performs, and strategists help the team make decisions during the race.
Racing is a team sport—even when only one driver is behind the wheel!
Answer four questions and see how much you've learned.
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