Race Weekend Structure

  1. Friday: Free Practice 1 & 2 - Teams collect data on car performance.
  2. Saturday:
    • Free Practice 3
    • Qualifying:
      • Q1: 20 drivers, bottom 5 eliminated.
      • Q2: 15 drivers, bottom 5 eliminated.
      • Q3: Top 10 battle for pole position.
  3. Sunday: The main Grand Prix with grid positions based on qualifying results.

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Points System:

  • 1st: 25 points
  • 2nd: 18 points
  • 3rd: 15 points
  • 4th: 12 points
  • 5th: 10 points
  • 6th: 8 points
  • 7th: 6 points
  • 8th: 4 points
  • 9th: 2 points
  • 10th: 1 point
Tire

Tire & Strategy:

  • Three tire compounds per race: Soft (red), Medium (yellow), Hard (white).
  • Each driver must use at least two different compounds in dry conditions.
  • Pit stops play a crucial role in race strategy.

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Safety & Regulations:

  • Flags:
    • Yellow: caution
    • Red: race stopped
    • Blue: allow lapping cars to pass
    • Green: go
  • DRS: Drag Reduction System - allows drivers to open rear wing to reduce drag and increase speed.
  • Penalties: Time penalties, grid penalties, and disqualification for rule violations.

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