F1 is a car race. The drivers go at over 300 kilometers an hour every race. But F1 cars don't always go so fast at the beginning.
It was much easier than it is today. Modern grand prix (大奖赛) F1 racing began in 1950 in Britain. “Grand prix” means “large prize”. There are races at different tracks (路线) all over the world from March to October every year. So far, F1 has 18 races throughout the year. It means that there are 18 races around the world.
During a F1 race, drivers have to make several stops to change tires (轮胎) and put more petrol (汽油) in their cars. Some people lift the car up, others change the tires. While this person works on the tires, another person puts petrol in the car and a different person cleans the driver's helmet. One person talks to the driver about how to win.
First, cars of different teams have different colors. Then there are a lot of advertisements on the cars.
A. The first F1 race began in France in 1894.
B. To our surprise, all people finish these tasks in just a few seconds!
C. It is one of the most popular sports in the world.
D. A team of people do these tasks together to make the stops short.
E. F1 cars look very colorful.