Formula 1: The Legend of the Circuits

Explanation: Lewis Hamilton holds the record with 103 Grand Prix wins (as of 2024), surpassing Michael Schumacher's record (91 wins).

Explanation: Ferrari holds the record with 16 constructors' championships, ahead of McLaren and Mercedes. The Scuderia is the most successful and oldest team in the championship.

Explanation: The Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium measures 7.004 km, making it the longest on the calendar. It is famous for its Eau Rouge corner and changing weather conditions.

Explanation: Ayrton Senna won 3 World Championship titles (1988, 1990, 1991), all with McLaren. He tragically passed away at Imola in 1994.

Explanation: Alain Prost is the only French driver to win the World Championship, and he did it 4 times (1985, 1986, 1989, 1993). He also holds the record for podiums (106).

Explanation: The first F1 World Championship began in 1950. The first race took place at Silverstone and was won by Giuseppe Farina in an Alfa Romeo.

Explanation: The Halo is a titanium protection device introduced in 2018. It has already saved several lives, notably during Romain Grosjean's accident in Bahrain in 2020.

Explanation: Michael Schumacher won 5 consecutive titles with Ferrari (2000-2004). Sebastian Vettel also holds this record with Red Bull (2010-2013).

Explanation: Monza in Italy is nicknamed the "Temple of Speed" because it is the fastest circuit on the calendar with average speeds exceeding 260 km/h.

Explanation: The checkered flag (black and white) indicates the end of the race. It is waved when the winner crosses and signals to all drivers that the race is over.

Explanation: A win awards 25 points since 2010. The current scale ranges from 25 points for 1st to 1 point for 10th, plus 1 bonus point for the fastest lap.

Explanation: Sebastian Vettel became World Champion at 23 years and 134 days in 2010 with Red Bull, breaking Lewis Hamilton's record.

Explanation: The Grand Hotel Hairpin (formerly Loews) is the slowest corner on the entire F1 calendar, with speeds of around 50 km/h.

Explanation: Mercedes won 8 consecutive constructors' championships from 2014 to 2021 in the hybrid V6 turbo era, an absolute record in F1 history.

Explanation: Lewis Hamilton holds the absolute record with 104 pole positions (as of 2024), far ahead of Michael Schumacher (68) and Ayrton Senna (65).

Explanation: "Full wet" tires (blue) are used in heavy rain. They can disperse up to 85 liters of water per second at full speed.

Explanation: Jenson Button won the 2009 title with Brawn GP, a team born from the ashes of Honda. It was the only title for this short-lived team.

Explanation: Modern F1 cars can reach approximately 370 km/h on straights (record of 372.6 km/h by Bottas in Mexico 2016). Average lap speed can exceed 260 km/h.

Explanation: Suzuka is nicknamed "The Figure of 8" because it is the only F1 circuit where the track crosses itself via an overpass. It is a technical circuit highly appreciated by drivers.

Explanation: Jim Clark holds the record with 8 Grand Slams in his career. A Grand Slam is achieved when a driver takes pole, leads every lap, sets the fastest lap, and wins.