<h5>What’s Formula 1?</h5><p>Formula 1 (F1) is a hugely popular car racing event where drivers drive around a circuit with the goal of coming first. The cars are different from what we see on the road and are specially designed for this renowned racing event.</p><p>The term ‘Formula 1’ refers to a set of rules established by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) in 1946. All participants have to comply with these rules. The first F1 race took place in Silverstone, England, in 1950.</p><p>This racing competition is held annually, featuring multiple thrilling races held at different circuits worldwide. Each race is called a Grand Prix (GP) and is hosted in a different country.</p><p>This year, 24 races are scheduled, and they have started in Bahrain and will end in Abu Dhabi. Usually, twenty drivers and ten teams (two drivers in each team) participate in this year-long event.</p><h5>Record created at the British GP!</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/newsahoot.appspot.com/F1_b31bc2da74.jpg" alt="F1.jpg"><figcaption>Hamilton’s winning moment. Photo by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.</figcaption></figure><p>Recently, Lewis Hamilton won the British GP (the 12th race this season), held at the Silverstone Circuit in England. As he crossed the finish line, his team (Mercedes), the fans, and many others applauded his victory.</p><p>After all, this victory created by the British driver has set a record. It marked his ninth win at Silverstone, establishing a new record for the most wins by a driver at a single circuit.</p><p>At the age of 39, he is also the oldest F1 race winner in the 21st century.</p><h5>Lewis Hamilton - the legend!</h5><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <video width="100%" controls=""> <source src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/video%2Fa_video_celebrating_hamiltons_win_vidoe_by_mercedes_amg_petronas_f1_team.mp4?alt=media&amp;token=17109263-c53e-4238-b05b-9e535153b04a" type="video/mp4"> </video> <figcaption>A video celebrating Hamilton’s win. Vidoe by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team.</figcaption> </figure></div><p>Lewis Hamilton was born in 1985 in England. He started driving go-karting cars at a young age and won the British Kart Championship when he was 10.</p><p>His talent was recognised, and he signed up for the McLaren and Mercedes-Benz Young Driver Support Programme. This programme supported him in training and developing his skills to become an F1 driver.</p><p>Soon, it was time for him to step up to the big league, and in 2007, he joined the McLaren F1 team. Since then, he has become one of the best drivers ever.</p><p>He holds the record for the most number of World Championship titles, tied with the legendary Michael Schumacher, with seven titles. He started his career with McLaren, currently drives for Mercedes, and will join the Ferrari F1 team next year.</p><p>Will he secure a record-breaking eighth world title, or will he retire with his current achievements? We will have to wait to find out.</p>

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