Formula one racing

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Formula One 101: Many fans consider Formula One racing to be the pinnacle of auto racing, given that the vehicles are the fastest, most technologically advanced (and most expensive) racing cars in the world. Formula One has quite a long history, dating back to the 1950s. It's a global sport, with races and tracks spread across the globe.

Formula One teams work closely with manufacturers, spending millions of dollars to test and perfect every facet of the cars. They also hire drivers from around the world to test and compete in the two cars that each team fields every race day.

Formula One has two World Championships up for grabs each season, one that individual drivers compete for -- the Drivers' Championship -- and another that car manufacturers compete for -- the Constructors' Championship.

Formula One racing is governed by the FIA, which is in charge of setting. 2006 F1 Drivers' Standings: 1)From Seth Shafer, Your Guide to Formula 1. 1) Fernando Alonso - Renault - 36 points 2) Michael Schumacher - Ferrari - 21 points 3) Kimi Räikkönen - McLaren - 18 points 4) Giancarlo Fisichella - Renault - 15 points 5) Juan Pablo Montoya - McLaren - 15 points 6) Jenson Button - Honda - 13 points 7) Felipe Massa - Ferrari - 9 points 8) Ralf Schumacher - Toyota - 7 points 9) Mark Webber - Williams - 6 points 10) Nick Heidfeld - Sauber - 5 points 11) Jacques Villeneuve - Sauber - 5 points 12) Rubens Barrichello - Honda - 2 points 13) Nico Rosberg - Williams - 2 points 14) Christian Klien - Red Bull - 1 point 15) David Coulthard - Red Bull - 1 point 16) Vitantonio Liuzzi - Toro Rosso 16) Christijan Albers MF1 Racing 16) Tiago Monteiro - MF1 Racing 16) Jarno Trulli - Toyota 16) Takuma Sato - Super Aguri 16) Scott Speed - Toro Rosso 16) Yuji Ide - Super Aguri Source: http://formula1.about.com/od/formulaonenews/a/2006driverstand.htm