Taking photographs in Formula 1 can be a bit hit and miss. Here is a short guide on how to get good photographs when you go to a Formula 1 race weekend.

Many fans feel overtaking is one of the most exciting parts of a Formula 1 race. Every driver wants to finish the race first and so overtaking is one of the most important parts of a race to a driver. There are two main types of overtaking - gaining track position over an opponent by physically passing them on the track, and overtaking in the pitlane when one team has a better pit stop than another. This is more of a strategy that ‘proper’ overtaking.

The role of testing in Formula 1 is very important. In the early days of Formula 1, cars were ‘tinkered’ with by mechanics who worked largely on instinct. In today’s Formula 1, every part of the car is tested systematically - both on their own and on the car itself, to ensure maximum performance and efficiency.

Driver’s clothing has a very important part to play in Formula 1 - it offers the drivers great protection against the risk of fire. Fires are becoming rarer in Formula 1, however they are still an integral part of the safety equipment that all teams use. Overalls, boots and gloves are all made from special fire proof materials that ensure that if the driver does become trapped in a burning car, he will be protected until the flames can be extinguished. The overalls are multi-layered and are made of a type of aramid fibres. Aramid fibres, apart from having low flammability, have no melting point and they hold the fabric integrity well at elevated temperatures, making them the perfect material for fire-resistant clothing. The overalls are made as light as possible. They also allow the driver’s skin to ‘breathe’ to allow the sweat from the driver to escape during the race. Patches with corporate and sponsor logos are made of the same material and the threads used to sew the patches on are also made from aramid fibres.

Drivers can lose up to 3kg of sweat in just one race.

There are a number of flags held by marshals around a track during a race weekend. Each flag communicates an essential message to the drivers. But what do they all mean?

From early in his F1 career, David Coulthard became synonymous with stunning race starts, passing numerous cars before the first corner. As David begins his twelve season in F1, the driver tells us about his race preparation, a routine that has seen him become one of the highest point scoring drivers in F1.