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The top notchFormula one is the highest class of racing sanctioned by FIA.The inaugural season was in 1950.A season consists of races called Grand Prix (Grand Prize in French).“Formula” is set of rules to be followed by the manufacturers and the drivers.One of the fastest type of races owing to the aerodynamic design of cars.HistoryGrand Prix Motor Racing: A precursor to the modern day Formula One racing.Started in France in 1894. Involved racing from one town to the next.Evolved into endurance races.High rate of fatality owing to poor safety standards.Post World War II, evolved into Formula One.Was a medium for car manufacturers to promote their cars. French has special interest in motor cars.First racing took place on July 22, 1894 organised by Le Petit Journal between Paris and Rouen distance of 126 km.Count Jules-Albert de Dion won the race in 6 hours 48 minutes at an average speed of 19 km/h (12 mph) and 3 mins the 30s ahead of the runner-up.James Gordon Bennett Jr., who was the owner of New York Herald,