Formula 1

Formula One (also known as Formula 1 or F1) is the highest class of PRO Series league sanctioned by ION Racing. F1 racing consists of regulated open-wheeled single-seater race cars that can achieve maximum acceleration and handling on closed circuit tracks. This division is home to some of the fastest drivers in the league, and is made to test the limits of drivers from start to finish.

The ION F1 Championship
The ION F1 Championship is a racing tournament that takes place on ten international tracks. The schedule for each track consists of three different practice sessions, followed by a 15 minute qualifying period and a final 30-40 lap no-collision race. Specifics in rules, including corner cut penalties, are usually calculated based on factors in-game. There are two practice sessions on Friday, with another on Saturday, which follows immediately after with qualifying and the feature race.

Points are managed by the position of drivers once the race is finished. These points count towards two versions of the championship: The Constructors' Championship and the Drivers' Championship. The Constructors' Championship counts the overall points gained from a specific team. The Drivers' Championship counts the overall points gained by a specific driver, regardless if they stay in the same team for the duration of a season.

Features
ION's division differs a bit from realistic Formula One races, but many of the same features are present. During Season 1 and Season 2, F1 cars were equipped with ERS, DRS and Fuel Mix capabilities, as well as the ability to change downforces and fuel amounts. Pit stops were able to reset tire wears as well, acting as replacing tires. With Season 3, many new features have been added to further the realism of the series.


 * Front wing and wheel damage (can be broken after hard hits)
 * New tire compounds (soft, medium, hard, inter, wet)
 * Rain and wet conditions based on real weather
 * Upgrade system (car upgrades based on participation)

Teams
The championship consists of twelve different F1 teams, who have two main drivers, as well as reserve drivers, engineers, and a team owner who hires all members to their team. Each team sports a custom livery, outfit and helmet.

These are the 13 different teams currently competing in the F1 Championship for Season 4.


 * KRR
 * Audi Sport F1 Team
 * Aston Martin Racing
 * Brandstar Racing
 * Jaguar Espirit GP Racing
 * FLEET LOTUS Racing
 * Crake Energy F1
 * McLaren
 * Lamborghini Squadra Corse
 * BMW Sauber
 * Uprise Motorsports F1
 * RedStar F1 Team
 * Aerok F1

Champions
"Main Article: List of F1 Champions"