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European Grand Prix Racing: Formula 1 began with early 20th-century European Grand Prix races. These road races drew international drivers.
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Formation of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA): The FIA, founded in 1904, is motorsport's regulating body and helped standardize racing rules.
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The First World Championship: 1950 saw the first Formula 1 World Championship. The FIA and numerous racing teams collaborated to form the championship.
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The 1950 British Grand Prix: Formula 1 began with Silverstone's British Grand Prix. Formula 1's first champion was Alfa Romeo's Giuseppe Farina.
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Formula 1's technical regulations: have evolved. Updated regulations protect the sport's safety, competition, and technology.
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Global Expansion: F1 gained popular outside Europe soon. North America, Asia, South America, and Australia races made it a global championship.