Formula One
Britishnoun
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the top class of professional motor racing
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the most important world championship in motor racing
Example Sentences
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The Bahrain Grand Prix Formula One race is still happening this October, but thousands of miles away in Malaysia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Thousands of spectators will line the route for the unprecedented race, which echoes Formula One contests staged on city streets in Las Vegas, Monaco and Singapore.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Verstappen was previously contracted to the end of 2028, but there were clauses in his contract that would have allowed him to leave at the end of the current Formula One season had he wanted.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
It became a viral sensation and sold out at both the Miami Open and Formula One Miami Grand Prix.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Apparently, for fun, kids like the ones at Chumley enjoy trapeze arts, yacht sailing, Formula One go-kart racing, summering in the winter, horseback riding, and fashion accessorizing.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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