Formula One

British

noun

the top class of professional motor racing
the most important world championship in motor racing

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A crash ended his Formula One racing career.

From BBC

Donnelly said he was told after his crash by a surgeon that he would never drive a Formula One car again.

From BBC

This was the first time he has driven a Formula One car in Adelaide.

From BBC

He replied "grub" when asked about Britain's disgraced former prince Andrew, and "winner" at the mention of Melbourne-born Formula One driver Oscar Piastri.

From Barron's

Faced with financial difficulty, Aston Martin last week said it would sell the naming rights to the Aston Martin Formula One team for £50 million.

From Barron's

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