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The '''Formula One Wiki''' is a non-commercial, academically oriented platform dedicated to the technical, analytical, and regulatory dimensions of modern and historical Formula One racing.

It was created to serve as a structured knowledge base for:
* Motorsport engineering students and researchers
* Data scientists and strategy analysts in competitive environments
* Serious fans of Formula One interested in technical depth beyond mainstream media


== Purpose ==

This wiki aims to:

* Document the design philosophies behind Formula One car architecture
* Analyse race strategy using telemetry and performance data
* Track the evolution of technical regulations across FIA regulatory cycles
* Share advanced engineering insights in aerodynamics, power units, chassis design, and flow mechanics
* Provide accurate, referenced, and structured information suitable for academic or industry citation

== Scope ==

The wiki focuses on the following primary domains:

* [[Aerodynamics in Formula One|Aerodynamics and Flow Control]]
* [[Power units and hybrid systems|Power Unit Design and Efficiency]]
* [[Race strategy modelling|Performance Strategy and Race Modelling]]
* [[Chassis and suspension design|Mechanical and Structural Engineering]]
* [[FIA Technical Regulations|Regulatory Evolution and Compliance]]
* [[Lap time and sector analysis|Data Science and Lap Time Analytics]]

Content is continuously updated to reflect the most current data, concepts, and regulation changes.

== Editorial Principles ==

Articles adhere to the following editorial principles:

* '''Technical Accuracy''': Wherever possible, references are drawn from official FIA documents, team-published data, SAE papers, or credible engineering outlets (e.g., F1.com, RaceTech, The-Race).
* '''Clarity''': Despite the technical depth, articles aim for structural clarity and consistency in format.
* '''Neutral Tone''': All content is fact-based and free of speculation or team-based bias.

== Citation Standards ==

Articles are expected to include inline citations using the `<ref>` tag, and include a “== References ==” section. Where applicable, links to:

* FIA Regulations – [https://www.fia.com/regulations](https://www.fia.com/regulations)
* Technical whitepapers and journals (e.g., SAE Technical Papers)
* Official team releases or documented correlation studies
* Reputable media sources with technical credibility (e.g., AMuS, The-Race)

== Licensing and Attribution ==

Unless otherwise stated, all original content on this wiki is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license.  
Logos, images, and trademarks belong to their respective owners (e.g., FIA, FOM, teams). This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula 1 companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.

== Contributing ==

To contribute:

1. Create an account via [[Special:CreateAccount]]

2. Read our [[Help:Contributing|Contributor Guidelines]]

3. Follow citation and formatting standards

4. Respect editorial integrity

If you have professional experience in motorsport engineering, CFD, or simulation modelling, you are especially encouraged to contribute your expertise.

== Contact ==

For questions, corrections, or proposals, please reach out via the Talk pages or through the [[Help:Contact|Contact Portal]].

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Formula One Wiki is a non-commercial project for educational use. All F1 trademarks, images, and data belong to their respective owners. This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula 1 companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.
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