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Formula One Grand Prix in Sochi

Evolution of Formula One: from early races to 2014 Sochi Grand Prix

The inaugural Formula One Grand Prix in Sochi to be held on October 10-12
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The modern era of Formula One (the formula in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and cars must comply) began in 1950. Photo: Giuseppe "Nino" Farina became the first World Drivers' Champion on September 3, 1950, Monza, Italy
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Famous Argentinian driver Juan Manuel Fangio dominated the first decade of Formula One racing, winning the World Championship of Drivers five times. Photo: Juan Manuel Fangio in his Maserati before the Grand Prix of Modena, Italy, September 20, 1953.
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Competing in a Formula One race has always been associated with danger as the early car designs offered little in the way of protection. Photo: Circuit Park Zandvoort, the Netherlands, June 19, 1955. The circuit gained popularity because of its fast, sweeping corners
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The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps which is a favourite circuit of many racing drivers and fans. Photo: The start of the Francorchamp Grand Prix in Belgium, June 3, 1956
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Changes in regulations made Formula One cars are significantly safer. Photo: Austria’s Formula One racing car driver Jochen Rindt crosses the finish line, Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, The Netherlands, June 21, 1970
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The Monaco Grand Prix is considered the jewel in the crown of the Formula One races. Photo: Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna steers his McLaren-Honda in front of the Loews Hotel May 12, 1991
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Technical innovation has always been the basis of Formula One. It takes many million dollars in research and development to improve the performance of the cars. Photo: Michael Schumacher, Nicola Larini and Irish Eddie Irvine during the unveiling of the brand new Ferrari F310 F1 car, Maranello, February 15, 1996
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As Formula One changed throughout the years so did its venues. Photo:The Marina Bay Circuit, Singapore, September 22, 2009
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Photo: A general view of the Monaco circuit, May 21, 2004
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Photo: Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 31, 2008
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Photo: Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Mie prefecture, central Japan, 03 October 2014
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Photo: Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, April 9, 2014
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The inaugural Russian Grand Prix will be held at a racing track located near the Olympic Village in the coastal area of Sochi, Black Sea resort host of 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Photo: Russia's Formula 1 racing track in Sochi
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