Motorsport is a very broad sport made up of a large number of professional or amateur competitions spread all over the world. Here, we present to you the most important competitions so that you can get an idea of what motorsport is. Today, the organization responsible for managing this sport is the FIA, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. Please find below the five major competitions representing this sport internationally.
Formula 1 (F1)
Formula 1 is the top category of motorsport, combining cutting-edge technology, team strategy, and extreme driving skills. The races take place on closed circuits around the world, with extremely fast and aerodynamic single-seaters capable of exceeding 350 km/h.
NASCAR
NASCAR is an American championship known for its races on high-speed oval tracks. The discipline is famous for its intensity and frequent contact between cars.
IndyCar
IndyCar is a racing series mainly based in North America, famous for its oval circuits and high speeds. The cars used are single-seaters similar to those in Formula 1.
WRC (World Rally Championship)
The WRC is the World Rally Championship, featuring races on closed roads, often in natural terrain (dirt, snow, asphalt), and includes drivers and manufacturers from all over the world. Drivers must show adaptability and precision to face extreme conditions while traveling the world through different stages.
WEC (World Endurance Championship)
The WEC is the World Endurance Championship and the reference in this category of racing, with long events lasting from 6 to 24 hours. It combines prototype cars and GT category cars, focusing on reliability, strategy, and versatility.