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Motorsport 101
The basics, the jargon, and the great debates — start here.
What are the different types of motorsport?
The main types of motorsport are open-wheel (F1, IndyCar), sports car and endurance racing, GT racing, motorcycle Grand Prix, rally, and stock-car/oval racing.
What is motorsport?
Motorsport is competitive racing with motorised vehicles — from Formula 1 and MotoGP to rallying, endurance racing and stock cars — governed by bodies like the FIA and FIM.
What is the difference between Formula 1 and IndyCar?
F1 is a global championship where each team builds its own car and races mostly on road and street circuits; IndyCar is a US-based series using a spec car and racing on a mix of ovals, road courses and street tracks.