How a Formula 1 weekend works

Shown with Formula 1.

1. A standard weekend has three practice sessions, then qualifying to set the starting grid. The fastest qualifier starts first, on pole.
2. The race starts when five red lights go out. Moving before they go out is a false start.
3. In a dry race each driver must use at least two different types of dry tyre, so a pit stop is normally needed.
4. The top ten score points, from 25 for the winner down to 1 for tenth. The drivers' title goes to the most points over the season.

How long

A race is the fewest complete laps covering more than 305 km. If two hours pass first, the leader gets the flag at the end of the next lap.