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How does F1 work?
Formula 1 operates as a global sporting championship with teams like Mercedes and Red Bull competing. Each team designs and builds its own cars, powered by specific engine manufacturers. Drivers score points based on their finishing position in each race, contributing to both a Drivers' Championship and a Constructors' Championship for the teams.
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