Britannica AI Icon

Quick Summary

Motorsport encompasses any sport involving the racing or competitive driving of motor vehicles. This broad category includes various disciplines such as Formula One, stock-car racing, sports-car racing, drag racing, and motorcycle racing.123

Formula One, the most prestigious international open-wheel, single-seat automobile racing competition, features cars capable of speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Sports-car racing involves cars designed for both racing and touring, typically seating two or four people and suitable for high-speed road use. Motorcycle racing, like automobile racing, has numerous forms, including road racing, trials, speedway, motocross, and drag racing. Governing bodies like the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) establish rules and supervise competitions across these diverse motorsport events.45326

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.