Context Formula One (also Formula 1 or F1 and officially the FIA Formula One World Championship) is the highest class of single-seat auto racing that is sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the premier forms of racing around the world since its inaugural season in 1950. Content This dataset contains data from 1950 all the way through the 2017 season, and consists of tables describing constructors, race drivers, lap times, pit stops and more. Acknowledgements The data was downloaded from http://ergast.com/mrd/ at the conclusion of the 2017 season. The data was originally gathered and published to the public domain by Chris Newell. Inspiration I think this dataset offers an exciting insight into a $ billion industry, enjoyed by hundreds of millions of viewers all over the world. So please, explore and enjoy!