The basic ground rules of F1

The sporting regulations are the framework of rules used for running Grands Prix.
They define basic ground rules such as:

• The length of a Grand Prix must be the least number of laps that exceeds 305km (189.5 miles).
• What happens if a race has to be stopped.
  
• Whether a Grand Prix happens regardless of rain. (It does.)
• The points system: (currently 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points for the first eight places in the race).
• Driving etiquette, such as the one-move rule, and transgressions, such as jumping the start, passing under yellow no-overtaking flags and ignoring blue flags (which instruct a lapped car to move aside).
• Tyre allocation. Currently a maximum of 12 sets per weekend for each car.
• Penalties. Anything from a small fine up to exclusion from the world championship depending upon the seriousness of the offence.