How To Find F1 Results

It can be tough to live in America and be a fan of sport that is not popular in the States. The US is the home of tackle football, pro baseball, and NASCAR. Not surprisingly, it can be difficult to follow Formula 1 as the teams are all based in Europe and the majority of the races take place on the continent. In recent years, Formula 1 has been moving away from events in the Americas in favor of holding events in Asia and the Middle East. During the 2008 season, nine of the eighteen events were held outside of Europe. So where exactly can a devout Formula 1 fan find the best news, results, and standings for F1? Here's how to get started:

There are three media outlets that provide F1 coverage in the US, with the internet providing the best opportunity to remain as up-to-date as possible. More traditional media such as radio and television do offer Formula 1 coverage. Sirius Satellite radio is the only option for radio coverage, but given its lack of widespread use is not the best place to seek out news and information. Races are shown on television in the US courtesy of SPEED TV and Fox Sports. Television, however, is not a reliable option as SPEED TV is generally not an option on most cable packages without paying extra money, and Fox Sports typically airs races on tape delay.

The internet, as is true in most sports, is the best place to find the most up-to-date information on news, results, and standings in Formula 1 racing. The league itself operates Formula1.com, providing the best information regarding F1 racing. Yahoo Sports UK offers F1 coverage that is just as comprehensive as the news and results provided on the F1 website. ESPN.com also offers F1 coverage, but not to the extent of Formula 1's own website or Yahoo Sports. ESPN's website combines F1 coverage with Indy Car and NHRA coverage, meaning the depth of information is less impressive than other media outlets.

While it can be difficult to follow Formula 1 racing, it is not impossible. Much like other things in life, tradeoffs must be made. You can wake up at weird hours of the night and catch tape delayed races or spend extra money each month for radio coverage to follow F1, or you can take the simple route. All you need to do is point and click your way around the web and you can quickly find all the news you need regarding Formula 1 racing.