What are some of the reasons for retirement at F1 races?

Question

What are some of the reasons for retirement at F1 races?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

usually some sort of mechanical problem, blown engine, failed suspension or computer failure. Accident of course...

Also being black flagged by the FIA for rules violation. Can be as simple as crossing the white line leaving the pit area before it ends, running the light at the end of pit lane or being accused of rough driving.

Only cars that are running within the last lap of the race get classified, given a numbered finishing position, for the race. If you do not make it that far you are considered to finish the same as someone that may not even have started the race.

Answer 3

1.Collision(most common)

2.Engine Failure

3.Tyre Blowup(We've seen in the past that Hamilton,who is a regular victom of this,heroically still manages to drive throughout the race)

4.Pit lane accident

5.Race control

6.fatal accident

Answer 4

Crashes

Mechanical Failure

Race Stewards decision if the driver is in the wrong