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===Open-wheel racing===
{{Main|Formula racing|Open-wheel car}}
[[File:Fernando_Alonso_2011_Malaysia_FP1.jpg|thumb|[[Fernando Alonso]] driving the [[Ferrari 150º Italia]] at [[Sepang International Circuit]]]]
[[File:2019 IndyCar Series, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (47966333303).jpg|thumb|The [[Dallara DW12]] IndyCar driven by [[Pippa Mann]] during practice for the [[2019 Indianapolis 500]]]]
[[File:Formel3 racing car amk.jpg|thumb|[[Formula Three]] car racing at the [[Hockenheimring]], 2008]]
[[File:DUT17.jpg|thumb|The 2017 [[Formula Student]] electric race-car of the [[Delft University of Technology]]]]
[[File:In Car Micheal Fitzgerald Cork Racing.jpg|thumb|Racing driver's view]]

In single-seater ([[open-wheel]]) racing, the wheels are not covered, and the cars often have aerofoil wings front and rear to produce [[downforce]] and enhance adhesion to the track. The most popular varieties of open-wheel [[road racing]] are [[Formula One]], [[IndyCar Series]] and [[Super Formula]]. In Europe and Asia, open-wheeled racing is commonly referred to as 'Formula', with appropriate hierarchical suffixes. In North America, the 'Formula' terminology is not followed (with the exception of Formula One). The sport is usually arranged to follow an international format (such as Formula One), a regional format (such as the Formula 3 Euro Series), and/or a domestic, or country-specific, format (such as the German Formula 3 championship, or the British Formula Ford).

Formula One is a worldwide series that runs only [[street circuit]] and [[race track]]s. These cars are heavily based on technology and their aerodynamics. The speed record was set in 2005 by [[Juan Pablo Montoya]] hitting 373&nbsp;km/h (232&nbsp;mph).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.redbull.com/au-en/fastest-f1-records|title=Blink and you'll miss these F1 records|work=Red Bull|access-date=2018-08-08|language=en}}</ref> Some of the most prominent races are the Monaco Grand Prix, the [[Italian Grand Prix]], and the [[British Grand Prix]]. The season ends with the crowning of the World Championship for drivers and constructors.

In the United States, the most popular series is the [[IndyCar Series]]. The cars have traditionally been similar to, though less technologically sophisticated than, [[F1 cars]], with more restrictions on technology aimed at controlling costs. While these cars are not as technologically advanced, they are faster, in part due to their lower downforce compared to Formula One cars, and also because they compete on oval race tracks, being able to average a lap at 388&nbsp;km/h (241&nbsp;mph). The series' biggest race is the [[Indianapolis 500]], which is commonly referred to as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" due to being the longest continuously run race in the series and having the largest crowd for a single-day sporting event (350,000+).

The other major international single-seater racing series is [[Formula Two|Formula 2]] (formerly known as [[Formula 3000]] and [[GP2 Series]]). Regional series include [[Super Formula]] and [[Formula V6 Asia]] (specifically in Asia), [[Formula Renault 3.5]] (also known as the World Series by Renault, succession series of [[World Series by Nissan]]), [[Formula Three]], [[Formula Palmer Audi]] and [[Formula Atlantic]]. In 2009, the [[FIA Formula Two Championship (2009–2012)|FIA Formula Two Championship]] brought about the revival of the F2 series. Domestic, or country-specific, series include Formula Three and Formula Renault, with the leading introductory series being [[Formula Ford]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Formula Ford |url=https://www.formulaford.org.au/about}}</ref>

Single-seater racing is not limited merely to professional teams and drivers. There exist many amateur racing clubs. In the UK, the major club series are the [[Monoposto Racing Club]], BRSCC F3 (formerly ClubF3, formerly ARP F3), Formula Vee and Club Formula Ford. Each series caters to a section of the market, with some primarily providing low-cost racing, while others aim for an authentic experience using the same regulations as the professional series (BRSCC F3). The SCCA is also responsible for sanctioning single-seater racing in much of North America.

There are other categories of single-seater racing, including [[kart racing]], which employs a small, low-cost machine on small tracks. Many of the current top drivers began their careers in karts. [[Formula Ford]] represents the most popular first open-wheel category for up-and-coming drivers stepping up from karts. The series is still the preferred option, as it has introduced an aero package and slicks, allowing the junior drivers to gain experience in a race car with dynamics closer to Formula One. The [[Star Mazda Series]] is another entry-level series. [[Indy Lights]] represent the last step on the [[Road to Indy]], being less powerful and lighter than an [[IndyCar]] racer.

Students at colleges and universities can also take part in single-seater racing through the [[Formula SAE]] competition, which involves designing and building a single-seater car in a multidisciplinary team and racing it at the competition. This also develops other soft skills, such as teamwork, while promoting motorsport and engineering.

The world's first all-female Formula racing team was created in 2006. The group was an assemblage of drivers from different racing disciplines and formed for an MTV reality pilot, which was shot at [[Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca]].

In December 2005, the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|FIA]] gave approval to [[Superleague Formula]] racing, which debuted in 2008, whereby the racing teams are owned and run by prominent sports clubs such as [[A.C. Milan]] and [[Liverpool F.C.]]

After 25 years away from the sport, former [[Formula 2]] champion [[Jonathan Palmer]] reopened the F2 category again; most drivers have graduated from the [[Formula Palmer Audi]] series. The category is officially registered as the [[Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile|FIA]] Formula Two championship. Most rounds have two races and are support races to the [[FIA World Touring Car Championship]].