Speed fascinates everybody. The thrill offered by a vehicle that's cruising at 200 km/hour exhilarates the hearts of many. At the same time, many of us derive this thrill by watching motorsport.

Motorsport is a manifestation of the human desire to see man and machine set the ultimate pace. It embodies the human thirst to keep breaking the speed limit and be fast as possible.

As a sports buff, you must be aware that there are various types of motorsport. Each form has its own loyal fan following. Also the thrills offered by each form of motor sport is different

Different types of motorsport

Formula One: Formula One, also known as F1 is one of the most popular forms of motorsport. Its popularity stretches from the sands of Middle East to the scenic Scotland to the dense forests of Brazil. The teams participating in this sport aim for two types of championship- the driver's championship and the constructor's championship. Most of the teams that take part in F1 are auto manufacturers like Ferrari, Mercedes, and Renault etc. These teams are also co-partnered by other large business houses like Vodafone, ING insurance etc. Each team is allowed to have two cars. The races take place on specially- constructed tracks or on closed streets. The driver as well as the team is awarded with points based on the position obtained by them in the races. At the end of the season, the team and the driver with the highest points are crowned as world champions.

World Rally Championship: World Rally Championship takes the drivers and the teams across various destinations. It is very popular amongst car and sports enthusiast as it tests the endurance of both the car and the driver. This form of motorsport has the drivers driving their cars on the ice-laden lanes of Scandinavia as well as dust laden roads of Mexico. Like Formula 1, the drivers and the teams fight separately for the championship. The difference between Formula 1 and WRC is that there are no separate tracks in the case of latter. Similarly, the cars are not specifically built for racing purpose. The cars driven in this kind of motorsport are ordinary cars that are tweaked for making them rally-fit.

Grand Prix motorcycle racing: This form of motorsport involves the use of motorcycles or bikes. The participating motorbikes are categorized according to their engine capacity. Currently, there exist categories for 50 cc, 80 cc, 125 cc, 250 cc, and the 500 cc which is also referred to as MotoGP. The race takes place on specifically built tracks. Japanese manufacturers like Honda, Yamaha, and Suzuki etc dominate motorcycle racing.

These are some of the most popular forms of motorsport and each is unique and exciting in itself.