CNBC's groundbreaking look inside the world of Formula One begins with the dealmakers; those on the money-making side of the business reveal what it takes to turn a profit and how important the funding is to propel the sport forward.
Formula 1 has a long history of innovation and many of the technological advancements designed to help the sport have translated into products in our everyday lives.
Taking a pit stop in some of the host cities that welcome Formula 1 races to explore the impact on their economy and infrastructure.