Kimi Antonelli storms to US F1 GP victory but is made to wait for title glory
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EN: In news reporting, the simple present tense (e.g., 'wins') is often used in headlines and opening sentences to describe recent events, making the story feel fresh and immediate.
The local team wins the final game.
EN: The United States Grand Prix is held at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. In English, 'Grand Prix' comes from French (meaning 'Grand Prize') and is pronounced /ˌɡrɒ̃ ˈpriː/—the final 'x' is silent.
EN: When an age is used before a noun as an adjective, connect the words with hyphens and use the singular form 'year' (not 'years'). For example: '20-year-old driver'.
She has a 5-year-old son.
EN: In Formula One, starting 'in first place' is also known as having 'pole position' (qualifying fastest before the race).
EN: Use 'finish + ordinal number (second, third, etc.)' to describe someone's final rank or position in a competition or race. In the present simple tense with a singular third-person subject, add '-es' to 'finish' (finishes).
She finishes first in the running race.
EN: In Formula One (F1) racing, finishing in the top three (first, second, and third) is known as 'making the podium' (登上班台/領獎台). Drivers who finish second and third receive trophies alongside the winner and score crucial championship points.
EN: We use ordinal numbers (like 'first', 'second', 'ninth') to show the order or sequence of something. Here, 'ninth' tells us which victory this is.
This is my third visit to Japan.
EN: Formula One (F1) seasons typically consist of 20 to 24 Grand Prix races in a calendar year. Winning nine races in a single season is an exceptional achievement, placing a driver among elite performers in motorsport history.
EN: Use 'by + [amount]' to express the difference or margin between two things, such as points, time, or score.
Our team won the basketball game by five points.
EN: In motorsports like Formula One, drivers earn points across multiple races in a season. A driver can lead by a large margin but still need to wait for mathematical certainty before officially securing the World Championship title.
EN: The verb 'call' can take two nouns (or a noun and a phrase) in the pattern: call + Object + Object Complement (call A B), which means 'to describe or name A as B'.
They call him a hero.
EN: The phrase 'one small step' famously echoes astronaut Neil Armstrong's words on the moon in 1969 ('That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind'). In sports, it is often used modestly to describe a meaningful victory on the way to a bigger ultimate goal.
EN: Use the conjunction 'and' to connect two simple, related complete sentences (clauses).
The concert is in London, and it is tomorrow.
EN: Mexico City hosts the Mexican Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. It traditionally takes place right after the United States Grand Prix on the Formula One calendar.
EN: Use 'can' + base verb (infinitive without 'to') to talk about possibility or future potential. After 'can', the verb never changes form.
She can win the game tomorrow.
EN: In Formula One history, the youngest world champion record has long been held by Sebastian Vettel (who won at age 23 in 2010). Mentioning someone becoming the 'youngest champion' highlights an extraordinary, historic sporting milestone.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
The position of winning a competition or race; the highest rank.
To gain the championship or official recognition as the winner in a sports competition.
A minor achievement or action that contributes to a larger goal.
A major international motor racing event that forms part of the Formula One World Championship.