EN: We use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'use') to talk about future plans or events that are scheduled to happen.
日本語: 未来の計画や、予定されている出来事について話すために、「will」の後に動詞の原形(例:「use」)を使います。
We will watch the race tomorrow.
私たちは明日その試合を観戦します。
EN: The 'British Grand Prix' is one of the oldest and most famous races in the Formula One calendar, traditionally held at the historic Silverstone circuit in England.
EN: We use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or events that are scheduled to happen.
日本語: 未来の計画や、予定されている出来事について話すには、「will」の後に動詞の原形を使います。
The team will start the race tomorrow.
そのチームは明日試合を始めます。
EN: Silverstone is a historic racetrack in England, famous for hosting the very first Formula One World Championship race in 1950. A 'parade lap' (or formation lap) is a traditional pre-race event where drivers drive slowly to warm up their tires and wave to the fans.
EN: The phrase 'be made of' is used to describe the materials used to create an object, where the material is still recognizable. 'Thousands of' is used to express a very large, indefinite number of things.
日本語: 「be made of」という表現は、物を作るのに使われた材料(その材料が完成品の中でもはっきりと見分けられる場合)を表すために使います。「thousands of」は、何千もの、非常に多いが正確には特定されない数を表します。
The table is made of wood.
この机は木でできています。
EN: Lego bricks are globally recognized toys, but in recent years, Lego has partnered with major brands like Formula One to build life-sized or scale models of real racing cars, bridging the gap between toys and professional engineering.
EN: We use 'before' to show that one action happens earlier than another. It can be followed by a noun phrase or a whole clause (subject + verb).
日本語: 「before」(~の前に)は、ある動作が別の動作よりも先に起こることを表すために使います。その後には名詞句を置くこともできますし、完全な節(主語+動詞)を置くこともできます。
Wash your hands before you eat dinner.
夕食を食べる前に手を洗ってください。
EN: In motorsports like Formula One, a 'parade lap' (also known as a formation lap or warm-up lap) allows drivers to warm up their tires and engines, and gives fans a close-up view of the cars before the high-speed competition begins.
EN: We use a hyphen (-) to connect a number and a noun (like 'four-time') to make an adjective. This adjective describes the noun that comes after it, and the noun inside the adjective is always singular.
日本語: ハイフン(-)を使って数字と名詞(例:'four-time')をつなぎ、形容詞を作ります。この形容詞は後ろの名詞を修飾し、形容詞内の名詞は単数形を使わなければなりません。
He is a three-time winner of the race.
彼はそのレースの3回のチャンピオンです。
EN: Max Verstappen is a famous Dutch racing driver who has dominated Formula One in recent years. Winning the world championship four times places him among the all-time greats of the sport.
EN: The preposition 'for' is used after the verb 'drive' to show which team or company a person works for.
日本語: 前置詞「for」は動詞「drive」(運転する/所属する)の後に置かれ、その人が所属または働いているチームや会社を表します。
She drives for Ferrari.
彼女はフェラーリチームのために走っています。
EN: In motorsports like Formula One, drivers are said to 'drive for' a specific constructor or team, which sponsors them and builds their cars. 'Red Bull' refers to Red Bull Racing, one of the most successful teams in modern F1.
EN: To make a negative sentence in the simple present tense with a singular subject (like 'he', 'she', 'it', or a person's name), we use 'does not' (or 'doesn't') followed by the base form of the verb (without 's').
日本語: 現在単純形で、主語が単数(he、she、it、または人名など)の場合、否定文を作るには「does not」(または短縮形の doesn't)を使い、動詞の原形(sを付けない)を続けます。
He does not like coffee.
彼はコーヒーが好きではありません。
EN: In Formula One, 'format' refers to the schedule and structure of the race weekend (e.g., practice sessions, qualifying, sprint races, or pre-race parade activities). Drivers like Verstappen often have strong opinions about changes to traditional formats, balancing entertainment value for fans against sporting integrity and safety.
EN: Use 'look like' followed by a noun to describe what someone or something resembles in appearance.
日本語: 「look like」の後に名詞を置いて、誰かまたは何かが外見上どのように見えるかを表します。
She looks like her mother.
彼女は母にとても似ています。
EN: Formula One drivers are highly respected professional athletes who drive extremely fast, high-tech machines. Max Verstappen's comment reflects his concern that driving toy-like Lego cars diminishes the serious, professional image of the sport and its competitors.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by an infinitive verb (to + verb) to show what someone desires to do.
日本語: 動詞「want」(欲しい)の後には不定詞(to+動詞の原形)が続き、誰かが何かをしたいと思っていることを表します。
She wants to buy a new car.
彼女は新しい車を買いたいと思っています。
EN: We use the preposition 'on' to describe being on top of a large vehicle like a truck, bus, or train.
日本語: 前置詞「on」を使って、トラックやバス、電車などの大型の乗り物の上にいることを表します。
The children stand on a school bus.
子供たちはスクールバスの上に立っています。
EN: In Formula One, the 'drivers' parade' is a traditional pre-race event where drivers are introduced to the crowd. Traditionally, they ride together on a flatbed truck, which allows them to interact with fans and media in a relaxed, unified setting.
EN: Using the conjunction 'and' to connect two actions (verbs) done by the same subject.
日本語: 接続詞「and」を使って、同じ主語が行う2つの動作(動詞)をつなぎます。
She plays the piano and sings songs.
彼女はピアノを弾き、歌います。
EN: In motorsport events like Formula One, the driver parade is a traditional pre-race ceremony where drivers ride together to greet the crowd and speak to broadcasters, helping to build excitement before the main event.
EN: We use 'more' before longer adjectives (usually two or more syllables) to make comparison. For example, 'more fun' and 'more professional'.
日本語: 比較級を作るには、長い形容詞(通常は2音節以上)の前に「more」を置きます。例えば「more fun」(より楽しい)や「more professional」(より専門的)などです。
This book is more interesting than that one.
この本はあの本よりも面白いです。
EN: Max Verstappen is known for his direct and outspoken personality in Formula One. His preference for the 'old format' (standing on a truck to wave to fans) reflects a traditionalist view of motorsport, where drivers prefer classic, professional presentation over modern, entertainment-focused gimmicks like Lego cars.
EN: The verb 'like' can be followed by 'to' + base verb (infinitive) to express a habit, preference, or something you think is a good idea to do.
日本語: 動詞「like」(好き)の後には「to」+動詞の原形(不定詞)を続けて、習慣、好み、または価値があると思うことを表すことができます。
She likes to read books before going to bed.
彼女は寝る前に本を読むのが好きです。
EN: Max Verstappen is known for his straightforward and sometimes blunt personality in interviews. While many drivers might politely accept promotional events, Verstappen often prioritizes the competitive and professional aspects of racing, which explains his strong reaction to the Lego car parade.
EN: We use 'There is...' to say that something exists. 'There is' is followed by a singular noun (like 'a risk').
日本語: 「There is...」を使って、何かが存在することを表します。「There is」の後には単数名詞(例:「a risk」)が続きます。
There is a problem with my computer.
私のコンピュータに問題があります。
EN: To talk about actions that happened and finished in the past, we use the Simple Past Tense. For regular verbs like 'share', we add '-d' or '-ed' to the end (e.g., 'shared').
日本語: 過去に起こって終わった動作について話すには、「単純過去形」を使います。規則動詞(例:share)は、語尾に -d または -ed を付けるだけです(例:shared)。
Yesterday, we shared a large pizza.
昨日、私たちは大きなピザを分け合いました。
EN: In Formula One, promotional events sometimes feature drivers sharing 'two-seater' cars to give rides to VIPs or for fun parade laps. However, as mentioned in the context, this can sometimes lead to lighthearted or chaotic accidents, especially when custom elements like Lego bricks are involved.
EN: Use 'each other' when two or more people or things do the same action to one another.
日本語: 2人以上の人や物が互いに同じ動作をする場合、「each other」(お互いに)を使います。
The two players shook hands with each other after the game.
その2人の選手は試合の後にお互いに握手をしました。
EN: This sentence refers to an exhibition event in Miami where Formula One drivers drove custom-built cars. The incident highlighted the playful but sometimes chaotic nature of promotional events in modern motorsports.
EN: The verb 'think' can be followed by a 'that' clause to show someone's opinion. In everyday English, 'that' is often left out, leaving just the subject and verb (this is) directly after 'thinks'.
日本語: 動詞「think」(思う)の後には、「that」で導かれる節を置いて、誰かの意見を表すことができます。日常英語では「that」はしばしば省略されるため、「thinks」の後に直接主語と動詞(this is)が続きます。
She thinks English is easy.
彼女は英語は簡単だと思っています。
EN: Formula One (F1) is the highest class of international racing. Drivers like Max Verstappen are highly professional athletes who take the sport very seriously. Verstappen's comment reflects his desire to maintain the traditional, prestigious image of F1, rather than turning pre-race events into playful shows.
EN: The word 'that' is often left out after reporting verbs like 'said'. This connects the main action (said) to the statement that follows (fans will enjoy the event).
日本語: 「said」のような報告動詞の後では、後ろの文全体を導く接続詞「that」がしばしば省略されます。これにより、文がより自然で流れるように聞こえます。
She said she loves music.
彼女は音楽が大好きだと言いました。
IPA発音、定義、例文、インタラクティブクイズ付きの重要な単語。
文中での意味: パレード、行進。公衆の前で行われる展示的な行進のこと。
文中での意味: チャンピオン、競技で1位になった人。
文中での意味: 形式、形、イベントや番組の構成方法のこと。
文中での意味: 道化師、ここでは滑稽で愚かで笑わせるような役割を指します。
文中での意味: 代わりに、その代わりとして
文中での意味: プロフェッショナルな、専門的な、期待される水準とイメージを示すこと。
文中での意味: 記者、取材やニュースを報道する人。
文中での意味: リスク、危険性。
文中での意味: 役員、幹事、ここではフォーミュラ1の公式な管理スタッフを指します。
種類タグ、二言語の定義、使い方の説明、例文を含むフレーズ。
A slow lap around a racetrack by the drivers before the race starts, often to warm up the tires or wave to the fans.
フォーメーションラップ、パレードラップ
To collide with something or someone violently.
衝突する、ぶつかる
To move one's hand to and fro in greeting or departure to someone.
〜に手を振る