How to Master the SPA F1 Track! | Nico Rosberg
What is your favourite F1 track in the world and why? I’m looking forward to your comments - Spa is just an epic track! Top comment winner will receive an exclusive surprise! Subscribe now so you don’t miss my latest F1 & Hypercar videos: bit.ly/NicoRosbergYT
My next F1 Fridays episode! We are back on one of the most legendary F1 tracks: Spa-Francorchamps! The Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa F1 Track are just epic! Check out my in-depth analysis of the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix track - of course also showing how to master Eau Rouge! Here I share the F1 drivers’ secrets on how to master the Belgian F1 track. Of course, followed by a hot lap and my F1 Fan Q&A - answering your questions about the 2020 Belgian GP weekend.
Content Guide:
0:00 How to Master the Spa F1 Track!
0:45 In-depth Track Analysis!
14:10 Spa F1 Track Hotlap!
16:17 Fan Q&A: Belgian Grand Prix!
23:46 Top Comment Surprise!
23:56 What's next?
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What is your favourite F1 track in the world and why? I’m looking forward to your comments - Spa is just an epic track! Top comment winner will receive an exclusive surprise! Subscribe now so you don’t miss my latest F1 & Hypercar videos: bit.ly/NicoRosbergYT
Nico Rosberg monza or COTA
Spa because I m Belgian. Great video nico
Zandvoort because of the fans :-)
Monza👌👌 who doesn't love the speed, overtakes and that passionate Italian crowd. Plus you can also take some Pizza in your free time
Austin. Sorry Nico 🙏
It is just crazy that a world champion is so in touch with the fans. The fact that you are so open and honest about believing in yourself is amazing too, that can be an huge inspiration for today's youth. You are an absolute legend man!
Thanks for the suggestions Nico, I'll make sure that I'll this keep in mind when I drive my f1 car at spa.
This. Gold! :D
*In the rain
You know, I really do wish Hamilton or Perez or someone posts this from their official account
I just did 16 laps on assetto corsa VR. Quite dry tho.
@@elramram87 Just about to do the same...
I love how Nico calls the wet areas “rivers”..
I call them rivers of living water
I guess he doesn't refer to the areas where there is rainwater but where there is water flowing over the track
yo uh so with yesterday’s race…..
@@cesarcanul8699 um... so about that day........
Love Nicco’s ability to explain the “why” of F-1 on technical issues like camber and bias. He’s amazing.
My favourite F1 track is the Sochi Autodrom because it has got so much history, character and plenty of great corners.
Lol
sarcasm on a whole new level lol
and so many corpses
😂
Capitalize last letter If you're held hostage.
The way Rosberg react to heavy braking you know he has experienced real 6g braking
14:52 is a good example.
15:43 is probably the best example- into the 2nd gear corner.
He’s not really reacting he’s just stomping on the brake really hard which moves his body
Idk I think most of it has to do probably just running a really stiff load cell brake. Anyone that has runs one will know that you have to react in a similar fashion especially if youre trying to nail a hard braking zone like the bus stop chicane.
Yea, I heard this guy has driven an F1 car or two
@8:00 "you have to remain 5cm off the white line..." Yeah, this is what an F1 driver is all about. Coming in to that corner at speeds that would make me blackout (even in a road car), and you're measuring centimetres to avoid a sliver of paint because it's a bit damp... It's at this point I'd like to give a shout out to the guys at the back of the grid - they might not be winning races, but they are still doing the same thing in a car that they can't even trust. Hats off to those drivers - hopefully soon, someone will give George Russell a good car soon !
GEOOORRGGGGEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
After Sakhir Grand Prix 2020, this comment aged really well
Thats how i feel too. Everyone saying some f1 racers are "bad drivers". NO. Every f1 driver has amazing racing skills in some way. They just make it look easy to drive those rocket ships
He got that car
KZhead suggesting this today and yesterday was the worst spa (no)race ever
Fax
22:40 Nico on confidence - you could see that when he was battling Lewis he would get totally stressed out and it showed in interviews etc. Now that he's retired you can see he's in a much happier place.
Can’t wait for this race, spa when it’s raining is always good
Absolutely! wet races are always so entertaining, but rain + Spa, perfect! lets hope for a good race
@@Joe-hl2ts Hamilton is the goat when there is rain
@@sadeksama5057 Apparently Russell is GOATer
@@TheQuackleDKZ yea Russell is great too
You guys wanted rain? Well there you go there is rain You happy now
I like that an actual F1 driver, let alone one that has won a driver championship, is giving me pointers on this, thank you so much!!!! This is awesome!
14:42 Im impressed at how hard he brakes like if he was on a real F1 car. You are awesome Nico! Thanks for the amazing content!
Expensive simulators have "real feel" brakes, where you have to apply quite some force to actually break, like in a real car. That's why he is "pushing" his body
@@jdalbion i thought he is pushing his body due to the "g-force" muscle memory
@@kelvinadimas8851 that also might be the case, but still he has to apply a lot of pressure on brakes. I've played few times on those simulators, those brakes are no joke, they're really hard to press.
I have a pretty good rig, and I also push myself violently into the seat. My pedal take more force to compress than I weigh.
it's funny how Nico explains things like either the game were extremely real or we are all potentially going to Formula 1 one day. Nico, I love your explanations. This kind of video has given me a new sight of how one of the best drivers you are!
He brakes like as in an f1 car and uses the same breathing technique even in the sim to handle those corners. Insane
I’m a new fan to F1 and Spa has to be my favorite track. It’s so iconic. Your technical insight to the track only makes me respect the track even more. Thank you
You should have seen the track before they sanitized it.
Its so fascinating watching and hearing Nico explaining the tracj
We can see how you are used to the real thing, preparing for the incoming heavy breaking G Force shortly after 15:43, then move the muscles of your face in the direction where the Gs would throw you in the chicane hehe !!
Yup, until the end user simulators like Asetto Corsa or IRacing can somehow simulate g forces and let your neck distroyed after one lap these things will be only games, far and away from the real thing.
@@miguelelgueta5830 motion rigs
@@pancake5830 still doesnt simulate G-force sadly
His body didn’t feel the G at the moment but his eyes remember hahahaa
@@slew9900 g force create numbness and hard to breath, it's really dangerous if you're a rich kid just playing while in quarantine, motion rig is by far the best option here
These videos are so great. It’s fascinating to listen and watch how an F1 drivers approaches these tracks. So many little details. Loved the one around the 13 minute mark about doing all the down shifting in one go towards the end of the braking to not upset the car as much. Great stuff! Please keep these videos coming. Thank you.
Thanks for the awesome commentary and analysis Nico. It's amazing how many things are going on simultaneously at such a fast pace and having to manage it all. You guys are from a different galaxy.
Nico's explanation of the track is what starts my F1 weekend now !
Kind of. I start little bit early with practice 1
haha same
Absolutely
Love these videos, thank you Nico! My favorite is also Spa, I used to haul my Alfa around to trackdays at a couple of tracks in and around NL but the Spa Italia events 2008/2009 will always be my best memories.
Thank you, Nico, it is really a joy to watch and listen to someone with the real experience and a true champion to share his vast knowledge and experience. Keep up with god work. Greetings from Osijek, Croatia. :)
Spa. Feels like you are going somewhere. The weather and the scenery. The flow. The importance of getting the laps right, as there are so few of them during a race. Thank you, Nico. Great analysis. Might be the longest lap I've ever seen at Spa. Miss you on track. Happy you are involved in commentating on Sky, and here.
we want Nico to do an F1 2020 driver career mode for Mercedes with Lewis as his teammate!
Really loving the KZhead content. Gives us an inside look into how the best in the world drive.
Dude your videos are getting better and better each time I watch. It's very quickly becoming not just my favourite F1 content but my favorite content to watch in general. Thanks for the effort. From a World Champion no less.
This channel is insane. He is basically disclosing insane ammounts of valuable info, learned from years of experience at the highest level. Realy good content!
Man I love these videos Nico. They are so informative and much appreciated. It’s like F1 drivers ED. I like when you tell us the Brake Bias you use because it’s very much the same as mine and it’s good to know I was using the correct bias in game to real life. Thank you for these videos. Their awesome.
Russel clearly watched this vid
been waiting for this all week. great analysis not just in game but also giving insights on real racing
ngl this is my fave series on KZhead rn, always so excited for these at the end of the week!
"I haven't seen one of these race simulators for a few years. These latest sims are incredible. Even the weathers spot on, because every time i've been to Spa..... "its bloody pissed down!"
Favorite F1 track, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve... Apart from the fact I live in Montreal, the history behind the track, the numerous grand prix it had held over the years, the people who have won there, it's all stuff of legends, not to forget the unforgiving wall of champions, and those mean straights, you win at Gilles Villeneuve, you are a world champion in the making!
@Rammy it was Kubica who said that right? Good old days...
I think it also has to do with his brake pedal. In one of his resent videos he said it was really hard, so I think he really has to stomp on it to actually brake.
me too, always ride bike at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
I live all the way down in Windsor and make the 8 hour drive every year since I was 16, I simply LOVE the whole weekend in Old Port, the festivities, I saw Arton the last year he drove On Gilles Villeneuve, I believe if memory serves he DNF'd.
This is the best explanation of the reasoning for lines and braking point yet! Love these videos
This was awesome, thank you Nico for doing this. It’s great insight and you also clearly understand the engineering of your car to high level unlike some other drivers. I never thought I would get this kind of analysis from a world champ. Keep them coming!
My favourite would be imola, it's got a great balance of fast straights and tight and hard braking zones, plus we've got great memories from it but one that isn't so great
Best track ever designed imho. Fun in literally any type of car.
2 bad memories. Remember Ratzenberger
@@SujeetRaj711 I think he meant the full 1994 weekend as 1 memory
@@sungodnracer7073 yes thanks for clearing up that week as a whole is a dark one
@@sungodnracer7073 , ah.. cool then!!
Loved your commentary at Hungary, looking forward to hearing more from you at Zandvoort!
It's just joyful to watch you explain the track and how to drive it. Thanks to sharing.
You bring so much clarity and insight to F1. It's a whole new level. As to all the small little bits and pieces, last weekend on Sky was one of the best in years because of you 🙏🏼
What you’re doing with the sim lessons is great, but we need you back in the car Nico
He’s starting a family life not a dangerous driving life, you have to respect his choice. He has achieved his life ambition of being an F1 driver now is the next chapter in life. You will understand when you get older :)
@@fx_playz8865 its not that dangerous nowadays
No we don't, man wants some time with his family let him have it
@@fx_playz8865 when!
@@stephen729 its still very dangerous, remember Anthoine Hubert? Its a horrible example with the worst that can happen, and thats f2 with less horsepower
You reckon George Russel watched this during the week?
I hope Nico continues with these series for both, dry and wet. If he does, it would become some of the most invaluable resources online when it comes to racing information.
I love the depth of insight you share with us Nico, from puddles to painted kerbs and even the white line. Really cool!
Interlagos, great track, start/finish straight is just awesome, greatly complemented by Senna S, so much elevation change. So many epic races, specially in wet,
mmm yes these tips will come very handy when I'm driving around town in my 2014 prius plug-in
Hey nico. Your content is so good. Even your description is so helpful to break down the video for people who don’t have lots of time. Lots of respect from England🏴🇬🇧💯
nico. the detail insight you give is absolutely awesome and unheard from anyone else. thanks!
Norris didn't watch this video
Hehe good 1 that was a rough 1 2021
Real F1 drivers teaching us how to drive a track in a game. Guess we're not in the worst possible timeline after all
You Have to Live It haha, just what I was thinking. That game is close to photo realistic too, watching Nico drive and explain it is just a joy.
Dbz reference?
Not just any F1 driver, the one who beat Hamilton to World championship.
Binod Shrestha NiCo HiT Me
Thanks for track lesson and what you said about self doubt and helping yourself improve because of it
Also, your how to master tracks series are an amazing reference for gamers like me, to study, analyze and try to master F1 tracks and being very competitive on them, your level of detail is outstanding!
Suzuka is unmatched. The first sector is so hard but nailing it on f1 2020 with no assists is golden. The entire track after the Dunlop curve, spoon, 130R and the Casio triangle are all great corners in their design and their history. Not the best to overtake but a quali lap there is sweet :)
14:42 he is so much concentrated, that he moves back to the seat and slams the brakes like in the real car 😄😄😄 Awesome to see some body language too!
Thank you for another Master the Track video Nico. Great track, you made it look easy in the hot lap.
These videos are absolute gold. Thank you Nico for sharing your real world knowledge with the sim driving community. Would love to see you try some VR!
I imagine the generation or generation after nexts world champion will be watching Nico's track analysis videos right now, getting tips for before he even finds himself in a racecar.
KZheads algorithm twisted sense of humor to recommend this now
Thank you for doing this niko! Video was very informative! Spa is so historic with each of its different turns. Love it!
Great work Nico - love your videos and analysis. You’re excitement for the sport is infectious
How did he predict the weather 1year before 😳😂
Monza is my favourite track, simple in its design yet so difficult to get the perfect lap on, the high speeds there are a great rush
Absolutely - its also been on the F1 calendar just about every year since 1950 - and has a lot of history associated with it, both good and bad. Plus, its easy to get to - just take the train and then you don't have any traffic jams.
It's great because of tifosi. Ferrari is God in Monza.
Such insight - truly appreciate the knowledge & skill gp derivers have for these courses...much less spa. Cool stuff...thanks nico!
Love these track analysis breakdown video’s especially from a world champion. Keep it up mate! Spa is my favorite track on the calendar.
George Russel must have been listening
Spa. Went in the before hybrid days and the sound of full acceleration up the hill stays with you.
@Teo Vokes 3 he is getting ready for the g's
@Teo Vokes 3 i think the brake pedal is very stiff, so he's pushing himself into the seat
So awesome hearing the real world track information and warnings like this.
You're the best Nico, thankyou for doing these 'tutorials'. A few weeks ago I decided to drive the Monaco track for all 78 laps just to see what it's like...I NEARLY DIED from exhaustion; I've never been to tired and stressed out, and this was just me alone on the track with no g-forces etc etc. It would be great to see a Monaco tutorial and hear from you what it's like.
Got this in my recommed today...:)
Never really thought this guy would be such a sensation on KZhead as well. Pleasure watching him on & off the track.1 million family soon
Thanks for your great commentary last week on SKY... it was great to hear your live analysis as the in car camera showed them during their lap and the little tips like Lewis’s engineer rubbing his foot on the track to get the grip off the track before the start... I wish more ex-drivers gave us these types of subtle tips that an average viewer like myself would never even know to look for... all the best, oh and nice to see you and Lewis communicating again.
Now I love even more SPA knowing how those G forces make you feel. I never thought about it. Must be a feeling out of this world. Awesome video!
Nico's explanation is always very clear, but man, I totally love his voice. Very pleasant to listen to.
I'd say my favorite track is Imola. It's one of the few circuits that requires you to take so much kerb to get a fast lap and to do that the way Michael and Alonso did while having each other for company for all those laps in 2005 and 2006 must have been an absolutely phenomenal experience.
Nico, I have been an avid F1 fan for 30 years, and I have learned alot of new things in this video! Thank you very much! Spa is my best sim track, but the Gilles Villeneuve circuit is my prefered track to watch F1 races, always plenty of action.
My most favorite track is Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Canada. I really like the flow of the track, fast corners after straights where every mistake cost you lot of time and speed. Casino corner where exit is super important and then Wall of the Champions before finish line.
My favorite track is Monaco, a part of the triple crown, the iconic unchangeable layout and the prestige. It is also a very hard track and you have to be very brave to overtake. It is the jewel in the F1 calendar.
Idk why people hate it, the history and challenge is what make it so good. Also it has the third best set of corners the pool section
Unchangeable...
@@mypenishuge3499 Also, there have been a lot of good races there, remember the 1996
My favourite track is Singapore. I always love when F1 go there, the atmosphere is great with the race being in the night. The track itself is really cool and challenging, also I love the sound of the engines when the cars do 250+ kph right in the middle of the city. It isn’t always easy to overtake there but the races are always very exciting due to the walls sometimes coming a bit to close, that combined with the heigh temperatures makes the race really demanding for the drivers, something that we all want to see!
Absolutely blown my mind with that in-depth analysis
Really fascinating insight - youtube is great, Nico is great for offering his expert take on things. Thank you!
Petition for Nico to start a my team carear mode
Yessss
Rosberg choose Hamilton ?
yea
Brazil, because the spectacle it creates when it rains. It ensures that a race is never set in stone and that a lot can happen in those 71 lap.
I love that you're a youtuber now Nico and your videos have helped me a lot with my racing. Keep up the great work!😀
Love these. Very glad you put these out there Nico. And yea, frickin love Spa. Might be the best track ever. Very glad you pointed out the tough corners. I always feel like I'm just trash when I don't hit them right.
Are these track strategies something all drivers know; mandatory guidelines all drivers are taught before they first step into an F1 car - or is it something they have to figure out and take notes on through driving actual laps of these circuits? Great job as always.
I imagine by the time they reach F1 having most likely driven through f3 and f2 they have worked out most of the tricks, but I'm sure earlier in their career they get quite a lot of coaching
Things like the wet line are all best learnt at karting really, it’s basically the opposite to the racing line also most likely learnt at karting
I think it’s a mix out of both. I mean the young driver academies of the teams aren’t there for nothing :D
For some places like Albert Park or Circuit Gilles Villeneuve they don't see it in the lower formulae and only ever get to race it in F1. But I think it was Juan Pablo Montoya (who hadn't raced on any European circuits for a couple of years before coming to F1 in 2001) who said he could find out 90% of everything he would ever know about a circuit within his first three laps of driving it. Being a fast learner is a key part of being a fast driver!
Jack Brown yes thats why driver academies exist. This dudes arent born racers 😂
I think Monaco because it's such a beautiful spectacle and the qualifying is so intense, though spa is definitely a close second. I'm also only a very new f1 fan and can only talk about the few grands prix I've seen in the past 15 days, and honestly finding your channel has been such a pleasure and is a great insight for a new fan like me and it makes you appreciate a lot more the pressure the drivers are put under and all the fine details that can make a difference so thank you!
I love how he just like does that thing in his seat when approaching a corner
Nico - these series of videos are superb. I love my sim racing, and to be able to go faster thanks to knowledge directly from a world champion is incredible. Thank you for taking the time to make them!
This video became very relevant today
0:06 is that Precision Sim Engineering GPX steering wheel ?
damn nico, this is the kind of videos we want. keep it up. lots of knowdledge u can share with the world
I totally love silverstone, with the history in the track and its width, there are quite a few overtake attemps all over the place taking different lines, also, magets and beckets, my favorite corners in formula one💯
My favorite track on the calendar is Paul Ricard, because it has the best overtaking and has produced amazing races over the years since its return, the big run-off areas also make it very exciting because the drivers have a massive margin for error so they are never on the limit, like they would be in Monaco, where they are all scared to do anything
Would be really cool to see you do a race and talk through your decisions of when and where to overtake
meine liebste strecke ist tatsächlich Zandvoort. Das kommt daher, dass sie zu Beginn eine meiner schlechtesten Strecken war, ich aber mit der Zeit richtig gut geworden bin und jetzt immer wieder mit Freude dort fahre.
I love how this is the first ever guide video Nico made without invalidating 😅
The best is Portimao, 24 years later we race in Portugal 🇵🇹. Cant wait to watch the cars performance in a new track👌👌
A Tuga é sempre a melhor!
O Estoril também era bonito
O Circuito da Boavista era um dos circuitos urbanos mais interessantes de sempre.
9:20 even After the intense Rivalary, i would nearly call it "hatred" they had for each other while they raced as teammates, Nico is still Man enough to compliment Lewis in his strenghts. U gotta respect that ✊🏿💯
Nico talked about how draining it was for him in f1 because he spent no free time during the season, always 100% about the race at all times - this is not normal for even the best drivers. f1 drivers are not friends during that state of mind. When nico retired, all of that stress and emotions went away, so he is able to reflect and their relationship was ultimately mended or at least cooled down after that.
shame you'll never see Lewis give the same respect back
@@XBR4Da maybe when he rertired and eased his mind from the racer mindset he will. Who Knows 🤷🏼♂️
@@XBR4Da STFU
I think after Lewis retires they will both reflect on all that time they spent together as kids and be close friends again. As people get older the shared history and memories mean a lot more.
Spa for sure. It's the most beautiful, high speed, thrilling, scary and multi faceted track with a range of everything. Long straights, different types of corners, longest lap distance, highest elevation changes. Then there is also the gorgeous backdrop and environment where it's located. I have always loved it and think it's the highest skilled track circuit on the calendar.
Great explanation Nico. Really appreciate the details. I have been watching F1 since last 10 years . But you have given such good technical insights today. Keep posting such videos. Cheers!!