Formula 1, explained for rookies
F1 isn’t just a car race. It’s a science experiment.
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You’ve been hearing about F1 too, right? Formula 1 is skyrocketing in popularity in the US, driven in part by the Netflix series Drive To Survive. In this video, we’ll break down exactly what you need to know to keep up with this crazy, expensive sport everyone’s suddenly obsessed with. But we’ll also take a deeper look at the big (HUGE*!) question here, which is: Why do this? Why pour so much money, so many bright minds, so much technological effort into F1… into entertainment?
The answer is in what we get in return. Formula 1 is much more than a car race. It’s a space program, for the road.
Chapters:
00:00 Why is F1 so popular right now?
01:32 Is F1 worth it?
02:09 WTF is F1?
04:15 How does an F1 race work?
04:57 How does F1 scoring work?
05:36 How does an F1 car work?
07:39 What does an F1 team cost?
08:44 Do F1 teams make money?
09:40 Is F1 wasteful?
10:15 Why is F1 a science experiment?
11:23 Does F1 tech help road cars… really?
13:12 What is the future of F1?
13:56 Help :)
Important note (because I never want you to be confused about whether something is sponsored): The Mercedes F1 Team did not pay me or give me a ticket to the Miami Grand Prix. They did however let me into their garage, for which I am very grateful! I’m a huge fan!
Thanks to Johnny Harris for helping me shape this story early on, and to Toni Cowan-Brown for taking the time to look at a cut of this video. It means a lot to be supported by fellow producers!
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Bio:
Cleo Abram is an Emmy-nominated independent video journalist. On her show, Huge If True, Cleo explores complex technology topics with rigor and optimism, helping her audience understand the world around them and see positive futures they can help build. Before going independent, Cleo was a video producer for Vox. She wrote and directed the Coding and Diamonds episodes of Vox’s Netflix show, Explained. She produced videos for Vox’s popular KZhead channel, was the host and senior producer of Vox’s first ever daily show, Answered, and was co-host and producer of Vox’s KZhead Originals show, Glad You Asked.
Additional reading and watching:
- My absolute favorite newsletter on F1, Engine Failure by Lily Herman: tinyurl.com/3dccc5fa
- “F1 - the plane that never takes off,” with Toni Cowan-Brown and Benedict Evans: another-podcast.simplecast.co...
- “F1 Aerodynamics: The Basics” by Chain Bear (LOVE this channel) • F1 Aerodynamics - 1: T...
- “F1 Drivers Explain F1,” from F1 • F1 Drivers Explain F1
- “How a Formula 1 Race Car Works” by Animagraffs • How a Formula 1 Race C...
- “The Insane Logistics of F1,” by Wendover Productions • The Insane Logistics o...
- “Why F1 Banned Their Best Car,” by Donut Media (highly recommend this channel!) • Why F1 Banned Their Be...
- “How to Make F1 Sounds,” by Matt Chambers :) • How to make F1 Sounds
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Welcome to the joke down low (an idea 100% in reference to Answer In Progress’ awesome “joke below the fold” - I always scroll down to see them and always wanted to do this myself too):
What do we want?
Formula 1!
When do we want it?
NEEEEEEOOOOOOOWWWWWWW
Find a way to use the word “neeeeooowwww” in a comment to let me know you’re a real one ;)
I'm on board
Marques, let's go to a race!
I’m actually super down
@@mkbhd Same. Hold on, I'll find a way to make this happen
@@CleoAbram please do!! Greatest collab video EVER
@@CleoAbram Can’t wait for this!!
Me: i've been watching F1 my whole life Also me: lets watch f1 explained for rookies :D
SAME DUDE
Same
Its always nice to know a lil more even though I’ve been watching it for a long time too! Theres pleasure in it
Same here
lol same :P
I'm Italian. For us, F1 is the second most popular sport after football (or soccer, for americans), especially during the years Ferrari does well lol Seeing how much the popularity of F1 has increased outside of Europe in the past years has been crazy. It makes me really happy honestly
As a newer fan of F1, why doesn't the last place team get dropped to F2 and the leader of F2 get moved to F1? Is F2 different from F1?
@@ericvonhellens8822 Okay, cool question, this will be a long answer lol F2 is extremely different from F1, because the cars are completely different. First of all, in F1 every team builds their own car, while in F2 every driver has the same car. That's already a HUGE difference. If we image a team dropping from F1 to F2, that would mean they'd have to fire the hundreds of people working on designing/engineering/building cars, as well as throw away all materials and car parts they spent insane money on. On the other hand, a team going from F2 to F1 would simply have no ability to build a car because that's not what they do. Aa you can imagine, that's not viable. Moreover, the cars themselves have different regulations in F1 when it comes to weight, shape, engine, and speed. The switch between driving an F1 car and an F2 one isn't automatic and requires a lot of practice and getting used to. And because driving an F1 car is much more difficult than driving an F2 one, it would simply not be fair on the drivers to drop up or down based on how they classify. It would be like a football team from the top league dropping down five leagues just because they placed last. Instead, drivers are judged on skill and teams themselves decide if they want to give a driver a chance or if they want to boot them. Also, most F1 teams sponsor F2 drivers hoping they'll do well and can one day have them in F1. There's also a few more differences between F1 and F2 but those are less influential. The main difference are the cars.
@AllieOk thank you very much. I was thinking it was similar to football. I appreciate your explanation. That is a huge difference just with the cars.
@@ericvonhellens8822 No worries ✌️
You mean the popularity of F1 has increased in the US 😆 F1 has been very popular in many countries outside Europe for decades.
I have seen numerous physicists like Neil deGrass Tyson comment on how physicists usually make the discoveries in science then simply leave them on the table. It is then engineers who often find ways to make amazing things with these discoveries. Worth pointing out that new non-moving wind turbine generators were designed using the air foil from F1 cars for the design concept.
Like Elon Musk, he chose Edison over Tesla; "Tesla invented things, but Edison made them so everyday people can use them"
Neil deGrass Tyson said that man can get pregnant! So his opinion worth ZERO, NOTHING, NADA, he is not a scientist, he's a shitty woke!
@@rubke2pfff, more like Edison stole Tesla's work and refused to endorce AC power because DC power was more profitable for him
"It's the sport for nerds" is such an insightful and accurate way to describe F1!
That comment made me think of the football (soccer) worldwide. Especially off-pitch, football is more about the management of time, money, players talents & training and tons of strategy all applicable for the entire team's success. The similarities are obvious if you think about it and it makes sense they are both the biggest worldwide sports in their respective fields (racing and team ball game).
Not really. Not seen many nerds be able to drive a f1 car. So many other sports that are more nerdy, it's a dumb statement.
@@NulJern I think you misuderstand. Not a sport for nerds as in one where nerds are competing in on the screen, but a sport for nerds to be fans of, passionate about and involved outside the track in all moving parts of it that are more nerdy than you think.
@@Jump3RPictur3s Don't pretend to know what i think. Aren't all sports for nerds then? Can't watch a nba game without getting numbers and stats thrown in my face every 10 sec. F1 is for everyone, as every sport is for nerds, i guess it all depends how you define nerds, cause a hardcore nerd would probably only watch e-sport and has never been interested in any none e-sport. And tbh there is actually nerds in f1, like engineers. And on the pitwall they have multiple strategies and talk to the driver telling him about weather, pit stops, laptimes, tempretures and other.
@@NulJern my point exactly. I didn't blow a single short subjective comment out of proportions with a presumptious statement that is read as: IF f1 is for nerds THEN it means it's for nerds to drive f1 cars and IF there are no nerds behind the wheel THEN it is not a sport for nerds. I'm not telling you what you think, I tell you what you sound like you think, and that it's incorrect. And yes. Bottom line - all sports are for al kinds of nerds. This was a generalization based on a commonly recongized stereotype of a nerd... Also also - what makes you think F1 drivers AREN'T nerds? Just because they wear cool tracksuits and have fun and some of them are above average looking makes them not nerds? There's definitely some -ism in play here, just can't figure out what kind of prejudice or stereotype from the 80s you are following... feel free to elaborate on your obviously vast knowledge and expertise in this matter.
I'm an American who's been watching F1 for 40 years... I have to say you've explained F1 magnificently and it reminds me of the many things I say to explain F1 to my American friends.
Agree! It’s quite a challenging subject to convince as if you want market English premier football (soccer) league to fellow Americans. I still have better respect for American racing sprits what everyone is equal though. It’s same as European VS American societies.
I guess I've been following F1 for 40 or 45 years too, in some way, though there have been periods here in New Zealand when they only showed highlights, or it was on pay TV and I didn't have that (or didn't a TV at all, as now). Internet to the rescue! I haven't seen Cleo previously but, yeah, good job. Ironically, given current events, the only place I've seen F1 live was in Sochi 2015 and 2016.
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Americans need banked tracked tracks not this perversion
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ piss off cultist
The $140M budget cap, does not include the two drivers salaries, and the top 3 principals of the team. Those 5 individuals can easily be another $140M. Travel costs, marketing, entry and licensing fees, etc., are not incuded. The engines also have their own separate cost budgets since some teams build their own, while others buy them.
I'm european and I've been watching F1 since the last 80s, when I was a kid. I love to see your enthusiasm and passion! Long live F1 (and Charles Leclerc)
The joy she has when talking about F1 shows her passion to the sport and makes the video so great to watch
Do you watch F1?(no offence, genuinely asking) . What I felt was , she was reading out a script and not actually into the sport. I mean, How can anyone possibly side with Mercedes?😂 unless they're a total stranger to the sport. Jokes apart, I really felt awkward at some parts for some reason.
@@lip5729 I know what you mean😂 And yes I do watch F1, every training, analysis...pretty much all F1 content (expect DTS). I just think that she the video is great to give fans more infos, on how F1 works.
It's called acting 101
Let's be honest, she doesn't really watch F1. She's just good at her job.
@@spanzklyde6820 you clearly dont know who she is lmao , she's definitely an f1 fan & hate to break it to you but women watch f1
It's so endearing watching Americans discover F1
If they don't amaricanise It too much that will be good as well
Speaking as an American and F1 fan since the early 90’s, I absolutely concur. My friends and family think I’m weird, getting up at all hours , just to watch quali ..
I always assumed F1 and Indy series were basically identical until this video
@@deviklovecraft3835 it’s happen to me only in the US and the Canadien Grand Prix. Have to get up at midnight till 4-5 in the morning for P3 and qualis.
*rediscover
You have gained a new subscriber. The explanation and passion in your video is aligned with my motivation to follow every race weekend for years. Great explanation, incredible graphics and logical sequence of information that can engage new engineering-technology-motor sport rockies. Congratulations and I want to see other videos from your channel.
As an american who is just now getting into F1, ive started watching it because i work night shift at a hospital, and on my off days i kept seeing it on tv late at night, slowly ive started to get into it, trying to learn as much as i can. F1 helps me stay awake on my off nights lol. This video was so helpful, thank you!
"That's very unfair, but okay" Man that hits right in the feels
Thats why Redbull keeps extending his contract. A good team player right there
Completely unfair. From my point of view, a bad look for Red Bull. Max V won 18 races?!?!? You had to give him one more?????? Why????
@@jackprick9797 bc he’s the champ and Sergio su x
Champs should be champs because of their work and execution, not because it's given to them.
F1 is POLITICAL MOTORSPORTS. No gas fill ups to save the earth Hybrids to satisfy the greenies V6 engines to coddle the weenies LGBTV to suck up tp the confused Fixed outcomes to rig the betting Lots of bribes and kickbacks to enrich the commies Its not a sport. Its a SOCIAL (garbage)
For those who don’t know about why they change tires so fast : First we have to talk about the tires there are 5 sets of tires, Soft(S), Medium(M), Hard(H), Intermediate(I) and Wet(W) [They are actually more tires like the Ultra Soft (US), Super Soft (SS)] Intermediate and Wet are for when the track is wet or if it’s raining. Soft is a type of tires you will be seen a lot because of the grip of the tires are the best. Medium are the less grip but more efficient tires and Medium are like the balance of Soft and Hard, using when it is around lap 10-20 of the race. Hard are the most efficient because it can be used for long amount of time. (Soft,Medium and Hard are a type of tires called Slick tires which stuck to the track more than regular tires.) Intermediate are used for light rain on the track commonly seen at the pitstop when it’s about to rain. Wet are for storm or heavy rain (nothing special for wet tires to be honest). Now we can talk about the pitstop. Pitstop are very fast in F1, some may take just 1.98 second, some 14+ second because of changes of front wings. There are 18 crews on 1 stop in a pitstop 1 for wing installer, 1 for front jack, 1 for rear jack, 2 for wing cleaner, 4 for tire installer, 4 for tire remover, 4 for tire changer with an powerful tire gun which spins 3000 rpm, 1 for fire extinguisher man. The tire changer, tire installer and tire remover are the main key to fast pitstop, they are trained to be fast at pitstop like the Oracle RedBull Racing Team which held the world record for the fastest time in a pitstop of 1.82 second in 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix.
thank you for this comment
Yeah, really important comment! Tires are one of the most important tactical components of this sport.
Oh the wets are stacked full of tech too...designed to channel water efficiently out of the way of the car. Its why you can see the racing line dry out so quickly.
Thank u for that plain & simple & to the point explanation. 💯👍🇿🇦
This was so needed!!
As a long-time F1 fan, I was impressed by the accuracy of your explanations, and entertained too. Well done.
Dude the quality of this video is insane. Good job
I work in the Aero dept at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. Your video is pretty cool, it's good to see when someone explains how F1 can help by developing new technologies and improving existing ones. Just wanted to add a small detail. It's not just the car manufacturing that we can improve. During the worst days of covid, we designed and manufactured tens of thousands of breathing aid kits, that can help people who otherwise would need a ventillator (which usually doesn't end up well). We haven't just designed and manufactured the kit, Merc also released the design and made it available for FREE so other companies can also manufacture as many as possible. ;) Great channel, keep up with the good stuff! Ohh, of course I subscribed ;)
hey im not sure if you're the person to ask do you think I could potenitally work in f1 with an architecture degree? Im doing A-levels right now and in uni i want to do something along the lines of engineering but also in the design aspect. But ive always been interested in architecture. Ive also wanted to work in f1, in the design engineering side. I dont mind thinking about or doing other degrees i just want it to be open in which i can change if i feel like it :)
@@Sarah-xf6wj hi Sarah, there are many different jobs within an f1 team. we have graphic designers, IT, software developers, all sort of engineers and also people for 3d visualization (such as architecture for building interior/exterior designs etc) so basically yes, you can potentially land a job with any of these :)
@@jesperst ok thank you :)
What is your PoV on why the w13 was so slow? I just want an educated opinion
@@subhroneelmoitra1895 My opinion is ONLY my personal opinion as I don't see the wind tunnel or CFD data as I work on the Quality side, but I think the main reason was that we spent so much time figuring out how to stop/reduce the bouncing and porpoising that we did not actually work on developing the car (in terms of aero performance) for many months. While we were working on the bouncing issue, many other teams developed their aero performance so we became slow compared to them. On the other hand, we do not need to worry about porpoising as we had to find the root cause, while other teams might run into the same problem if they make some changes on their cars (maybe, maybe not) Also, the car itself was only slow, because we had to change the height to avoid bouncing and that height fell way above the ideal height that the car was designed to run in the first place. Basically: We had to sacrifice the performance in order to avoid breaking Lewis' and Goerge's neck :)
Being a crazy F1 fan, I can say I really appreciate how you presented this. Well done.
Same
The end was Bad, there is already fórmula E
Yep. Only important fact she omitted is the money laundry aspect of that business. Oh and tax evasion in Panama. Most of those drivers and team managers should be in prison but you know- when you have this much money you are untouchable.
The quality of this content is amazing. It is rare to see this quality anywhere. Really great work from a content-creating aspect. I did not cross-reference facts but it also seems accurate from my basic understanding of F1. Keep up the good work and all the best to your channel.
Been a F1 fan since the early 60's. Your take is as informed & entertaining as the other 2 vids of yours I've watched. From rear view mirrors to KERS, contributions to the autos you buy now is mega. Thank racing for the engine management systems & aerodynamics that give us 50 mpg cars. Could go on & on about tires-yada yada. The skill, patience, & bravery of the competitors is thrilling. Where else do you see 4 tires changed in less than 2 secs wheel stop to wheel start? By the way, my wife & I have spent a lot of time in the hot springs pool you did some of your first vid from. Your Mom is a lucky gal. We would live in Ouray if we could afford it. Z
Would be cool if this video contained the rules about the competition besides only the points awarded. Like how is calculated the race time with a pits mechanic intervention, how much time is allowed to be at pits etc. overall good and comprehensive video about the competition
Race time? It's the # of laps. But if you mean the individual lap time during a lap with a pit, it's just the same as a regular lap. Start and stop at finish line. Also the pitlane has a speed limit for safety reasons. 30km/h. As for a pitstop they can stay in as long as needed in theory but what happens is when an possible fix takes too long they retire. It's not worth the costs unless they need more telemetry. Fuel top up is not allowed anymore.
First car over the line. If you get stuck behind a slower car, too bad.
@@jesselioceI guess they meant races last like 2 hours?
@@catenjoyer76 The answer is a little more complex: The race consists of the smallest number of laps that exceeds 305 Km. (exception: Monaco Grand Prix due to the nature of the track). As per the rules, these laps must be done in maximum 2h of race time, or 3h if a red flag is waived. This means that in case not all the laps can be raced, the points awarded will be reduced by 25% for every 25% less laps raced.
There is no “time allowed” in the pits. The more time you spend there, the more you waste and the more cars will be passing you. Pits strategy can be very complex and it would take a whole series of KZhead videos to explain, but the winning rules are simple: cut the line first. Full stop. This does not mean that F1 hasn’t or has just few regulations. It has A TON! In my opinion WAY WAY TOO MANY and this has been killing the fun for the past 10-15 years while races used to be “wilder” since 2000s. However, again, you need a full KZhead series to explain all the regulations. But probably you won’t need to enjoy a race and you will learn these as you watch it. (Also they change every freaking year ffs)
I'm a huge F1 fan and love Cleo's work both on this channel and from her time at Vox, so the moment I saw this, I knew it would it worth watching!!
Yeah, this really is a 'never clicked faster' moment...
@@rjfaber1991 same here 🙌
bro i was like cleo did an f1 vid!!
Cleo AND F1? The fastest click on Earth!!
@@pease951 p
These videos are INSANE, such good quality. Your editor is insane.
I just came across your channel, and the editing??? TOP-NOTCH
My boyfriend absolutely loves F1. I'm not a sports fan in any capacity but the more I learn the more I'm sucked in, honestly how the whole of F1 works is really cool. From the teams, drivers and the cars. I loved your video and the way you so passionately but clearly explain everything gave me a glimpse into why he loves it so much :)
This is so relatable!!
Your Boyfriend is now the Luckiest guy in the universe😂🤣
F1 kind of not too interesting for me. because we see less action in the race. not much take over between car. it is kind of boring. MOTOGP in other hand got more action and more dynamic race
@@rofidganteng1 lol yeah never understood that being a massive racing fan I watch moto gp & f1 but moto has gone down hill over the yrs & their is only so much you can do with a bike once you see what they do with the cars its chalk & cheese.
@@AndyTheDriverFools yup2. Motogp has going down after rossi era. But still watching f1 vs motogp is like boxing vs mma/ufc. Mma got more compact action and adrenaline than boxing.
Ive watched F1 for 20+ years now and this has been one of the best “love letters” to the sport. Bravo, Cleo!
Like many of the other commentators, I am not an F1 "rookie" but was still very impressed by the quality of your video. I would love to see a "part 2" project focused on the actual driving: the speed, g force, braking points, overtakes, driving lines, grip (tires), proximity of the "space ships" in a wheel-to-wheel battle, oversteer/understeer. With your creativity, knowledge, hard work and passion for F1 it would be an awesome video.
thanks for making this awesome video, I've always wanted to learn more and now I'm excited to get into it!
This is definitely one of the best series on KZhead atm. I hope you never stop. Also, Lego and F1 in the same video is like a holy grail of a colaboration.
I remember my dad having free passes to the F1 2011 that happened here in India. Everybody was gaga over it and was rooting for Vettel. It truly is breathtaking to be able to see them fix up the car in just a matter of seconds! Also attended Lady Gaga's performance later!
oh god if only i was an adult back then, i could have bought the tickets but i was just a girl then😓
@@shrutis hey if it's any consolation, even i was a little girl. But it was special enough for the memories to stay!
If I'm not forgetting...India was a great track, Vettel won there everytime F1 raced there, think 3 years, and the local government was stupid enough to levy entertainment tax on the sport so they stopped racing. Bad because India is a big market with many enthusiastic fans and the track was great
Omg yes! Even tho i didn’t used to watch F1 back then but the Indian GP track seemed great. If only we could get back Indian GP
Are there Indians at each and every dust particle on the internet
I have no idea who Cleo Abram is but this video is great, you tackled F1 and you did an amazing job, Cleo. You covered everything very well. Cheers and thanks or the hard work!
Ya know, I started watching all your videos a few days ago and I didn't think I'd like this one, but hey, you proved me wrong. Keep up the good work! Kudos! 😁
There's a saying, "Win on sunday, sell on monday", so yes, F1 is pretty much a pure marketing campain with a little development and testing. And to be fair, for a car company it's probably one of the best marketing tools because, as you've discovered, it's marketing that either costs nothing or even gives a tiny bit of money directly back.
You’re right, they risk losing a few millions but the marketing is worth a lot more
You know F1 teams go out of business all of the time right? It's an insanely risky financial endeavor.
@@tb0ne315 Mostly privately held teams and brands that run in different championships that fit their image better. Toyota is doing great in endurance racing, they focus on the reliability aspect, Ford is a big name in Nascar and Rally.
Unless your company is called Ferrari, Mercedes or Renault. In that case a massive amount of your brand recognition (revenue) will be coming from Formula 1.
@@tb0ne315 it’s the same few companies involved year in and year out so the big names know what they are doing and the risk is minimal if you factor in the benefit of the marketing that comes form F1
I respect the fact that you took the time to not only learn the sport all around, but you took the time to make a fun video explaining the sport to people like me who are interested. You done so well simplifying and using visuals to make it easier to understand i cannot thank you enough. Definitely earned a like and subscribe!
This is a great video. You went all the way not only to learn and share the necessary resources to get us to know what is going on and how it works but also shared enough to start my interest in the sport.
Probably the best explanation on F1 till now as i am mild rookie as well as someone who needs perfect video to be watched with some maths questions...Great Work
Never knew racing was this interesting 🧐
bruh this comment triggers me lol, of course it is interesting
There's a reason that motorsports as a class is the second largest spectator sport in the world, after international football (you know, soccer 😀).
It is.. somewhat.
Tell me you know nothing about F1 without telling me you know nothing about F1
@@FHDOnTheStreet ?
Awesome video Cleo!!!!
thank you Sara!!!
I'm subscribed to you too Sara!
Rhymes with Peachy
VERY well put together video! So cool of you to put this out!!! Bringing F1 to more folks (to become fans). I've been watching F1 since the 70's. Thank goodness it is easy to get live streaming of the weekend's events. Drive to Survive is pulling in a lot of folks, but at the same time I feel as though it is putting more glitse than race into their focus which is turning F1 to be more about $$$ than the actual sport of racing.
After contemplating whether I want to finally fulfill my curiosity since 2 years ago, now I'm finally here want to know more and more and more about F1 in general, how that sport works, and all the fun within! Thank you for a great video. I think imma watch this for several times to digest it well
I'm also a girl who loves F1 and all its engineering aspects and I would have taken a degree in STEM if parental intervention hadn't gotten in the way. This video encapsulates everything that's great about the sport. Thank you for this, Cleo!
ME TOO GIRL!
What kind of parents keep their child from getting into STEM? Like are they dumb?
@@CockatooDude oh i know a girl whose parents didnt let her do engineering cause they thought it would be of no use educating their daughter as she will get married and "leave" them.
@@shrutis Dude some fuckin' people man. If I was superman all I'd do is go around slapping people like that.
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I LOVE how most of your engine sound bites are actually from an older more glorious V12 / V10 era. Maybe you can do a video on the evolution of F1 cars. These are the true heroes of the sport
Rookies will be disapointed after hearing the actual f1 cars, based on that video.
@@MevRB19 lol
V10 and v8 is my guess. The ferrari v12 has a very specific sound. The distinction between v10 and v8 from the outside is for me at least way harder to hear. When in cockpit camera however the difference is clear. V8 sound were not my favorite of the natural aspirated engines.
Excellent video and really nice to see you interest in F1 and technology. And you really explained the difference between team and drivers goals/targets very well!
The single best KZhead Channel (and creator) on any platform imaginable. Love your videos!
F1 doesn’t need to go full electric, and shouldn’t either. We have Formula E for that. What F1 should be all about is the show and spectacle of screaming engines (unlike those we have now). If F1 could produce an even more thermally efficient engine, that also uses 100% sustainable fuels, and at the same time revs up to 20k, that would be the absolute dream.
BRING BACK THOSES F*CKING V10 !!! 😢
@@nos9510 everyone liked that.
Even though I definitely agree with you, and can’t imagine F1 without the iconic noise of the engine I can see something will need to change in the future. Every automaker is ditching the combustion engine and so the relationship between the f1 technology breakthroughs that end up being used in a car will be seriously in danger. Why continue developing a combustion engine that doesn’t end up being used anywhere else. Change can certainly be frightening.
@@adrianomachado112 well yes and no imo.
@@adrianomachado112 f1 technology and more fuel efficient stuff will come to cars, and they will(are?) developp alternative fuel at least i guess
F1 explained for rookies, then goes ahead to talk about the car companies. I've been watching F1 and I can tell you for a fact: your explanation is very great for people who already watch F1 but very poor for beginners. Just tell them about the structure and rules, tell them about FP1, FP2, FP3, Q1, Q2 and Q3 and how the results of the qualifying determine pole positions. Tell them about tyres, Soft, hard and medium and when can one use each and the impact of using the different types, tell them about the rules associated with tyre too. Don't just mention DRS, explain to them more about it and when can a driver activate the Drag Reduction System. Tell them about pit stops and how they affect the result of a race, tell them about track sectors 1,2,3. Tell them about the safety car and the circumstances when the FIA decides to use the safety car, tell them about the different penalties. Tell them about track limits and the fuel policy. Generally there is more you should tell people who don't know F1. But I don't blame you, this content is absolutely for people who already know F1, just change the title of the video lol. A title like "Something you never knew about F1" would make sense.
Great, you just saved me from having to write this myself. Without these facts F1 would look boring to many.
yeah, I clicked on it hoping for a fun and quick to watch explanation of all those things that I could then recommend to friends when I want them to be able understand it a little better, as oppose to me explaining things which might leave them sounding more confused if I dont have diagrams and stuff.
Yeah, and about all the flags too
ur a genius
its a brief explainer on what f1 is and why we do it. If she included all the topics the video would be a few hours long.
I started watching F1 in 1998 since I was kid, Michael Schuamacher, Jacques Villeneuve, Damon Hill, Rubens Barrichello and Jos Verstappen (Max Verstappen's dad) were the big names back then. Kimi Raikonnen and Sebastain Vettel are my all time favorite. I never miss a raceday or I try not to. Its an absolute entertainment experience. My friends tell me what do I see for 2 hours where the same cars run in loops again and again. Its lot more than that. The cars, the strategies, the pit stops their choices of tyres, team politics, the podiums the celbrations. and what not. And I should not forget about the mesmerizing coverage of the event and the evergreen commentary by Martin Brundle and David Croft. A person who is not a F1 fan, they just want to see last 10-15 minutes of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. They will become a fan instaneously.
If you give people the 21 Abu Dhabi GP as the reference I think you find a lot of people would be bored since F1 is generally not that close. Instead tell them to focus of the stories and battles that happen all through the field. Thats the true joy of F1 and hopefully in the future renewable fuels to bring back the v10s :)
I cannot thank you enough for this video! I am less inclined to diss it as a sport now; but also now see it as a science competition. 😊
on a non-content-related note, this is an incredibly amazingly edited video and props to the editor on the time and effort spent making the editing aid the voice-over in explaining a complicated sport!
i finally convinced myself not to buy the McLaren Lego set but this video is making me rethink my decision Cleo just looked so happy with it 👀 thank you for amazing video once again!
I can report the Lego set is amazing. I think it may have re-started a whole new hobby…
I purchased the McLaren F1 lego set when it released and it took a month and a half to get it (backorder). I had regrets over those 45 days of waiting. However, once it came and I built it, I couldn't be happier! I have it sitting on a shelf in my office and I think it's just a cool lego/F1 piece to have. You only live once!
Bought it! Senna and the F1 car🙈🙈
The McLaren set is a very expensive set from the Technic line while the set that Cleo had is from the Speed Champions series and costs about a quarter of the McLaren.
That set the Mercedes one for 25 or 30 dollars.
Also, cities that host grand prix make a TON a money in a very short period of time. Cities are willing to provide large incentives to keep races going.
What a fantastic explanation, thanks for making this video!
Im an Engineer for a Formula Student team, A competition where students need to build a Formula style car. Most of our Team goes to an automotive company after their work in our team is done and about 1 out of 5 full-timers go to F1 as an engineer. I have to explain what Formula1 is from time to time (although here in the Netherlands due to Max Verstappen and now nick the vries it is becoming common knowledge), this video is a perfect little up to speed and I recommend it to anyone who doesn't know the sport. 1 minor thing I like to add is that the future of F1 is definitely a lot greener. The Hybrid system is slowly becoming more electric and FE and Formula Student Electric are benchmarks for the Technology of Electric Formula cars. The sport is trying to invest in green fuels for the meantime. That's the Reason why Porsche wants to join the sport being a big player in a lot of electrical components in the automotive industry
8:16 Also known as professional table destroyer..... if you know you know 😅 Ps. Great video by the way!
Not to mention headsets :D
@@ThisIsMego rip bose
@@arjunn674 Thats advertisement of Bose 🤗
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this is such a well-made video. kudos, cleo! ✨️
I love how every clip uses audio from the V10 to V8 era instead of the muffled drone of the current V6 turbo hybrid era. Well done video though. As someone who's been watching F1 for more than two decades you conveyed a lot of critical information about the sport.
Hi Cleo, I’m a lifelong F1 fan who happened to just land a job as an automotive journalist. Your work continues to entertain and educate. Thank you for your work and the inspiration you have given me for my own career.
So keep in mind the perfect car that F1 tries to make doesn’t include drivers aids like antilock brakes, traction control, launch control, or anything that gives the driver an advantage that isn’t mechanical in nature isn’t allowed. As much tech as these cars have they’re not at all easy to drive
They were all in F1 at some time then banned for being too OP and driver skill was being removed via automation.
@@Max_Flashheart Not really. Drivalbility of past era cars was still hard due to numerous other factors like grooved tires, less overall downforce and such. For example, Pouhon corner at Spa was an actual corner where driver needed to apply some serious throttle control skills. But in 2017-2020 they kept taking that corner "flat". Similar with Copse and 130R as well.
@@isuckatthisgame Yes you are correct in hindsight I was meaning at the time there were fears that driving aids would remove driver skill like launch control for example.
This was an excellent intro, as someone who's been following Formula for a few years. Thanks for making this Cleo, I'm sure a lot of people appreciate it.
Having been a massive F1 fan since my late grandfather introduced me to it when i was 2 years old, (im 25 now as of july 2023), its the greatest sport on earth. It was the best thing Grandad Bernie ever did- introduce me to this amazing sport. I think about our times watching every single race live together until he passed in December 2009 when i watch the races now
Huge F1 fan since I was a kid and its what led me to become an engineer. Thank you Cleo for this great video! Just to add to the video. The reason why hybrid systems were introduced were introduced to F1 with KERS in 2009 and then the engines switched to v6 turbos so they would be more applicable to the roadcar environment. Teams that are not manufacturers or a pure marketing play like Williams have applied technologies departments to consult with a lot of industries on how their F1 knowledge can be applied. Another "flywheel" effect is the use of carbon fiber, it used to be used exclusively in the aerospace industry but through F1 our knowledge and understanding of it has grown tremendously. As for the future of this gas guzzling endeavor. F1 is betting on biofuels to keep it relevant. Personally I think though its push for greater thermal efficiency and the search for alternative fuels it could keep its development relevant for a decade or two, given that our grids are not ready for full electrification. However, eventually they will have to look at other electric powertrains like hydrogen based ones to avoid overlap with Formula E.
I think F1 will go down the hydrogen path eventually, and leave electric to Formula E. Hydrogen has close to three times the energy density of gasoline, which is already about a 100 times more energy dense than current battery tech. So hydrogen is like 300x more energy dense than current batteries. The only real problem with hydrogen adoption is the current cost, which shouldn't be a problem in F1 (fuel is not exactly what takes a huge chunk of their budget), and the need for high pressure/low temp storage solutions. Hydrogen will also allow us to create more powerful engines (than with gasoline) without worrying about the environment, that are more efficient and could run cooler. And adoption in F1 seems like a true pathway to develop it further so they can someday be used reasonably in road cars. We may get to hear those screaming engines like the pre turbo-hybrid ones again, only powered by hydrogen this time and more powerful. It also allows teams to carry current strategies as the car naturally gets lighter as it uses up fuel unlike in Formula E. I am talking about the case if they use hydrogen as a combustible fuel (like in rockets) and not fuel cells where they would just work like electric cars.
@@anupjsebastian I live automotive and motorsport for over 50 years and I like EV's to replace daily commute and most needed travel but even if we stop completely today with producing ICE's it will take at least 20 years before the last one is replaced (200 Billion ICE's in the world and replaced by 100 million a year), we replace less than (Tesla included) 1% now, ICE and Electric will live side by side for many decades just as the horse and first cars have done, ICE will be here for many more years and stay relevant for at least another 40 years
@@yerrie1908 I agree. It will definitely take at least 20 years or longer unless they are outlawed by governments. They may even remain after 50 years as just an enthusiast thing that you are permitted to buy as non road legal cars. However, F1 would be in a position to switch much sooner than before the last ICEs are replaced.
@@anupjsebastian The problem is that for mas production the resources are limited, we simply don't have enough to make enough battery's, reason why tesla now makes a battery with different resources more available and easyer to mine to be able to scale up the production, lets hope we have just enough to get at least big city's ICE free. Meanwhile F1 can keep technological leading clean combustion development
Personally I think the main reason for F1 to not wanna go electric... Is the sound. It's drama unrivalled. It's like hearing nothing else. But sadly I believe we have already lost the sound of F1, RIP V10s. So it would suck, but wouldn't be horrible to go different directions.
This video is so professionally produced. Not just the video. If you listen closely the sound design, music, transition sound effects, etc. are perfect. She's gonna get a million subs in 2 months
The video that got me into this "ultra rich peoples but genuinely interesting, competitive" sport. Thank you Cleo 🎉
Going for First time to watch F1 today… Your video really helped.. Thanks 😊
My dad was an American hipster I guess while he watched F1 two decades ago. It’s wild to me that suddenly Formula 1 became popular in the US and has a Netflix series based around it; meanwhile, I’ve been vaguely aware about it as since childhood while my dad watched it in the background while I grew up. 😅
The series is really big in America right? Not so much over here in the Netherlands though
F1 was bought by Liberty Media (American group) in 2017 and they are now focusing their efforts (read money) in the US. Maybe it explains "suddenly became popular".
@@MrMec09 I like your comment. Personally, I remember F1 being popular in the past, in USA, when there was American driver Mario Andretti. I was disappointed to see it wane in popularity after that time period, in USA, but happy to see it become popular again. After all, I think it's the best racing sport around! I was lucky enough to be in Europe for many years, near the end of the last millennium and the beginning of the new one, so I then had my F1 enthusiasm rekindled.
Liberty media have done great job by popularizing it in USA
I am not a rookie, but watched this anyway. My first GP was in Spa, and by Sunday end of race, my face was hurting because I could not stop smiling. Three of the most special days in my life.
. etc- was grt breakdwn wth passion^
wow you participated in the grand prix? damn
well I was there watching, yes. I didn't drive 🙂@@amultitaskingperson
@@rigsbyrigged1831 the way you describe it as 1st gp of my life and not 1st time watching gp in my life can make anyone wonder that those happiest 3 days of your forever smiling Period is nothing because you were the driver 😂
Dude, thanks. I was genuinely curious
One interesting topic for future reference that many people don’t even pay attention to is transmission types. This also sorta links into the automation video, a good example would be the torque converter automatic vs the automated manual. They look the same on the surface but must be treated differently. Many manufacturers are now straying away from automated manual transmissions as well these days since torque converter automatics are just so damn good now. Anyways just an interesting topic that could intrigue many.
This, for me, came out of nowhere. I had no idea that F1 was something, that only now gained more fame in the states. Here in Europe it has always been HUGE, as in 2nd only to Football (soccer that is, not rugby with more padding) in terms of Sportevent relevance. Though this may also be somewhat biased comming from Germany where Cars are basicly given more care, attention and protection than most children ^^
I'm an American that has been a fan for like 25 years. I don't know of anybody personally that just came to be a fan recently. But the Internet keeps telling me it's getting huge here. I ignored that Drive to Survive Netflix show until a few weeks ago. That was a mistake. It's pretty cool.
as a European in motorsports for years, I was watching this with cliché like "American talking about F1 haha we are going to have fun tonight" but it was one of the best videos for rookies I've ever seen. Congrats !
I just got into F1 and I find it exciting already. Thank you for explaining the sport!
I have been following F1 since 1973, first race I remember was Monaco 🇲🇨 race and I was only 5 and my dad was stationed on the Island of Crete Greece. Enjoyed your walk through of F1....
As an F1 fan, I love seeing teams develop such different cars, from Ferrari's bathtub, to Red Bull amazing aero, to Aston Martin Green Bull and Mercedes' zero pod, its so amazing. Additionally, F1 just does such a good job of inspiring kids to go into engineering or the sciences in general
I like the fact that there are corners where you can spin off over, say, 50mph, but then stick it once you get over, say, 80mph. This is because the downforce significantly affects grip. But it means when you start learning to race, you have to keep it below 50. And you probably spin off on occasion. Then at some point you have to make the leap, and try it at 80+. The nerve required must be astonishing!
That’s amazing to think about. Aerodynamics at work on full display? Why haven’t I watched F1 sooner.
That will never be the case with F1 Cars. Radial acceleration increases with the square of the speed. Downforce also increases with the square of the speed. If you have a turn where you don't have the grip for 50MPH and grip will come from the weight of the car, which is constant, and the aero downforce then the grip will never catch up with the increased radial acceleration from the increased speed.
@@audunskilbrei8279 friction isn't a linear function of downforce
@@tolkienfan1972 explain. Friction = Normal force * coefficient of friction. Is this not correct?
@@audunskilbrei8279 indeed, that is not correct
thank god you have done a video like this, a real help for me!!!!!!
F1 rookie here, just wanna say appreciate you alot makes sense now ❤
If you do another one, here's a thought. What really hooked me is starting to know and love the story of more and more of the drivers. I guess Drive to Survive did some of that, but your video is so well organized, concise and clear, that yours would probably be more "for the nerds". :) Well done!
I thank you for making this. Im legit interested in getting into F1, but its so technical, so many die hard fans, its overwhelming. I was out and saw someone with Lando Norris gear in and I had a conversation with him. Amazing guy, pointed me in a few directions, and told me not to be overwhelmed. Just look at videos and slowly learn.
Omg this video was so comprehensive and helpful, thank you!!
Nice job once again Cleo. I sort of knew what F1 was before but now I really know . Thank You!
Been watching F1 for almost 30 years, and been watching different people attempt to explain the sport in many different ways through the years. Never have I seen someone explain it in such an elegantly easy to understand way without either having to resort to jargon or over simplifying everything. Great video to introduce people to the sport we all love
Long time F1 fan, and this video is a perfect way to explain to all my friends why it is so amazing and exciting. The speed, the glamour, but also, the pure amazing engineering of it all. Brilliant video!
first time watching your content and i can say you are really good
YOU ARE AMAZING. THE RESEARCH, ENTHUSIASM! ENGAGEMENT (AND YES...THAT SMILE). I'D WATCH ANY SUBJECT YOU'RE EXPLAINING :)
Can always count on Cleo to provide a non-sensationallsed, balanced and factual account of something. Thank you so much for this explanation (take note DTS!)
no.1 rule to show one's a die hard f1 fan: cry about dts in every comment section🤣
"non-sensationallsed, balanced and factual account of something" --> Johnny Harris is sweating 💦
As someone who has watched F1 since 2002,this is honestly so amazing and you explained it so well. It’s also amazing how much F1 is growing and for me it’s wonderful to see.
First i watch you explain science and tech. And now motorsports. Appreciate the range
I have to give you props for using a clip of Tim Armstrong at around 14:00 when talking about entertainment. I had to rewind just to see if I'd imagined it. Very cool.
Very, very well done. Your succinct explanations and flow and editing are some of the best I have seen on KZhead, bravo!
This era of f1 seems to be the most exciting one in a while, so glad to see so many new people participating , discussing, and celebrating in the f1 craze.
I guess you were not around in 2009-2013
@@ViharS 2011 and 2013 were snooze fests and the racing in 2010 wasn't great either, despite the close championship fight. However the racing in 2022 hasn't exactly been spectacular either tbh.
@@INFEDnoX tbh they haven’t raced in the good tracks yet. Last 5 races were on the worst tracks in the calendar. Next race is in silverstone so that should be pretty exciting.
@@INFEDnoX 2012 is the best one yet. the est are snooze fests
@@xxDxxism Yeah 2012 had both a close title fight and really good racing.
Excellent explanation. ❤loved it. 😊
i would never have watched video about f1 cars just because its you I did. Thanks for making F1 race interesting
And we need more storytellers like you to tell these stories in accessible ways. Thank you.
I had the privilege of getting a free pass to the F1 in Australia, and it was epic! Especially seeing the cars up close. Neeeeooowwww, I’m really looking forward to the next time I can go!
Damn those passes are crazy expensive. Lucky duck.
Informative as always
Gotta say, your lighting setup is really good. Love the explanation as well!
I've been watching F1 since 2013 and I've loved it, but the more I have learned about it's direction and where it's going, the more excited I get for it. On an environmental scale, they're trying some pretty insane things. The fact that they are already carbon neutral (or close to it) and intend to be carbon positive by 2030 is impressive. For a sport so heavy on manufacturing and international travel, it's no small task to achieve that. They're also introducing and helping to produce a drop-in renewable fuel, meaning its not only renewable but it can function in the existing engines (including road cars) and just work - sorta similar to the e10 concept but more effective, that's due in 2025. There's a lot pushing forward in the world of technology in a lot of different areas. With drivers like Lewis Hamilton, SebV, Lando and many others using their public profiles to fight for various causes and bring attention to issues effecting the environment, human or animal rights and mental health and general well-being, it's not just the teams pushing boundaries dragging everything else forward in terms of technology, its the individuals of the sport encouraging changes we all need to see in the world around us.
V10 era still best in engine sound.. the golden years with schumacher winning multiple championships..
basically a daily commute of average american is more wasteful, and a dozen of F1 cars can't even be compared. people talk as if they're the one who dig the oil with their shovel
The governing body, FIA had sporting arm, FISA and during the early 1990's they were hell bent on clamping down on technology used by the teams and one particular team in question were the Williams when rolled out , Nigel Mansell FW14B. It was most advanced race car with its active ride suspension system (electronic control), traction control, semi automatic gearbox, Adrian Newey aerodynamics and what a machine it was.
Really loved the explanation you give about F1 in this video ❤ And really going to love watching F1 ❤❤
Its a great vid, not just for rookies, for myself, loving f1 for years its a good vid. The science experiment part was really interesting also considering how f1 improved through accidents discovering new things like the HANS device/FHR