F1 Drive Review - F1's Official Karting Experience

[@AlexGillon]

Most of this video was shot on my phone, which could do with an upgrade, so apologies for the lower than usual quality, especially in low light conditions

[@guruhegde7763]

This was a good video, hopefully you’ll make enough money on this video to get yourself an upgrade 👍

[@flipperdavies7833]

Nothing to apologise for!

[@KenSambury]

Yeah I hardly noticed lol it’s fine bro

[@rafifauzanhidayat7014]

May I know whether the shots during the race is also shot on your phone? If so, where do you store it? Is there like a holder in the helmet or something?

[@gamingtiger1937]

screen: "yellow flag, no overtaking" Alex: 'casually overtakes and cuts off driver'

[@Cyge240sx]

"If I didn't see it, its not illegal" - Homer Simpson

[@andrewharper4296]

It seems the yellow flag system remotely shuts/slows down all karts at the same time but it’s not 100% reliable looking at the reviews. A lot of people just cruising whilst their co-racers fly past on green flag again.

[@alistairwall5470]

avg Gillon behaviour

[@skizo_fri3-53]

the way you're holding the wheel is insane 🤣🤣

[@AlexGillon]

Yea I ended up holding it super high because they don't give gloves and my hands were hurting a little. It also makes it easier to reach the buttons which are kinda weirdly positioned

[@andrewrussell8473]

@@AlexGillonI was going to say, no gloves would hurt at some point 😂😂

[@unutentegugol]

@@AlexGillon 85 pounds and they didn't give you gloves? lmaoo

[@gmark007isGianmarcoMaioli]

Alesi used to hold the wheel similarly. Hakkinen did the same at times. Alex is only taking inspiration from the greats! 😂

[@festivegurock2167]

Alesi and jos style

[@OK-fi4yq]

£85 for 30 minutes of indoor karting is insane.

[@stephen729]

its literally in Spurs stadium in London, the price is not that insane

[@BalrogSlayer666]

it's more of a fan experience mostly, u can go karting for like 40-50, but is it F1 themed tho?

[@sullytheg]

Basically like those instgrammable restaurants lmao

[@OK-fi4yq]

@@stephen729 should be paying people to have to go to the spurs stadium 🤣

[@OK-fi4yq]

@@BalrogSlayer666 doubling the price for an F1 theme is still insane

[@Alex58399]

Excellent video, not too long and well broken down. The experience will only get better as well, I’m sure

[@Blackearbaiya]

Feels like a cashgrab… very expensive and feels like some luxury brand stuff

[@TheTobeyGaming]

I mean it is F1 after all, of course it is a cash grab :D

[@MaximusTheChosenOne]

How is this expensive?? It’s literally in line with most premium kart facilities

[@AgainstWokeness]

85£ for the most premium package for a race with F1 weekend format, high quality karts and nice track is not that bad.

[@sullytheg]

Your mental. It’s not worth it.

[@turbochargedfilms]

​@@AgainstWokeness i hope you're getting paid well for writing such a truly ignorant comment

[@MrHennoGarvie]

These indoor tracks seem to be popping up all over the place all with similar karts with a few variations. Very similar looking tracks in gravity places e,g, gravity max liverpool. They are decent, racing against the workers seems to be the best bet for a decent race. London tax is steep in this place!

[@FurryestX]

Indoor is trash, No FIA Karting Championship race happens indoor, WONDER WHY?

[@superxavxii421]

I wish this was in the US, looks really fun. I'd love to do this for the experience. Also haven't gone karting in a long time too.

[@Wafflecombo54]

Watch $200 for one race session 😂 They will milk the hell out of American fans

[@epicsnake21]

Looks like a cool experience, also nice overtake during yellows lol

[@BadWallaby]

NOW THIS is fan service! Damn!

[@Mack-parks]

NOW THIS is a scam! Damn!

[@BadWallaby]

@@Mack-parks explain. If you say “the price” you have no argument.

[@Mack-parks]

you know im a prince right?

[@rxmpyx6669]

mate i was in that race with u in the one with the aston martin hat 😆😆

[@andrewharper4296]

if you want petrol (and faster) TeamSport at Docklands is probably a better option (interesting they have discounts at the moment). Although it’s nowhere near as glitzy. With the F1 experience I’m assuming they just group people together as they arrive? I’m in London in April (solo trip) wouldn’t mind testing this out. Maybe over time they’ll bring in another step up in performance for the karts. Phone cameras do slow footage down (frame rate, etc), but your lap times make it seem like they were fairly quick. If I’m being honest the ERS, DRS is too much of a gimmick, the fact you can see live data on the wheel is nice though. Maybe they could build in a live delta too.

[@peachulemon]

they need to put a bunch of these across the world i would love a few in canada and USA karting is popular summmer activity here

[@blaze23045]

There is an indoor kart circuit in Minnesota! They use real nitro engines

[@sentientarugula2884]

@@blaze23045 Which one?

[@SeanSennett]

man this is so cool i can't wait to head over and give it a try!

[@mikeoxmaul9386]

2:17 that voice crack 😂

[@GarethBaldwin-ec6no]

I attended today 1st May, it’s excellent, drove on the super circuit. Organisation, kart quality, catering and everything was 100% spot on. Staff friendly, helpful and knowledgable. I loved the DRS and ERS function. All things considered I think it’s excellent value. Quickest lap was 45.093. Will definitely go back

[@Lionlover666]

I know an old super market near my house which is near Los Angeles. It's not being used and I seriously think it would work as a karting track

[@MaximusTheChosenOne]

Open one I’ll work for you

[@NillisLukins]

Jody Mills! There's a flash from the ARL/AOR past!

[@KentGoSuzuki]

wow, I’m impressed by the software and planning of the whole set up. It’s almost up there with a Disney attraction in terms of experience

[@Max_Verstappen21]

I can pay $40 for gas powered karts that go as fast as 50mph which I think is around 90-95kph and at a outdoor track

[@TheOGReeceYT]

Now you can win something at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium! Unlike the players....ahem

[@AgainstWokeness]

Brutal 🤣🤣🤣

[@OscarMartini]

My take is that F1 is really trying too hard to bring in new fans towards the sport by baby proofing almost everything. First the game seems to focus more on loads of bright colours and way too many unnecessary assists rather than actual realistic car handling, the new race weekends in real life with the dumb sprints and sprint quali (purely just to have more action) which is not necessarily a good thing. Literally ask the drivers themselves and the long time fans of the sport. I can guarantee the overwhelming majority would rather stick with only the classic FP1, 2 and 3, quali and race. The stupid new street circuits like Vegas and now Madrid is sort of self explanatory (especially with the pothole incidents). And now this karting experience. I mean i wish this would be a proper outdoor, unforgiving experience which requires a lot more skill, with more than 1 braking point, actual throttle control, less grip on the track etc (as Alex mentioned in the video). Also as crofty said in the video, the f1 drivers started with karts. Like i dont want new fans thinking that this type of karting (in the video) is what the drivers grew up with, possibly diminishing their idea of the difficulty it took for the drivers to work their way up (as these karts are very easy to drive). Anyway i hope that all makes some sort of sense, im not hating either. And thanks Alex for the video ❤

[@MaximusTheChosenOne]

So you’re a typical gate keeper… Imagine hating your sport getting more fans

[@OscarMartini]

@@MaximusTheChosenOneno mate not even. I never said that. I just wish it were more advanced and less baby proof. And plus the sport was perfect how it was before and now they are adding all these dumb tracks like Vegas, Madrid, and now I’m seeing f1 drivers post this new Saudi track on an island or smth. And I can guarantee each one who promoted it has been paid a shit ton

[@maxwellturner5237]

85 is a lot wouldnt you say? Or is it such an experience its not too bad

[@AlexGillon]

It's definitely not cheap, but it does feel like a premium experience, so I guess you get what you pay for

[@OK-fi4yq]

£2.83 a minute for this is ridiculous. For reference, racing in the BUKC in Rotax Junior Max Evo karts (~70mph) at some of the best tracks in the world is about £2.50 a minute. The ERS and DRS looks like a fun novelty, as well as the steering wheel screens, but doesn’t make up for the 30mph karts and a woeful indoor track.

[@maxafc4695]

@@OK-fi4yq BUKC is run at cost and only available to uni students, not really comparable. Club 100 prices are almost double BUKC, but i would agree is better value karting than F1 drive still, but it isn't in central London and F1 themed.

[@OK-fi4yq]

@@maxafc4695 the point is it’s possible to make it that cheap. TeamSport Docklands is one of the best indoor tracks in the country at half the price.

[@GarethBaldwin-ec6no]

Well worth it

[@Lm.Karting41]

So it’s just an f1 branded teamsport with some small tweaks

[@MepsiPaxBerri]

nearly twice the price though

[@Mythbuster3808]

I hate teamsport so much, they came in and bought my local fav karting track and made it fully electric and fired all the staff and brought in their own. went back one time and never again im fully done with it, absoloutly ruined it.

[@stefanbrown5872]

@@Mythbuster3808same with K1 here in the US. They are trying to take over the market with a below standard experience.

[@Bongodudeguy]

Best of the week had a 1.5second gap on you. Must be the more advanced classes.

[@MrVsGarage]

Do they really not make you wear gloves? Even for slow karts I've never seen that at any kind of track

[@AlexGillon]

They don't even have an option for them, I wish they did

[@kissgergo5202]

5:59 so just like F1 then lol

[@CallumGoesKarting]

I had thought about this. Do you know if you are allowed to use your own suit and helmet?

[@AlexGillon]

I didn't ask specifically, but I'd be very surprised if you're not allowed, they seemed pretty chill

[@cameroncook2048]

You have to use the helmet and suit they provide. They encouraged me to wear my gloves though

[@CallumGoesKarting]

@@cameroncook2048 did they say why at all?

[@cameroncook2048]

@@CallumGoesKarting They said as it's an experience for people who've never karted before, they feel like newbies would feel intimidated racing against someone with a custom suit (which I kinda understand) I went on the opening day, and they wanted everyone in the standard clothing for the photoshoots

[@CallumGoesKarting]

@@cameroncook2048 ah okay that makes sense.

[@Wafflecombo54]

We don’t get anything this cool in the states 😢

[@youngbeliz6177]

Since you always interview the f1 developer every year, put a word in for triple screen compatibility, and fix VR Thanks mate

[@sullytheg]

Such a waste of money. You could kart outdoors at Daytona for a longer race at that sort of price. Indoors you can do at TeamSport for like £40 for 45 mins

[@AgainstWokeness]

This experience is all about the F1 branding and format, not the quality of the driving itself.

[@sullytheg]

Yes that’s fine but not worth going more than once even if you’re a F1 fan

[@sullytheg]

Yes that’s fine but not worth going more than once even if you’re a F1 fan

[@phaenius]

What's the weight limit for being allowed to drive? Just curious.

[@andrewharper4296]

"At F1® DRIVE, there are no specified maximum height or weight limits for operating our karts. We welcome anyone with any doubts to come to the experience for a kart test. Feel free to get in contact for further assistance. We recommend a maximum height of 1.95 meters and a maximum weight of 18 stone."

[@BrockMak]

As a spectator, though, how can we tell if DRS is activated without looking at the screens?. It's more obvious on F1 cars.

[@emanuellopez4874]

Also the lights above when there is a yellow flag or a green flag

[@gc_speedy1130]

need this in canada

[@caledonianrailway1233]

Is this only in England

[@EthanialTheGreat]

Just wondering if you know but I imagine I can, would I be able to wear my own stuff like race suit, helmet, balaclava etc.

[@ammarisrar2005]

I really wish there were more F1 World or F1 drive facilities here in the states, I’d rather like an F1 world because we have quite a lot of karting facilities but F1 Drive does seem unique and fun

[@liam4686]

the fact the tyres aren't screaming really says something (that it's not competitive) sadly

[@JC_303]

85 quid for 30 mins on an indoor track? Wow. I guess you are paying for the branding and experience. Personally I will give it a miss. I'm a local F1 and Spurs fan, I would say save your money and go 30 mins down the road to Rye House. This is the track Lewis Hamilton started his career. You will get a 45 min grand prix race with qualifying. Even better if you go on some weekday evenings you can get it for around £50. Better price, better track and faster karts.

[@mathaissjsj]

bluetooth device ready to connect 👁️👄👁️

[@baccattack]

Karts looked on the slow side?

[@gavcom4060]

Karts always look slow on camera. Even then, these actually do look quicker than most rental karts

[@xaviermaczko]

they are

[@HamletTwin]

Seems like fun! At least they put in a little more effort than the Willy Wonka experience 😂

[@LL15onTT]

Is there something like this in new zealand? this looks so fun

[@moodmusicytc]

The wheel buttons are way too high up. Who tf thought that was a good idea lol

[@Peterbuilt200]

Question: Can you keep the balaclava when you leave?

[@t5jerry]

You seemed to neglect to mention the terrible shaking while driving ?

[@AlexGillon]

It looks much worse in this video than in reality, it's one of the smoothest karting experiences I've had. I didn't think they'd let me use an onboard GoPro, so all I had with me was a chest mount, which is elasticated and not really designed for this use case

[@robdavies82]

I think the more casual fans would love this, but I think I’d rather get to a proper outdoor circuit

[@TheKnightsShield]

Anything can happen in F1 Drive and it usually does.

[@denisaljic]

"Free Balaclava"... Uhm I think it's included in price. If they dont then all the helmets would need to be washed every day. This way they can go weeks between washes.

[@nathanielfloydfortuno2703]

Do they really allow the use of go pro?

[@666Ranagol]

Horribly overpriced for such a short duration I would not ever pay that much for that.

[@JackedF1Fan]

you’re just poor, it’s an average price for this type of thing, they have a ton where i live. get your money up brokie

[@JohnSmith-qb9we]

@@JackedF1FanCost of living crisis. you dont live in the real world also why are you replying to everyone calling them poor? cute way to project ur insecurities 😂

[@partickstar1135]

​ @AceGomez07 you are delusional

[@owenlunn9593]

@@JackedF1Fannot an average price at all for this sort of thing💀 I’m sure you’ll realise this when you finally grow up and get a job rather than your parents paying for everything lol.

[@OK-fi4yq]

@@JackedF1Fan calm it kid, the adults are talking

[@sarahemartin]

Thanks for this video. Curious about the sim rigs… You said it’s £15 for 30 minutes, do you get to pick which tracks you race on or is it randomly assigned? About how many different tracks do you get to race on in that time period? Are you racing against AI or other people on neighboring rigs? I’m trying to decide if I want to go to F1 Arcade as well as F1 Drive or if I can get the my sim experience at Drive before/after karting and kill two birds with one stone.

[@jacobsalter8653]

£80 for a £15 race is ridiculous

[@peng9179]

ah yes "Yellow Flag no over taking" proceeds to ignore and over take.

[@Taylor___]

ERS is actually a good idea on an electric go kart, DRS is a waste of time. And, seeing live delta data is cool.

[@cfctvaus]

85 quid for 30 min of driving, 15 min of racing is utterly insane, no? It's electric as well, so in theory cheaper than running on petrol?

[@AgainstWokeness]

Do they give out trophies to the winners? I would be surprised if they did

[@04mdsimps]

So is this the NFL facility below the football pitch?

[@Thomas-zs5wt]

coys that f1 sponsorship could be very good for us

[@motornaut]

Sounds like the authentic F1 experience. Flashy, glamourous, a bit visually excessive, steeply priced and overall crap racing

[@lukelansdowne6110]

Can you use your own suit and helmet and that?

[@CornusXBL]

2:05 They still put barriers around a show car? Why?

[@nosebleedpuddle]

Finally, a game Alex Gilon can't cheat at :D

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

eletric cards.... just not the same... and hardly no breaking and a lot of on the throtthle... that seems boring... and they seem a bit... slow?

[@MEANMEN261]

I’m still 4th on best ever laptime 🥶🥶🥶

[@KTFRacer]

The karts have f1 car audio 😂

[@tSunrise_]

Can't see mi face, balaclava Dem can't see mi face, balaclava Dem can't see mi face, balaclava One four and a nine dress up in a Parker

[@horrellsheating2854]

The Go-Karts look proper slow. WTF 🤣🤣

[@lastxhurra]

You passed someone under yellow. This is why it’s so frustrating when you try to take us more seriously.

[@wrighty9x919]

Ugh why does it have be inside Tottenhams stadium, means I can never experience it 😂😂

[@GameRiot]

Turned off when you mentioned Spurs sorry

[@TheWallCladding]

"Authentic replica" of George Russels race suit for 5000 pounds lol. Thats just naugty and greedy and borders on false advertising with two kinda opposite meaning words.

[@pierre-louisfruleux9901]

Video starts a 4:02

[@giogamer4825]

Bring it to the Netherlands 😊

[@sliva_0908]

I wish I wasn’t on the other side of the world than this

[@bosses9808]

That's me p1

[@jt663]

The karts look pretty slow?

[@magicjack4076]

£85 is stupidly overpriced for 30 minutes of karting

[@Wafflecombo54]

You should see the states its like $100 a race around the same time

[@skyzocka]

Electric! U serious?!

[@FurryestX]

Bruh is a better experience to rent an KZ2 Shifter Kart and experiemce TRUE speed in a Outdoors Kart Track

[@jrummyjs]

these speeds are equivalent to kids karts in the US.

[@LogiForce86]

DRS without a rear wing? What a scam! 🤣

[@arranmc182]

Larkhall Circuit in Scotland is a better go karting track and better value for money, the prices to use the sim rigs are a joke, this looks like it was all designed for the casual people first rather than people who are in to this stuff hardcore as anyone who's in to karting and sim racing know them prices are just not value for money, also them karts on track looked very slow.

[@scarsofthenorthjd1066]

So it's just karting but expensive af because branding

[@Dominever]

Is this fine for people who don’t drive and know nothing about formaula 1? 😂 i want to gift this to someone who’d love it but I have to go with the person for the company

[@xxxx-wd2fy]

rather go daytona & use dmax karts, tiny bit cheaper too

[@FAB1150]

I mean the Balaklava isn't free you paid for it lol

[@williamdavidson6724]

Go karting is not the same if it’s not petrol ⛽️

[@deez7878]

Looks like they've put a lot of effort into this place, and it looks great. However the actual karting element looks crap, and expensive

[@Alonso_The_GOAT]

I wish this could come to other European countries too.

[@Lando_P1]

They did a great job on this! America needs one!

[@DOBS13]

Karts look so slow, even for indoor karting😂😂

[@crease8157]

So you complain that £15 is a lot for the sim rig but go ahead and pay £85 for karting😂

[@davezizka]

Wearing a suit but no gloves 😂💀

[@Cyge240sx]

It cant be a real DRS system? WTH lolz

[@hamza-chaudhry]

2:32 3:10

[@ddar_5511]

Great video but they really made a whole place for f1 fans and proceeded to put one braking point on the entire track …smh

[@A22Alex]

30mins for £85… yeah nevermind 😂

[@jonathanjimenez495]

Why Spurs haven't won a trophy: