Formula One: Explained!

Formula One is my new favorite high tech sport. Here's everything you need to know about why.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 What is Formula One?
3:18 The Rules
5:46 The World's Best Tech Competition
9:50 Seeing it In-Person
11:28 F1 Race Week
14:42 Strategy
17:23 F1 vs the World!

[@stefanrhys44]

A few notes: 1. The “plank of wood” under the car isn’t actually wood, it’s a plank of resin with titanium blocks (skid blocks) in certain parts of the plank. This is where the sparks come from when they skid across the ground. 2. “KERS” is a bit dated - it’s just ERS now lol, that’s because while there is kinetic energy recovery from braking; MGU-K (motor generator unit - kinetic), there is also energy recovery from the exhaust gasses; MGU-H (motor generator unit - heat). 3. DRS was brought in for 2011 because with the newer cars in 2010 it was basically too difficult to overtake so this was an aid. When the driver behind is within 1 second, they gain access to DRS to try and make the pass, the regulations state that the current DRS gap can be maximum of 85mm, so any larger than this = disqualification. Awesome video Marques! Thanks for bringing our awesome sport to so many more people 😁

[@danfinan]

I never realised the sparks were coming from the plank (which I only learnt about today), I just assumed it could have been any component underneath the car. Interesting to know! Thanks!

[@supertuesday600]

And Grand Prix is pronounced Gra-an, not the normal grand sound.

[@antonykuo3809]

It actually is wood underneath, but they put titanium pieces over the wood to prevent the wood getting scraped. After the race, fia would measure the wood to see if any got scraped off. My fault. This is outdated in formation, but titanium pieces are still used as buffer for the resin and the ground

[@tonamg53]

⁠@@antonykuo3809 Wood would caught on fire scraping the track surface at 300 km/h

[@fredthebulldog529]

I feel like somebody with such a large subscriber base, and is as well known as he is, should have put in a little more effort in trying to get some of the basic facts straight. I get the feeling he just wanted to go to the Las Vegas GP, and throw together a quick video hyping it in exchange for some pit passes

[@CatsAreRubbish]

DRS was never a feature only used by one team which then spread to others. From the start (2011) it was mandated by the FIA in order to counter the negative effects of dirty air (when following another car) and as such promote more overtaking and therefore more exciting races. It could never have been developed by an individual team anyway because it would've represented a movable part which affected aerodynamics - something that has been banned in F1 since the 1960s.

[@alexl9]

Yep, DRS was a safer and simplified version of what every team did with the F duct. The F duct was an innovation and a loophole in the rules, DRS came as a response to it. I'm not sure if Marques was misled by the origin of the DRS or he just simplified it.

[@himwo.]

@@alexl9I blame KERS

[@trevorbanning1175]

He's been a fan since the Vegas gp you can't expect him to know anything. Don't worry though he'll still get invited out because F1 only cares about the fans with millions of followers.

[@JoaoAlmeida]

Yup. I was going to say just that. But in the same topic all the topic around active aerodynamics is very interesting: how it was banned and how teams kind of find ways to get it, like using bending materials.

[@sahmirlareum2718]

yeah in general, big "innovations" made in f1 since at least the 2000's have more to do with the FIA introducing rules to explicitly allow/restrict certain things (e.g. slick tyres, DRS, the halo, car/wing dimensions, engine specs... etc.). idk if he didn't know about this or he preferred to put it like he did to avoid complexity for people new to f1. That's not to say the teams don't "innovate" but it's more stuff like interpreting the rules as well as possible, I think maybe optimizing the materials, optimizing the electronic/electrical systems etc.

[@markbone]

Marques just did what Drive to Survive seemingly refused to do in the first 3 seasons I've watched. Actually explain the science and the competitive structure behind F1 rather than solely focus on the driver personality drama. Thank you Marques. Loved this video.

[@user-tz3jp9qx2l]

I stopped watching dts because I wasn't interested in the drama only the science lol so love this comment

[@CutTheKam]

literally

[@silentcovemusic]

I feel sorry for all the new fans who missed out on the drama / excitement / glory of the 2021 season. It's still a talking point 2 years later. Regardless of who you supported, it was one of the most exciting seasons we had in a long while

[@velocitymj]

Max is a champion but he's only a 2 time champion....will bring up a lot of commentary. I feel sorry for anyone who didn't get to see Senna race.. or Gilles Villeneuve race..

[@georgehewitt8041]

@@velocitymjisn’t this his 3rd win in a row. Or are you referring to Lewis getting robbed 😂

[@jonrhagen4469]

​@velocitymj At least they get to see D.C. on Sky sports. 😂 Insane to see him testing RB. Christian Horner had some rolling eyes.

[@Afendor]

No no, max won lewis hamiltons 8th title.

[@Sokailordna]

@@velocitymj i was alive after senna, so even though I really wanted to live to see his racing, I couldn't

[@WeAreTheRace]

Welcome to the sport @mkbhd!

[@figlinn]

Some of the best F1 coverage here ☝️☝️ Love their deep dives and breaking news videos

[@leoa.633]

​@@figlinntoo bad they ran the WTF1 channel to ground 😅

[@sports2hedz542]

❤ you guys!

[@Kreon380]

the race or f1 fans would say the most corrupt and biased journalism

[@kenlaiya]

I knew you guys would get on to this haha! Great video Marques and keep up the coverage The Race!

[@willhart1523]

The crossover we all need

[@ReeceCentre]

Formula 1 is absolutely crap and pointless.

[@aryapalla2491]

@@ReeceCentrecope

[@muhamedtrimi7820]

​@@ReeceCentreF1 is the best racing compétition in the world!

[@Zaizenzxz]

MARQUESBROWN *SS should stay on smartphones only

[@sba6082]

CROSSOVER JUMPSHOT KOBE GOOD

[@roylim1570]

This is why I tell my friends that f1 is not just a race, there is so much tech and engineering involved it’s insane! It’s a race, data, strategy, engineering, everything. Great video Marques!

[@shabirparwaz]

My man just made a 19 minute ad for Bitdefender, but somehow managed to make it another banger video. Truman Show :D

[@brodyhdr3842]

As someone who works for an F1 team, This video is only the tip of the iceberg! The science, Technology R&D behind the scenes is none stop. Our build seasons are insanely busy and people spend most of their time at work for months, we do this because of our love and passion for the sports and our team!

[@chromaticvisuelle]

How did you manage to get a job there?

[@federicomartinez9198]

All that work, engineering and passion, just for the team with the better car to win lol. That's the sad part about motorsports in general, most of them are leaded by the guy with more money, not the best driver. Hamilton was the best until red bull understood how to make a better car and that's it. Suddenly he can't pass Verstappen. Do F1 fans notice this when they see the races and just don't care? or what?

[@WillemRDH]

​@@federicomartinez9198That's the thing, it's a team sport. The technological development is a huge part of it and it is awesome to see teams developing their way back to competitiveness. It's not for everyone, but if you enjoy that type of thing this is the best sport to follow. Especially since there is now a budget cap which limits all of the teams spending for each year.

[@mbwahaha]

​@@federicomartinez9198 Hamilton was the best while Mercedes understood how to make the car better than the rest... It's always like that and it always will be. As explained in the videos, with time, some of that technology spreads in other categories and into other areas, not only in the car industry, and for the most part, it's a marketing platform. Teams now have a yearly spending cap, and they get extra time to develop the car, depending on the possitions in the championship, it's not as simple as you are saying.

[@flubadubdubthegreat1272]

Lol what science

[@dingus153]

Welding the manhole covers down has been common practice for years now, what happened in LV was actually a bit more intense. It didn't just rip up the manhole cover, it ripped the frame it was welded to out of the road itself

[@zyembla]

That’s insane, I didn’t know that

[@akyhne]

A F1 car creates up to 2 tonne of downforce, at speed, measuring the asphalt is essentially being sucked up under the car, by a 2 tonne vacuum cleaner. 5-6 years ago, the same happened at the Monaco Grand Prix, ripping the rim off Magnussen's F1 car, during the race. It was the weldings of the man cover, that gave in.

[@AliG-ih8ku]

They actually required all manhole covers to be removed for the Melbourne (Albert Park) track, strange how the requirements differ for different tracks?

[@jomeyqmalone]

Yes, the covers were already welded down, but the entire cover including the frame itself was ripped straight out of the asphalt. The solution was to essentially pave over them all for the race weekend

[@MrNacknime]

@@akyhne Not all downforce comes from ground effect, and the downforce from the wings does not suck up the asphalt.

[@CYMotorsport]

Fantastic treat! My only add is while technically KERS is correct Because you can still harness kinetic waste energy, KERS nomenclature as many refer from the 09 era was done away with. instead we opt for the MGU-K/H system to account for the additional waste energy now available to be harnessed and deployed. Deployment of said “KERS” might instead in 2024 really be deployment of energy recovery or the ERS. Energy recovery systems are both the MGU systems: H is for “heat” and K is for “Kinetic”. It uses waste energy to top up energy recovery systems through different methods so a driver can boost performance. KERS and MGUK have in common that it’s mainly fed under brake load. But now you also have the heat recovery to add on top for a total boost of ERS. So not even a correction just layering potentially useful info on top. While the nuance added may sound at first pedantic, it’s actually a testament to the habitual advancement of the sport. No sport can innovate quite as quickly as F1 you’d be right at home falling deeper down the rabbit hole and I hope the bug bites you after seeing it first hand!

[@Steener-A]

Started watching F1 a couple years ago and no one that I told knew about it, I love how this video encapsulates this awesome sport so simply but detailed so I can show people who don't know about the sport and try to get them into it. Another great vid from Marques Brownlee!

[@micromillions7845]

4:07. Also a quick note to new F1 fans: The halo was designed by Mercedes for the FIA and was built using titanium encased within carbon fibre, not iron. It can withstand the weight of a double-decker bus (or the equivalent of around 12000kg).

[@andy.robinson]

Side note: In the UK we measure everything in double-decker busses 🤓

[@DevilGin]

@@andy.robinsonand sausage rolls

[@a51mj12]

Yeah, what sort of iron is he babbling about, jeez...

[@GloomGaiGar]

Their rival, Red Bull also designed a version with a screen which is now used in Indycar. It's like F1 but local to the US.

[@victormurga1518]

Actually you are dead wrong it was by an American

[@abangwu]

The script, the delivery, the footage, the set design... this man is every advertiser's dream.

[@magzire]

he never saw an f1 race in his life lol

[@dannyboots]

wet dream

[@mapleleafkay9824]

He’s so good at what he does! Him and the team!

[@caleidoo]

This was way too obvious one big ad for BitDefender. With way too many inaccuracies. Shame, we deserve better.

[@MrOtokka]

The script is simplified to the point of being incorrect though

[@Theophorussamuel]

3:42 !!! Did you guys notice the like button highlights when he says "Like Button" 😱

[@analog_cafe]

I love the manhole flying-up anecdote. The power of those vehicles is insane and inspiring. If I'd seen this in a movie, I'd be sure it's a special effect.

[@Kevakazii]

I believe it wasnt even the manhole that flew up in Vegas. The manhole were welded down it was the concrete around the manhole that got ripped up by the downforce. It's nuts.

[@stevenpinneo6590]

@@Kevakaziithe material used to hold the manhole in place was loosened by Ocon’s car and then the manhole and that material was sucked up by the underfloor of Sainz’s car iirc, Sainz ended up having to switch out multiple drivetrain components after the damage

[@CleoAbram]

LOVE THIS. new techie F1 fans, unite.

[@regis_red]

Don’t you have a video on F1 as well?

[@_Hello_World_]

Yep and Cleo did it in Netflix style. Really entertaining video

[@Mynipplesmychoice]

Those drivers shouldn’t last two seconds in nascar

[@lazydjay4502]

@@Mynipplesmychoicebest joke I’ve read in a while

[@juicythedj750]

Loved your previous vid on F1!

[@pm375]

I’m glad you’re introducing F1 to your audience. One side note - the halo is made of titanium, which has the greatest strength to weight properties.

[@venusbhatia]

TITANIUM, SAME AS MY IPHONE??????

[@emauf]

​@@venusbhatiaiphone is lower grade but yeah, same element.

[@isaacakpabli1474]

Getting vibranium vibes 😤

[@techtipsuk]

Great explanation for the beginner. I’ve been watching since the 98 season, it’s incredible to see how popular it’s becoming in the US.

[@snorttroll4379]

Soon the us will us ethe metric system and spell colour correctly as well as pronouncing etc correctly

[@Nathan_Lundstrom]

I love seeing you get excited about something new that is tangentially related to your love of tech! It's one thing to watch you get excited about a computer, tablet, phone, camera, etc - but it's something totally different to see someone whose opinion you respect open up the door to something new for themselves, and ultimately get me excited about it too. Thanks for opening me up to something new!

[@snorttroll4379]

My guess is that he got payed for it. Amy estimation of marques' earnikgs?

[@steven_holt]

If you are interested in those crazy technical loopholes and innovations then i recommend looking up Mercedes' dual axis steering from a few years ago. There was a moment when journalists and viewers started to suspect strange things were happening with the Mercedes cars when they noticed the drivers could move the steering wheel forward and backward on the straights, super interesting stuff.

[@tomrachellesfirstdance7843]

If you like tech check out the 92 Williams. It had active suspension, basically a computer adjusted the car around the track so the car always stayed level and aero efficient so the front never lifted under acceleration or bows under braking. Hard to believe they managed this back in 92. Got banned quick though

[@KevinJDildonik]

DAS is nothing in the history of F1. Try the f-duct. It was a precursor to the DRS caused when the driver physically plugged a hole with their hand, which required taking your hand off the wheel. Or the McLaren with an extra brake pedal to unbalance the braking left to right. Or...

[@hifriend7581]

⁠@@KevinJDildonik It gets crazier the further back, fan car, 6 wheels, roof wing.

[@Toastybear1]

I remember watching pre season testing, noticing this a few minutes before the commentators. One of my proudest (and so far unvoiced) moments haha!

[@lord.liberty]

BrawnGP won a whole championship thanks to a loophole that allowed for the double diffuser. Really good documentary on it with Keanu Reeves

[@2chickenmama]

Quick note about the wood plank under the cars, they used to be made of actual wood called Jabroc, but these days its actually a composite material called Permaglass that's a fibre reinforced composite

[@YourFavouriteComment]

I've watched F1 my entire life and never heard about this plank. Always learning something

[@AndyCarson8]

@@YourFavouriteComment You didn’t hear about Lewis and Charles getting disqualified for too much plank wear this year in Austin?

[@YourFavouriteComment]

@@AndyCarson8 haven't had much time to follow this season

[@LunnarisLP]

@@YourFavouriteCommentbro how have you not heard about it, or rather havent seen it? It is the reason we always see the cars sparking especially on long straights which looks really crazy in night races.

[@YourFavouriteComment]

@@LunnarisLP sure I've seen the sparks flying, just figured it's the car bottom. Not a dedicated regulated part

[@TurtleSB]

Once again, a great video MKBHD! The team did an extra good job with this one. If I was to make a vid of this quality, it'd take me maybe a year or so, but you guys make these videos multiple times a week! Y'all are very talented and I'm glad you're talking about F1 now. +1 like

[@brands248]

I follow F1 for about 30 years now. And it is so fun to see new perspectives like marques, DTS and the evolution of the sport and fandom

[@StoneMountain64]

Now u gotta get a sim rig going! Got into F1 a few years ago now and been loving it. Awesome video!

[@ark14700]

Sim equipment would be the perfect melding between MKBHD's tech and car content!

[@alaska2026]

​​@@ark14700yes and no. He should first spend time to learn the differences between all gadgets, pc specs, rigs, learn about the different types of monitors that you can use and in what combination, option of wearing a vr-headset.. there are already pretty good videos out there by people who spend years developing their setups who know the difference between the different games/ sims and can make recommendations based on what fits best to what you want to play. So no. He should stick to what he knows best.

[@starfox_wr-45e93]

.... and there zero fall damage in F1.

[@mrinal6917]

Did not expect to see you here CO

[@gregorywood8265]

would love to see him attempt to try and purchase a fanatec right now lol

[@radinsyah1574]

If you had witnessed the V10 and V8 eras, you’d have your mind totally blown. The seats literally shook when a car passed by. To see a car that small generate that much sound and go that fast was like seeing the pinnacle of engineering wonder.

[@jakemj03]

They were amazing - literally vibrated your guts from the sound!

[@AndieNow]

As a F1 newbie I really enjoyed this. Well done and thank you for going above and beyond with the custom racing animations.

[@deanjmoon]

It’s great to see how MKBHD has expanded his content into other tech platforms over the last several years 🏎️

[@maxsilva2853]

I'm Brazilian and I've already been able to watch it live at the Sao Paulo circuit in Interlagos... it's impressive how the emotion is greater live, the cars seem much faster and you understand the passion for the sport. I'm glad you enjoyed the sport, F1 is technology combined with skills and emotion taken to the limit in each race.

[@HelenCrane-jl1nv]

F1 is dead boring and won by dynamicists/strategists. Zero racing anymore

[@IAmLeutrimTopalli]

Senna is the GOAT

[@HelenCrane-jl1nv]

absolutely! @@IAmLeutrimTopalli

[@skixian]

Mazepin is my goat 🐐🐐

[@HelenCrane-jl1nv]

WHO?? @@skixian

[@Jim777PS3]

F1 also remains IMO the easiest sport in the world to get into from scratch. There are 10 teams, 20 drivers, and every race can be watched via F1 TV for like $6 a month. $10 if you want to catch it live. No advertisements or downtime (sans red flags) just pure racing and great commentary. You can go in blind and come out knowing every team, every driver, their vibes and the rules in like 2 to 3 races easy. Also you'll learn the Dutch national anthem by heart before the season is out!

[@TunjungUtomo]

Damn, that last part 😂. I became an F1 fan when their “official song” was the German and Italian national anthem

[@Heeroyui752]

We're all Dutch citizens haha

[@MohdAsif-Alpha]

Now you just to watch DTS and know every driver by heart. I'm surprised how much i remember & how addicted I'm to the game.

[@giangallo]

@@TunjungUtomo Back in those days the "official song" was the V10 sound, but yeah same here 😁

[@jrdahl711]

You forgot the Austrian national anthem as well

[@carloberruti178]

Amazing you just intercepted my two top passions: hi tech and F1! Great video, both as a tutorial for “beginners” and detailed recap for long-time fans

[@chessdude67]

Thank you for this wonderful lesson on Formula One racing! I’ve been watching your video since the beginning, and they keep getting better. This was absolutely amazing and I wish it went on for another 45 minutes! I’m definitely going to start reading more about the sport and watching More races. Thank you again. 🙏👍🏼👍🏼

[@MichaelJohnson2]

Gotta love December when MKBHD starts to get creative and pump out as many quality videos as possible to reach his yearly video upload goal

[@SuperOtter]

It's mostly about December revenue being very high

[@casualtechreviewer1196]

I used to work in the F1 industry. There're lots of things I want to fill you in on such an exciting sport. What you mentioned is just the surface of the sport when the race takes place. What's less known about is behind the scenes in the factory where all the R&D and manufacturing takes place. 1)Each car uses different components PER RACE, not just settings. So the car may look the same, but the components are always different in detail. So you'd often hear TV commenters say something like "The difusser looks a bit different compared to the last race." And we had to work very hard to get the components out in time for each race. 2)Most teams have their own manufacturing facilities but they would also often need to outsource them to other suppliers because the demand is so vast. Some teams would even pay factories to hold certain machines for them so they don't have to queue up and have whatever they need made as soon as possible. 3)The most frustrating part of engineering and manufacturing side is that there will always be a newer version that comes up halfway through your current one. I had many parts that went through 2-3 changes within 2 weeks. The desingers will always release a newer version of a component if it could make it to the official freight arranged by DHL(normally 3-5 days prior the race weekend). With that said, if components couldn't make it, they will pack it in a suitcase and arrange an employee to carry it on a commercial flight so it could make it to the race within a day. More depth in the components: 4)The design of most components are prenominantly influenced by the aerodynamics. For example, if a control arm of an exposed suspension had two versions. One is lighter in weight, easier to install and heavier and complex to put together on the other, the heavier one gets chosen if it cuts through the air better because it still helps trim off 0.03 of a second per lap. This explains the constant change of component design mentioned in point #3. Because a more aerodynamic design is always found and affect the rest of the components around the car. 5)You think the aerodynamics look impressive on this year's cars? It's child's play compared to previous generation before the cars have transitioned to using 18" wheels instead of 13". This change is like rewriting your established 32bits program to 64bits that you've never worked on. Everyone is currently relearning to engineering around the new set up. Before the change in 2022 the front wing stays plain on the nose and then all guns blazing on the side, in front of the wheels, trying to capture and redirect as much airflow as they can to increase as much downforce.

[@masoudjamshidi6305]

Appreciate the interesting info 👌👏

[@Spectra1476]

woah... that's awesome mate, wow u really worked in F1? I'm still in secondary school and have HIGHLY considered going into F1 as I have a passion for engineering innovation, and cars, so this is actually preeeettttyy cool to me xD

[@casualtechreviewer1196]

​@@Spectra1476 Whichever sector of the sport you join in, The F1 industry is not for the faint of heart. Whichever team you join, you ARE REQUIRED to sign a declaration that you are willing to work overtime. This is because during Carbuild (between Jan and March) Everyone needs to work over time to push all the components out. Even suppliers get their work cut out. I remeber getting in the office at 7am and leaving at 8pm for a good month or two because there's simply so much work. Take the front wing for example. It looks like one piece conponent but there are atleast 170 subcomponents involved to produce it. There are many ways to start preparing yourself by gaining experiences at your age. Common ways are voluneering for local racing teams (Formula Fords, Ginetta etc). Also look for summer internships at engineering compamies. Some F1 teams also hosts academy programme like Renault where they arrange competitions, let teeangers design something on the spot and see who's the most creative while being an efficient team member at the same time. Don't just follow their social media, also follow their LinkedIN and official website to see if there are any events you could join and show your talent to them. Any of these experience are worth putting into your CV and make it unique.

[@Spectra1476]

​@@casualtechreviewer1196 Holy, wow really? That's something I didn't know, woah I assumed it would need ALLOT of time and dedication, but I didn't know exactly what it was like and that it would be that intensive. And the example u used with the front wing assembly makes sense, but is none the less insane ( in a good way xD)! Since im still PREEETTYY young I don't know if that is indefinitely what I will go into yet, but I cant lie what you've said almost intrigues me more and at least as of right now I am hoping that I will have the time to dedicate myself to something like the F1 industry. And also oh wow, thank you so much that's actually really helpful! 100% will do, I'm looking into any form of volunteering right now (then going to look for any other kina of experiences xD), just set up a LinkedIN account so I can follow some of the places I've found on there too! Thank you so so much man. Plus about the CV thing omg yeah, I've actually recently started thinking about properly creating one after one of my friends told me about how he bought a website domain to turn into a form of "CV" for himself, and having some kind of experience would be awesome! Thank youu ( SORRRYY for the late reply xD, I haven't been much on my computer the past couple of days)

[@casualtechreviewer1196]

@@Spectra1476 Just one more thing mate, try reading a magazine called Racecar Engineering. You could only order them through subscription, they are not available in any retail store on the street like WHSmith. This magazine talks about engineering on everything in the motorsport world. They don't just scrape the surface, they dive deep showing calculations on problems they try to solve. It's a very good way to brings yourself up to speed on what racing companies are currently doing and challenges they are facing in the modern racing environement. You'd also find out what companies are involved thus shortlist a bunch of companies/teams you want to follow/approach. For example: Xtrac, motorsport gearbox maker Website CV is a great way to show yourself beyond texts in two pieces of A4 paper. But, just like CVs, be careful what you put in because anything you post can be challenged. So only show what you are confident in presenting.

[@recursion.]

I really want to thank bit defender for sponsoring this video. This video changed my life.

[@dakalodk]

How??

[@Vyluxii]

Amazing video Marques! However you forgot to mention the medium tire compounds, inters, and full wets that they also have the option to use. The medium tire compounds are a mix of the soft and hard tire compounds making them a better choice on certain tracks. They can last between 10 to 30 laps. Inters are the next softest tire compound used when it starts to lightly rain. They can be employed in almost any rain conditions until the track dries up and On the other hand full wets are for heavy rain and standing water on the track only as they lose grip rapidly in the absence of heavy rain or standing water.

[@snorttroll4379]

Tyres are very important for grip

[@ZephyrLopezCervilla]

5:13 The plank (aka “skid block”) under the F1 cars isn’t made of wood anymore but of fiberglass (with a phenolic resin named Permaglass made by BTR Permali).

[@Kigoz4Life]

what does the resin do? make it more durable?

[@ryanjones7190]

​@Kigoz4Life no resin is like glue the fiberglass is what makes it strong while the resin holds it together

[@Kigoz4Life]

ok i thought resin ontop of the fiberglass as a layer to survive friction better@@ryanjones7190

[@ArEmGee88]

As someone who's watched F1 for 30 years, I'm impressed by how you've described the basics but also included the tech side of things. I'm sure you'll bring a new audience to the sport that will appreciate the tech side of things rather than those that go to races for the social media likes and don't care about the sport

[@bluewker]

Same, have been watching on and off for about 25 years. I have to say - F1 is definitely one of the most crappy spectator sports ever. Team strategies were very poorly explained in the past, and even today, small strategic decisions that take the course of the entire race to play out - are not explained. The tech is largely an implementation detail. Few people actually get to know the inner workings of the tech, let alone the tech advantages a team has over another. We just see, "car go fast, much faster than other car, wow". The real things that make f1 actually enjoyable to me - are witnessing overtakes and character drama. That stuff is actually visible over the course of a race - but even THEN - drivers are usually too focused to do any kind of emoting, and we can barely get any good radio chatter. It's a tough sport to enjoy, IMO, but for those of us who are stupid/stubborn enough to stick around to watch a bunch of generationally wealthy (for the most part) boys race around in circles as their support system of engineers, strategists, mechanics and waterboys - it can be entertaining.

[@alexanderg1935]

​@@bluewkerAs sensationalist as DTS was, it actually gave fans the first behind the scenes look at F1. And it's fascinating! The engineering is bleeding edge and small decisions can be the difference between victory and defeat. I'd love them to implement VR into the races. It would be an immersive experience.

[@U2haveaniceday20]

MKB So glad you are doing so much more on this and loved the Video were we got to experience it up first hand.Thanks so much for sharing. ✌️💯

[@ballsdeepinglory3054]

Great to have a new fan amongst the ranks! But one additional thing you could have pointed out is not only the technological advancements for speed, but also safety. The crashes these cars are able to withsand without the formula 1 driver sustaining any injuries is insane. There have been 60G + crashes where drivers just walked it off. These crash structures with advanced crumple zones and honeycomb structures are insane. And there there is the track, the run off areas, crash structures etc.

[@alfdavi]

Marques you should look into the logistics and technology involved every race weekend. Like the real time communications between the factories and the track. Even thou they are thousands of miles away from each other, they work together to make split second decisions.

[@itshitime]

wendover has a good logistics video

[@andredornelles8014]

As a long time F1 fan (started watching at 4 years old to support Senna as mandatory by Brazilian law), I liked the innitiative. I find it fun so interesting that new people are getting to F1. Fun thing how even a tech guy provides very basic engineering and general curiosityinfo when he's new to F1 too heheh

[@longassusername]

its getting so big recently its insane

[@leandraleo281]

Mandatory by Brazilian law😭✋️

[@Savings_and_Grift_Plan]

yeah I grew up watching Michael Schumacher and I stopped watching after his (second) retirement around 2012. I feel so out of touch seeing all the different teams and personalities that went on long after I stopped watching

[@elwa_chin8604]

tech guy = read product manuals basics

[@chappieletters_]

honestly, this is the first time I watch a video of explanation without skipping it, you explain it really well

[@guiayu1556]

Super thank you for sharing this video! Newbie F1 fan over here and with the new facts that I learned, will definitely appreciate watching the races for the upcoming 2024 season!

[@garrettcarberry2118]

As an American who has been watching the sport since 2010, it is nice to see so many people watching and learning the sport especially in America. Love the video Marques and is a great starting point for new fans of the sport.

[@akyhne]

Which is your favorite team, and why?

[@Mjo742]

I love how you’re not afraid to explore topics that aren’t expected from tech KZbinrs. Keep up the original content 🙌🏻

[@shanehancock5719]

Great Video! Huge F1 fan here. The wife and I traveled to Vegas for the race. And it definitely lived up to the hype!

[@trinipilot2246]

Marques thanks for this video. It has totally given me another perspective into the world of formula one. The tech is so amazing, I am now a fan. Glad you got to experience it!!

[@kompisworld]

I am so happy you found the sport! I guess all teams would love to work with you. Would love to see some sort of tech series with interviews with the actual engineers of F1

[@Fehnz]

HUGE F1 fan here haha been watching since 02 when i was 5 years old cuz of my dad LOL So happy to see others enjoy the sport I grew up watching !

[@yerrie1908]

F1 teams don’t like to show everything they do and the time schedules don’t give a lot of options.

[@Dwilsonmusic145]

Also one big thing I think you could have talked about is the insane amount of data each team can gather and how they have to manage that data from the car to the pit wall and back to their headquarters sometimes halfway around the world.

[@AndrewPL5]

I don't wanna be rude, but in the modern ages how is that a big thing? They'd only need an internet connection and maybe the cloud to do that. Not really groundbreaking or advanced. Doesn't matter how far away they are, the internet can provide almost any and all data instantaneous. Most people can do all their work remotely as most things just require basic internet connection...

[@Dwilsonmusic145]

@@AndrewPL5 not quite as simple as you’d expect. They have probably over a terabyte worth of info that they need to review and go through during a weekend hundreds of sensors on the car. All of which needs to be relayed to the team in real time and also back to their home base (many times in Europe). That data needs to be monitored and analyzed by dozens of people and they need to be able to communicate and react in real time for anything from weather change in track temperatures, part failures, etc. I’ve always found it amazing that they can relay this info from the car on the track when going over 200 miles an hour sometimes over a mile away from the actual paddocks. Mind you all that is happening when you have tens of thousands of people watching and many times you’re racing in a city with line of sight interference and also hundreds of thousands of cellphones radios and etc. it’s amazing to me all 10 teams can keep reliable communications with their drivers and see every little thing that is going on. I encourage you to take a look online at some videos from the teams on this.

[@Zelinity]

@@AndrewPL5 it is a big thing, OP was comparing the powerhouse of telemetry data from before and now... the introduction of big data what makes it a key element of modern supremacy of F1 vs old

[@AndrewPL5]

@@Zelinity not really a big thing, it's pretty basic and just needs an internet connection and probably the cloud. This guy makes it seem they created something big just because they can send data off site, lmao like we can all do that, it's nothing special.

[@realwiggles]

@@ZelinityI think the ability to transmit data across vast distances instantaneously has existed longer than cars have even been around lol

[@YoungHumanClub]

Really awesome stuff! I only missed the riders rivalary and drama... there are dynamics in play that make the story of F1 Riders so fascinating to watch and find your riders to root for.

[@JDub3799]

my first f1 race was this years USGP at my home track (COTA) and it was an amazing experience. will definitely be going to '24s race and WEC returning!

[@legend146]

Great vid. I know there are comments that Marques should have done a bit more research and dove a bit deeper into the details but, as someone who's watched F1 for years, this is a pretty good jumping point for a potential new fan. Just enough detail to pique curiosity without being an overwhelming science lesson. One could go on for days and completely geek out over all the aspects of F1. This is an approachable intro to get into the sport and slowly learn all the technicalities as a fan. It's true, there were some minor details that weren't completely accurate (and kudos to all who've constructively tried to correct those) but nothing egregious.

[@alattice]

As someone learning about F1 for the first time (aside from "it's a race with science"), everything in this video was new to me and a lot to learn lol

[@xilebat]

I think it's fun to watch Marques learning about F1 -and making rookie mistakes- like a lot of us American newbies. F1 does not need gatekeepers, and I'm so glad this comments section is so welcoming to him. Aston Martin 2024!

[@GloomGaiGar]

A newbie explaining F1 will always lack certain things. As long time fans, the best we can do is to simply add to it instead of being gatekeeping toxic little turds.

[@DrFeelGood96]

I've been interested in getting into watching F1, but seeing the hardcore fan base was a bit daunting. Sometimes toxic fan bases make it hard to get into something new; but the comments I've seen in this video are quite welcoming to us newcomers.

[@binoymathew246]

I wasn't expecting a lot of civilized comments tbh... Glad to see I was wrong.

[@brunobegic3841]

Perhaps the craziest part of all this and something many people don't really believe or understand is just how physically challenging it is to drive an F1 car. These guys are some of the most fit athletes on the planet. The G forces, heat inside the cockpit, heavy steering and brakes, as well as just the focus required makes them lose up to 10 pounds of weight per race. So imagine losing 10 pounds in an hour and a half. These guys pretty much have fighter pilot level of fitness.

[@Jezee213]

It's like space training or fighter jet training, very hard on the body for sure!

[@ceruleanstone]

Plus the fact that they don't really get a break (unless there's a major crash). It's usually full-on for the entire 90-120 min. No time-outs, half-time, or substitutions. And unlike most sports, a momentary lapse of attention could take you out of the event completely--or worse, could have disastrous consequences and even be life-ending. Yes, maintaining that level of mental focus requires a tremendous amount of fitness, both physically and mentally.

[@Stuntman707]

So true it’s not appreciated enough!

[@alanmacdee]

+ the strength required just to hit the brakes before you come into a corner - I can't remember the amount of pressure required, but it's astronomical - and all the while communicating with their team, dealing with g-forces, road and weather conditions and other drivers on your tail. It doesn't just require physical fitness, but incredible mental agility to sustain this for nearly 2 hours.

[@marwin4348]

No, F1 drivers are not some of the most fit athletes on the planet, that is ridiculous. They are above average fitness, but amateurs compared to athletes in more physically demanding sports.

[@emeraldangel2000]

So excited to see a video explaining the engineering basics in F1! Its one of the things that drew me to it when I first got into it. Also love the custom car design, where did you get the model from?

[@jj2771]

Great video. I know it's different from the usual content you make. Hope you make more videos breaking down the car. A whole video on the front to the back to the braking system and just everything in general.

[@Hightree7405]

As a seasoned F1 fan, this is the best explanation I have seen. You can properly geek out on multiple elements, whether you like tech innovation, strategy or the drivers drama. So excited for all the new fans coming in from this! F1 is way more than Drive to Survive.

[@ralfsbelohvosciks7466]

I'm a long time F1 fan from Europe and I am really happy to see MKBHD talking about Formula 1. It deserves all of the popularity it has gained in the past years since Drive to Survive came out and MKBHD did an excellent introduction to new F1 fans.

[@ArchitHarsh]

Another banger video! I got into F1 recently and watching this video made me love it even more. Looking forward to many such interesting F1 videos.

[@jonswenson]

Saw Marques on the street in Vegas the day before the race. Awesome.

[@TheBendle]

Great video highlighting the geniuses behind F1! One other thing, the 2020 season was delayed by 4 months due to Covid but the teams utilised their engineers to help with pandemic by designing and manufacturing respiratory equipment.

[@CarDataBaseYT]

The guy who didn´t recognize Nico Rosberg some Years ago now explains F1. Great progress ;)

[@BackgroundNoiseK]

:D

[@justjuliejohnston]

Another great video! I, too,have been recently inundated with F1 content - and I always even a car and tech lover - so it’s a great fit! I watched another video which was an introduction of F1 2 newbies, and it was very different from this, but very complementary. Watching your video of filled in some of the gaps now I have to convince my husband that we need to go to an F1 event!!!

[@hrushikeshpaithankar5087]

The Checkered Flag pattern in the background with the light and shadow play ❣ Subtle details👏👏👏

[@julianz.9164]

Best F1 ever were the V10 motors. I will never forget the first time I walked into Catalunya Circuit in Spain 2005, the sound, fire and energy you could literally feel coming out of those V10 engines and exhaust's, to this day still gives me chills when I think about it.

[@hungryalien]

yes definitely the v10 days. really chills down my spine seeing and hearing them live in person 😆

[@troydonaldson]

I'm so glad I got to experience a V10 race in person. The V8's and V6's aren't even close to the sound of the V10's. V12's sounded pretty nice too!

[@FolkeFox]

I remember these back in the day in Mexico City they were so incredibly cool

[@pineholo]

man even the v8's made my ears ring after 2 laps with no ear protection.. @@troydonaldson

[@troydonaldson]

@@pineholo The V8's were perhaps the most ear piercing. The V10's sounded more beautiful and musical.

[@CubireviewsBlogspotDe]

As a German I naturally grew up watching races with my dad and being a huge fan of Michael Schumacher. Now I can share this joy with my own son and to me it's really crazy how big F1 has become over the past few years. I'm not really a fan of all the entertainment stuff surrounding the sport nowadays, but it's still cool to see my favorite sport in all the different places. And now even on a KZbin channel I've never thought would be talking about F1. Glad for every new fan.

[@katlee2000]

Great video! I recently got into the wormhole of F1 racing! You did a great job explaining!

[@MontassarChebbah]

Really appreciate this simple but detailed expanation for amateurs of F1, because sometimes it might just seem a bit confusing and overwhelming for people, u really put it in easy words, congrats on that

[@twistan4976]

At 7:20 the extra front wing that the Arrows team tried to run wasn't removed because it didn't work, but it was removed because the FIA immediately banned for safety concerns before qualifying. Also notable that at the Vegas GP, all of the manholes were already welded down, which is standard at all street courses. But the downforce of the Ferrari made the concrete around the manhole fail, so rather than rewelding the manholes, they reinforced the concrete around all the other manholes

[@stratonarrow]

I’ve been huge into F1 since Kimi won it all in 2007, and seeing this video makes me SO happy! It really is the most pure marriage of raw talent and skill and engineering. It simply can’t be overstated how good the drivers are, and their engineers are even better.

[@PyroMania61]

Talent? Yes Raw talent? Fouttahere.. F1 cars nowadays are chock-full of electronics and driver aides. No power steering and manual shifting; now that's raw.

[@SdoubleA]

@@PyroMania61 Charles managed to continue driving in Brazil when he lost power steering. He would've still been able to drive had the hydraulics not stopped. F1 drivers have the capabilities you want. The aides are there because it gets pretty difficult one handing a no-power-steer car that pulls the Gs that the cars pull these days. And then there's tracks that made drivers nearly pass out from exhaustion in the Middle East, despite all the help. They are still human after all.

[@HarryNicNicholas]

i used to work for electronic arts, on formula one 2000, our office was a purpose built building in chertsey overlooking a lake, with it's own cinema, restaurant, bar and in the foyer we had (mock ups) of kimi and couthard's cars - mclaren were our neighbours. the steps in the foyer were also used in the movie inception.

[@AK1892]

Im going to start tuning in. Lack of knowledge ln the sport kept me away.. thinking it was too hard to learn but u broke it down so easily! So thank u for the hardwork

[@devonjames4421]

Please make more of these style videos. Super interesting to learn about the "hidden" tech and would love to see it in other industries/sports and parts of the world!

[@AndreiJikh]

Great video Marques! The actual race itself was SO fun!

[@financialfastpass]

You said it was a disaster 🤣

[@ilijamarinovic7366]

Hahaha, if that was fun, then your comment is irrelevant...

[@diefachfrau]

New in the racing business?

[@princeyem2684]

Fun fact I work at Öhlins and we build the suspension for some Formula one

[@diefachfrau]

Hard fact nobody cares@@princeyem2684

[@TheBazzrt]

It's really cool to see Marques do a video about F1, also because it's from the perspective of someone who's just finding out about all this stuff. I do get the feeling though that he didn't have the video fact checked by anyone that knows F1 well. For example: the plank underneath the cars is not wood anymore, but a type of resin. Also DRS wasn't some clever trick that some teams thought of, it was mandated by the rules from one year to the next to improve overtaking.

[@mrfochs]

Yeah. Sadly, as Marques has gotten more and more into the cart space, he is putting out videos with more and more inaccuracies but due to his stellar record in the tech space, a LOT of people are going to take what he says as fact. I really hope that he takes the time to study up more on cars and racing or brings someone in who is a bit more knowledgeable before releasing additional videos or talking about cars/racing on his podcasts (e.g., his conversations about how Nissan has never released a track car and stating he does not believe that GTR is a track car - apparently the run of 29 straight races/four entire seasons in the Japanese Touring Car Championships doesn't count in his book).

[@sarahrichardson7140]

I started to follow the sport in April after finally finishing Drive to Survive. I wish this video had come out then because I barely knew what was happening. Thankfully now at the end of the season and following a few creators on TikTok, I've learned so many things that I had zero idea even existed at the beginning of the year.

[@sophieshen6054]

This video just showcase how good a Marquez is. In the realm of a new subject for this channel as well as for yourself, he managed to balance being informative for an educational content and being entertaining and professional. Thank you for being the earth’s best tech reporter!

[@Mahid]

I love that Marques is now a fan of F1, I recently joined as a fan when I built my sim to race on two years ago. It's been a blast to watch the races.

[@mkbhd]

Going to a race in person really changes everything

[@daiyouga]

For the ultimate action, go to COTA in Austin and sit at turn 12. You will not be disappointed. You get to see them brake from 210 mph and fight for a corner.

[@maxime.luttmann]

I've been an F1 fan for 18 years. This thing is like a drug to me, i haven't miss a single race during that time since i started following. I didn't expect Marques to make a video about F1 but everything is spot on and perfectly explained, like all the content on this channel. Cool to see how passionate you became about it !

[@ryanallen6443]

Read the top comment if you think everything is spot on. There was an unusually large amount of errors.

[@nickhudd2011]

Went to watch the practice day in Singapore back in 2019 and it was incredible to see live. Would love to see a race some day.

[@rutheshkumar7545]

Really love this explanation. Hope you do video like this for other interesting topics too. ❤

[@GnanaSreekarR]

Never felt MKBHD would say out the sponsor name these many times. 😂

[@eliassaratsis]

If you would be interested to go to another race next season I would highly recommend going to one of the classic European races like Monza or Silverstone. The atmosphere there is just to another level.

[@mioumitsou]

monaco is my favorite but unfortunately its becoming outdated

[@kclink20]

What about interlagos sao paulo?

[@nickrees3614]

I was at Silverstone this year and there were 400,000 people there. It was like a festival. Amazing atmosphere, you had to keep your Verstappen cheers quiet though 😅

[@mirceasibana]

Again great tech content and the confused girl in the background from minute 10:20, made my day 😄😄😄. Thank you!

[@tylerdowd]

I don't think many people realize the logistics and tech behind races and F1 as a whole! Cool vid

[@Nickrapper73]

Hello Marques. I come from Germany and have been watching Formula 1 for over 40 years and still love it today. I give you a big applause👏 for this video. Very good, short but also detailed explanation of the topic. I think that the future Formula 1 series with Andretti will have a big impact on the popularity of the sport in the USA. Thanks for doing this great KZbin job!!! Love to see your videos 👍

[@anydaynow01]

GM has been doing really well with their Cadillac prototype cars and Corvette GT cars in the past few years, it's about time they stepped up to F1! Hopefully they can get a couple of drivers who can give them great feedback to develop as a team and GM doesn't loose heart like some other big auto makers and keeps at it until they can build a competitive team.

[@JC0037]

I've been working for F1 just a couple of years, and I've been following you for some more time, I'm very happy to see this beautifully produced video. You did explain the basics very well. Winter season is always tough with the workload, so watching this video makes it worth it. Edit: Talking about strategy while showing Ferrari is hilarious lol

[@Gepstra]

A bit of a shame he didn't get invited by Red Bull to show the engineering marvel that is the RB19.. At least the Ferrari is a beautiful car!

[@JC0037]

@@Gepstra he most likely couldn't even show it, the RB19 is an aerodynamic marvel, so he probably wouldn't get to see it up close. Not that I would understand a thing I see, I'm not very well versed in aerodynamics.

[@Gepstra]

@@JC0037 Nah I fully understand that he was invited by Ferrari/Bitdefender and he couldn't show anything else. It's just that Ferrari didn't do the best job this year (again). There's always next year ™

[@akyhne]

Why would he want to go to Red Bull? They are a tiny bit faster, than the rest, but not by much. All the cars in F1, are impressive on their own.

[@PITAH1]

​@@akyhnered bull is like 0.5 seconds faster EVERY lap. It is just another league.

[@eternalbeing3339]

I did not know about the constructors aspect of it. I like that. Whoever puts in the most mechanic work should get an award.

[@bigjack79]

The drive to survive series on Netflix is really good. I have a atmos home theather setup and the audio is amazing.

[@TharinduLakshithaKariyawasam]

Bro putting his life on the line to do a commercial for F1, Ferrari and Bitdefender all at once 🤣🤣

[@JohnHirsch88]

this is the greatest ad i've ever seen

[@sanyamjha5796]

Bitdefender is doing all things F1

[@bhaumikkumar2567]

One of the best videos I have seen in a while! Good work Marques!

[@andydennis4968]

I've been following this sport for the past 30 years and you did a splendid job in explaining the basics of the sport and the ultra high tech involved. Kudos to you and your team.

[@greenstair]

What is amazing is that two different teams, with different engines, different chassis, different suspension different wheels, steering wheels, humans - everything except for the plank - often come in with lap speed differences measured in thousandths of seconds in qualifying and hundredths of a second after 150 miles of racing - it is freekin astonishing.

[@Ankerbat]

That MKBHD F1 model looked sickkk!!! Big props to whoever designed and created that! Makes me want to see an MKBHD livery now in an actual race 😂

[@l.ls.8890]

I have been to the Monte Carlo GP two times some twenty plus years ago. However, I get to see the St. Petersburg, FL GP here in Florida every year. Awesome.

[@user-lg5df8br7d]

I think this is a best explanation of f1 racing I have ever watched. I was always confused on what was going on with points and stuff.

[@junwuzhang375]

Other than too much ads from BitDefender, this is so awesome!!!! Being a car enthusiast AND a tech lover, I'm super excited to see an F1 video from you. (FYI, too much ads can sometimes have the opposite effect, just look at how many folks in the comments found it annoying 😂 but I understand the channel needs a sponsor!! 😅)

[@toot4you19]

Oh you noticed those? I thought it was quite subtle. But wouldn’t recommend taking a shot of tequila every time he says BitDefender 🚑

[@emailofjamesw]

Nah I'm pretty sure this is a video about bit defender sponsored by F1

[@godswillak]

😂😂​@@emailofjamesw

[@mielprovoost8913]

Too many ads for an informational product, like BitDefender, is actually good for the brand. It annoys people, that's true but they will remember and consider it when they need such a product (look up sleeper effect and distraction effect for more info). However, if you want to sell a perfume for example, this is NOT a good strategy. (I have an exam marketing tomorrow, I need to study and not watch Marques)

[@gokulrajnainaraj491]

MKBHD gave us a very small glimpse into F1, but diving into this sport as a hardcore fan means spending tons of time understanding each team's details. Getting the commentary? Well, that's a whole journey of grasping how the engineering and tech have evolved. It's a wild ride, but totally worth it! 🏎️🔧 great job on the quick explanation on F1.

[@nickrees3614]

The commentators (at least the team at Sky) do a really good job at explaining the sport to the layman.

[@MrLynch-ei4dc]

Just found your channel, very awesome and interesting things you chat about. New subbie here.

[@MateusChristopher]

the vegas sphere looked really cool hugging the track. Brings a near video-game like quality. Would be great to see it animate in reaction to the race.