Learn to RACE with a Formula 1 Driving Instructor! | EXPERIENCE

The very best have all been taught by Rob Wilson, master wizard behind the wheel and BenzeneBen finds himself next on the list beside Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Raikkonen and Nico Rosberg! Everybody likes to think of themselves as the most amazing driver on the roads, but the truth is that there is always something to improve and learn, even for the Formula 1 drivers to sharpen their skills!
You might be expecting a supercar or track based machine but Rob chooses to instruct from a Vauxhall Astra; a diesel front-engined hatchback... Allow him to explain why and experience how you can improve the three big inputs - braking, steering and the throttle while being on a trackday.
You can follow BenzeneBen directly at / benzeneben
Thanks for watching, Tim
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The very best have all been taught by Rob Wilson, master wizard behind the wheel and BenzeneBen finds himself next on the list beside Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Raikkonen and Nico Rosberg! Everybody likes to think of themselves as the most amazing driver on the roads, but the truth is that there is always something to improve and learn, even for the Formula 1 drivers to sharpen their skills!

[@alexlam24]

Shmee150 DADDY

[@patrikojala1895]

Shmee150 #Shquad

[@Soldadummy]

Peter Windsor likes Rob a lot. His work seemed like witchcraft to me, not because i know anything about racing actually its quite the opposite. Ben, this channel has an asset, its you. I can see where this is going! You guys could make this the best car and performance channel on youtube... actually it already is

[@cdkstuntsfilms968]

Bro plz Pramot My channel

[@Bahamuttiamat]

He taught everyone except lewis, because lewis naturally does what he teaches. #teamlh

[@peterscrimizzi8137]

This guy trained me last year...ever since, not one cop has been able to catch me!!

[@vighneshks3944]

🤣🤣🤣

[@FULLTHROTTLEAUTO]

Great video Ben. This was awesome to watch, love seeing videos like this.

[@grahamherbert3612]

The handling of the Astra K is superb. It's a seriously underrated vehicle.

[@ChilleBil]

That was some extraordinary driving Ben! Well done!

[@icebreakertech]

This video was just good ;) Turning weaknesses into strengths, great job. What a genuinely nice guy.

[@ultapanda4991]

Shmee looks different today..

[@Shmee150]

Yes :D

[@garybowen3061]

that what i thought lol

[@pauljr.harrington1905]

Hi Guys I’m Not Shmee

[@Shmee150]

Hi Paul

[@DigitalIndependent]

Flat car reminds me of top gear: if the round looks slow,it usually is fast

[@EduardoSantos-pl9cw]

What does "flat car" mean?

[@shiznuts]

Ha! You ask for more motorsport content in one of the last videos, and you get it! This is like YT on demand. xD Awesome shtuff!

[@JTthestreetking]

You had quite a strong baseline to begin with. Your steering input was so smooth!

[@robertmaddock8300]

Enjoyed the video Ben... good work

[@manfredi169]

Hi, Tim, good job as always!!!Seeing Ben is always a bliss. It would be great if you two made a proper video together testing something very special!! I'd been thinking that the Vauxhall was a bit lack of performance but after I saw it in action it blew my socks off !!! I can tell you straightaway that this channel will be getting incredibly huge very soon!! The one thing that I'd like to know is would you be willing to trade some of your supercars for a car that you reckon very important?

[@thesaintscorner4490]

Great Rob..he and peter windsor are doing an incredible job in giving real insights of pure driving..

[@paul1978g]

Wow. This guy is like a Racing Yoda. So calm and easy with his wisdom.

[@mikestone7551]

Great opportunity ! Good times !

[@b_mb4948]

In the next video... *I've bought a Vauxhall Astra!*

[@muldix]

That Astra changed my mind about Vauxhalls! Greetings from autobahn POV videos :)

[@chrisdyson5513]

Fascinating video, huge thanks.

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

Nice work Ben !!!

[@frcgfd107]

Great video! I hope it was as fun for you as I think it would have been for me! I hope it was an absolute blast!

[@LamboPlays]

Hi Tim i like your new haircut i hope u enjoyed your day

[@bossdefender8037]

To be honest, I absolutely did not expext Rob looking like that! :D But first of all, he seems to be a genuinely likeable guy and the people he's coached in his life speak for themselves! :) #shquad

[@Rottensteam]

BossDeFender There's lots and lots of driver analysis from F1 drivers by this guy here on KZbin. He's on Peter Windsors channel (The Racers Edge), he gives very good explanations on drivers and different driving styles and they just talk alot of F1.

[@bossdefender8037]

Nice, thanks for the info! :) How come that I've never seen or heard of him before?! I've really got to check out more.

[@1970boggy]

Fabulous video !

[@wackyack3165]

Quote from the very end of the video, " I hope you guys have enjoyed this video - subscribe if you haven't". I like the addition of this humour.

[@Rottensteam]

Rob is such a legend.

[@Shmee150]

Big time, he knows his stuff!

[@peterkhew7414]

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. The idea is to keep your steering and braking as minimal as possible in order to go fast.

[@pattat2894]

Great informative video, Ben!

[@kylesilk-jones2410]

Hi Tim love the content

[@sanxi34]

WOW!!! 1st, great video! 2nd, it is amazing seeing the "flat car" I always thought that linking corners making use of the whole track was the most efficient way to go around. Will try "flat car" next time I go to the karting circuit

[@EduardoSantos-pl9cw]

What does "flat car" mean?

[@TheTechnician44]

Had some mates who followed the flat car approach when they passed there test. On its roof in a field......

[@that.guy11]

Rob Wilson is a bona fide legend

[@kumarankarth86]

What a proper but smooth intro into the world of formula one driving though the accent is a bit hard to make out at times.

[@joeflanagan9659]

I did this with Rob!!

[@AuroraStudios2008]

1 on 1 training from a master is priceless regardless of the field. His flat car approach is close to what I taught my friends & kids in the 80s by duct taping a dog dish on the hood with a tennis ball inside & you had to lap the track without losing the ball. It teaches smoothness not speed, that comes later. It’s always been the best approach. (Jackie Stewart was my real teacher though not in person, that was Skip Barber) Tim have you had seat time with this man, has he taught you as well? Thanks Tim

[@Shmee150]

Nope, Ben is the only one went there

[@AuroraStudios2008]

Shmee150 What a shame Minor issue: video needed Shmee intro with you explaining what was coming up. Till I saw your logo in the corner I thought I was on the wrong vlog.

[@EduardoSantos-pl9cw]

What does "flat car" mean?

[@clumpymold]

That's a TON of cars parked on the side of the track at 10:36. Is it a storage area or something? They all look similar.

[@allensaunders449]

Kind of unrelated but been seeing more indepth looks at the new McLaren waiting for yours. Most sports have coaches for the athletes why should car racing be any different

[@oliversalter4945]

I was at bruntingthorpe a couple of weeks ago

[@bobbyp_jcw309]

Not bad Ben, not bad! Looking tidy.

[@ghost91977]

Shmee, whats your thought on lotus evora 430GT ???

[@Mirai_39]

Tim should learn this too.

[@Giuliani95]

Man I hate other people touching the wheel when I drive

[@cesarcastillo2405]

Very little views on this video. Tim, does it affect that you upload almost daily? Maybe that´s affecting it. What do you think? Hope 2018 brings many more subscribers and much success

[@ttvvideos2050]

Ben, when is your new mustang arriving?

[@mohamedabdi4844]

Rob is a Legend how can I learn from him?

[@chorlauheung4920]

Why would there be so many expensive planes near a race course? Is there enough insurance to cover possible damage to them from a car collision?

[@ll3100]

OMG, finally a professional who tells you that some vauxhalls are superfast !!! I hope you understand now.

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

Pikachu Nobody denies they can be quick, it's just the drivers people don't like. Tend to be a bit chavvy and their idea of mods are Monster energy stickers and a fart can exhaust.

[@BuddhaOfDarkness]

FF cars are just road legal dodgems for noobs and old people. The real action is in FR!

[@usamaali2463]

Who Made Th1s Video

[@joshmartin8731]

How do I get in contact with rob

[@TheSportFranz]

Ben looks in the car a bit like schumacher in his younger years

[@madelenepeterson8202]

Might he be sponsored by Vauxhall? haha!!

[@RPatel-rk3zg]

Hi Shmee, I’m Tim.

[@Shmee150]

Hi Tim, I'm Shmee

[@BackroadBender]

Okay but how do we know that there isn't a faster way at lapping it. That was nice when he went on the grass

[@buzozg]

how many hp does this Astra have?

[@pauljr.harrington1905]

That intro...😂

[@Shmee150]

Cool list to be on though

[@harrisonbored6504]

They do the equivalent of 2 24hour le'mon back to back. So I'm guessing he keeps them for around 10k miles.

[@osielectronicsuk4382]

If only we'd have been able to hear the discussion and understand the info Rob was imparting, it would have been a much, much better video - and this criticism is NOT confined to this particular Shmee episode, for it's something which happens too often. The quality of the images is well sorted, why not the sound? The intro and 'cheers' are fine, as are the walk rounds, but once inside a car under 'channelling' audio conditions, it all goes to pot. Much room for improvement - please!

[@dinan5iver]

I very much agree. It can't hurt to mic whomever is speaking so the dialog is clear. That would have greatly enhanced an otherwise superb video.

[@plisi5972]

*SHQUUAADD*

[@Joescuderia]

Hey guys what car is Rob using to teach or in other words what's the equivalent car here in America, thanks.

[@djgtuk2012]

Golf or Focus... Front wheel drive hatchback with a turbo diesel

[@jasonyang2288]

where is Shmee

[@_matty]

lol, rob has got a Nokia 3210

[@Shmee150]

6310i ;)

[@patmald]

that Nokia brick thoooo

[@jamesasteria]

dont keep touching my fkn steering wheel !!

[@crulove7530]

James Myles 🤣

[@Budge1970]

Or my Knob!

[@MalcomMcLeod]

It would make me more nervous and I would make more mistakes, just tell me and/or point in the direction 😒

[@BuddhaOfDarkness]

@@Budge1970 Hahaha

[@ButeSound]

It's to indicate when and by how much to introduce the short increase in steering angle Mid corner. Best way to do it.

[@danvorobiov]

Hi Tim. Very good video! I asked another driving instructor, Ross Bentley (author of Speed Secrets books), about making podcast with Rob (Ross makes his own SpeedSecrets Podcast), and Ross is very enthusiastic about it, but he don't have Rob's contacts. Maybe you can help with that? My English is not good, so sorry for mistakes, if there is any.

[@Shmee150]

Drop me a message on my website and my business manager will connect you with Rob.

[@danvorobiov]

Thanks!

[@9898110234]

Is he the Stig?

[@PabloThaGreat]

Another famous Juan Pablo

[@EduardoSantos-pl9cw]

What does "flat car" mean?

[@CGL43474_C]

+Shmee150 So we’ve been introduced to Ben as a “host” on this show, and I think that’s great. But the first video featuring him and the “Benmobile”, and there’s no introduction to the “Benmobile”?! C’mon! I kid of course, but still!

[@Levi_Amongst_the_Watchers]

#shquad

[@alissupercarphotographyuk3391]

Hi Tim! I love your cars they are so cool. One day I hope to be like you 😍

[@ttvvideos2050]

#Theshquad ... hi tim

[@xhinopeci8342]

Rob, great respect for you, but every car has a button for 'all electronics off'. At least should have driven a BMW 320i not a diesel Astra :(

[@FUCKSENTINELPRIME]

4:18

[@randomguyfrominterwebster]

The Finnish Trio

[@tiny789]

see him in the shambles in lutterworth now and again bit grumpy to be honest

[@SumSock41]

where is Tim

[@Shmee150]

Back today :)

[@philipjamesparsons]

I’ve watched quite a few videos of Rob Wilson training, yet in all honesty, I’ve never found anything I can use in my track driving. I think it’s something to with using an airfield and cones rather than a purpose built. circuit. I’d love to see him training on a better track then maybe I could figure him out a bit more. I know he is great at what he does but Bruntingthorpe, makes for poor videos.

[@hamishfullerton7309]

Yeah some what agree , it's very hard as viewer to see the lines on this track and there for grasp the concepts as easily

[@rickydee9761]

It's cupcake again!

[@rickydee9761]

All I was thinking was the poor bugger who gets to own the car after he's finished with it

[@argentum001]

So the one thing to remember is flat car

[@NotMiya22]

Is there a thing called ben150 seriously?

[@Sangamkr]

benzenben looks weird without a moustache and beard

[@jefmeert3030]

4 seconds after upload, must be a personal record.. :D

[@patrikojala1895]

#Shquad

[@4dshow]

Just not right without Tim.

[@jabbawaffle6346]

#SHQUAD!!! lol

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Hi guys I’m not Donald trump... oh wait

[@Shmee150]

That's a good thing, although if Donald Trump watched my video that would be kinda cool in a weird way

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Shmee150 great work with the video!

[@gtiturbo85]

what? how do you go through an entire session of driver training without talking about braking? that was weird...

[@aditgajjar205]

he never taught lewis hamilton or vettel or alonso, or verstappen.

[@SkillzorZ021]

Missed the intro, did shmee go through puberty?

[@maisunmonowar]

Who the hell are you? Where's Shmee.

[@gabrielblanco5122]

You look like Joel Kinnaman. Google him.

[@RafiKhairullah]

Second 😶

[@vidyanandmohabir915]

flat car flat car...whynot have stiffer anti roll bars on struts

[@dannycrouch9545]

So the main point of his teaching seems to be steering input and you didn't show the wheel when rob was driving. Seems like a good way to ruin what could have been a good video

[@Shmee150]

Camera failed so we lost that footage

[@jrgenjrgen1165]

Where are your beard?

[@keluke5299]

#earlysquad XD

[@Madharr234]

Who are you

[@Shmee150]

He is Ben, who are you? :)

[@Madharr234]

Who am i? I am Shmee150 subscribers, not Ben Subscribers ;)

[@CinemaUnited]

Broadcast Channel Ben is better for track content

[@haakman123]

Broadcast Channel Ben is awesome, so shut up. Just don't watch it when you don't like it. Well, watch it even if you don't like it, money's for Shmees new cars

[@thomas1116]

You siriusly forgot max verstappen

[@haakman123]

This Is Thomas Well, he thought way more people then he talked about. So yeah, he left out the formula one driver that is just almost making a dent in de sport.

[@aranraja1752]

Ben shquad

[@AmbushP]

Should have let you do a lap on your own without interfering ,,you probably would have done a lot better ..

[@imaweerascal]

Yeah I'm sure you know more about teaching racing skills than the guy who trains F1 drivers...