The Differences Between F1 and Indycar (Cars, Drivers, Sensation...)

[@charlystann2463]

I loved when you said "In f1 you get Plan A, Plan B, Plan B. And for other teams even more" we all know that the smile was for Ferrari xD

[@danphilip10]

X, Y, Z, AA, AB...LOL some of their strategy calls though this year got hilarious on team radio, plan F? What do you think?!?!?!? Not quoting but I got a chuckle out of just the wording.

[@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930]

@@danphilip10 "plan QZ" "WHAT??" "we are checking"

[@IStMl]

@@rockandrollrockandrollrock6930 do you want plan A3B4, question?

[@p00piter]

Wow two plan B? That’s gotta be confusing

[@armadillolover99]

McLaren pulled out Plan G at Spa but that might’ve just been making fun of Ferrari too

[@Dani-it5sy]

''Happy to be a live and happy to be racing'' gives me goose bumps every time. Grosjean mannaging to get himself out of that burning wreck didn't only spare his life but also spared us fans from a horrible traumatic experience.. 😅 Thanks Romain, You are a fckn LEGEND!

[@Syl31tls]

Watching it live (I would say even more as a French as he was the one we were looking closely during the race) and hearing the French commentator (who is Romain's best friend) crying was also quite of a traumatic experience 😅

[@CarlosNunez6673]

@@Syl31tls I'm in the USA, and believe me not as bad as what you describe, but it was horrible for us to watch too. I think I remember they mentioned they had changed the jumpsuits to a specification that was MORE fire retardant than the previous ones: 20 seconds instead of 10. As far as the gloves they hadn't gotten the new specification, so that was a contributing factor in his hands getting burned. In any case, I'm sooooo happy he's alive and well, AND racing. Good for him!!!

[@manu-tonyo9654]

Totally agree, lovely man, those seconds before He came out are etched into my memory in real time. So happy to see him being back and loving racing again.

[@J3.S0]

"The man that walked out of fire" is truly a legend 🔥😎👌

[@jrock9687]

For the past 17 years in a row, the IndyCar Championship has come down to the final race. IndyCar is always exciting to follow year in year out, and the racing is so close.

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

I really just started following Indycar, I only live 25 minutes from Barber,been going to the Barber race the last few years,absolutely love it,if you get a chance,get to Barber,it’s a beautiful facility.Fell in love with Indycar.

[@WilliamMoscato-jw4hx]

Won't be this year lol

[@leocasas5774]

This is the best explanation I've heard of the differences between Formula 1 and Indycar racing, and put things into perspective. Merci, Romain!

[@desmondc.2351]

well he’s got the experience to back up his opinions, it’s the least you should expect from grosjean

[@Sean-ch9kq]

I always look forward to hearing your thoughts. You are humble in a way that few guys in your field are. Ever since those few seconds when the camera switched away and i just screamed and my held my breath, I feel much more invested in you. Its like we all get to watch you get your second chance and we all want it to be amazing

[@helliviknow]

I'd like to see indycars around Monaco. I feel like they would thrive and be fantastic racing to watch!

[@juancruzporta1678]

wow never thought about it! they would put on a great show

[@Thighweaver]

A dream. They would never.

[@KoeiNL]

Just watch F2 then, they are about as fast.

[@easytos]

@@KoeiNL Indy, and F2, isn't about being as "fast" as F1. They are both spec series.

[@KoeiNL]

@@easytos I said he should watch F2 at Monaco instead of wishing for IndyCar at Monaco. F2 = IndyCar in terms of speeds on non-oval tracks.

[@Yappit]

Your videos are always great, Romain. I slept on your career back with Lotus and the start of Haas so I never realized how good you really were to get such good finishes in those cars, we're glad to have you in America and in Indycar.

[@justawhisperintheuniverse8257]

Yeah, the later years with Haas were not so good for him or Magnussen. But, looking at how things are now, it's really clear that it was the team.

[@pnusern]

lol he was one of the worst drivers on the grid :D and that's why he drives indy now xdd no formula 1 driver dreams of quitting f1 and going to indy Xdd

[@the-real-zpero]

@@pnusern not really true We live in a world now where money matters a lot. Drivers are expected to deliver on talent and experience, while being young, and also contributing major sponsors. Some drivers, like Lance Stroll, Latifi, or, you know... Nikita Mazepin... Come in on money alone. I would say Romain was a very good driver on a good day, but the Hass car certainly made it difficult to have a good day.

[@madbull4666]

@@pnusern he was actually a very fast driver on his day when everything goes right it's difficult to say how good he was as the cars he drove were normally dog shit, other days he was a solid mid pack. He was a mid pack driver with some special days. He was definitely not the worst driver.

[@pnusern]

@@madbull4666 yeah haas wasn’t great but lotus that he drove was actually decent as Kimi proved. He was never able to outclass even his teammates so I’d imagine he would not be a world class driver even if given a proper car

[@lancemckissick6771]

Thank you for the F1/ Indy car comparison. I've followed F1/Grand Prix racing for 70+ years, but have become soured on it by F1's rejection of Andretti/Cadillac's bid. Since childhood, I've dreamed of a real American F1 effort and to lose it over politics is too much, so I'm trying to learn Indy car racing at this late date. Back ground stories about Indy car are most helpful as is watching the races. I'm rooting for you, glad to see you take on ovals.

[@SolarRadioFM]

Very well said !

[@lancemckissick6771]

A moment of lucidity.

[@ronbelanger4113]

Keep on dreaming, there zero chance of a yank team ever doing more than wasting F1's time.

[@lancemckissick6771]

Like Ford did, uh. Surefire way to not get beaten is to not let others play.

[@markg7834]

Great video! Thanks for creating this one.

[@pawrestlingchamp]

Drive to survive got me into open wheel racing, but Indy car is a much more exciting series. in the 4 years I have watched F1 only 2021 was a truly entertaining season.

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

I've been an F1 fan for 30 years or so, been to over a dozen GPs live and honestly in the last few years I watch way more Indycar. The racing is awesome, drivers aren't PR robots and the old school tracks deliver so much fun.

[@inno-v8-ion165]

@@goodshipkaraboudjan What do you think about Le Mans?

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

@@inno-v8-ion165 Love WEC and IMSA. Especially in their current spec which is bringing a lot more manufacturers.

[@RichardGardnerOnGooglePlus]

Thank you Romain! Long time fan since watching you since your DAMS title win in GP2. This explanation is THE best I have heard so far from anyone who has experienced both. I thank you sir!

[@hannahbarley61]

it's always interesting to hear the differences between the two series especially from someone who has experienced both. I think they're both good in their own ways

[@tempniggi]

F1 is better

[@kmontgomery27]

How ? Driving in an oval for 2 hours? Go watch f1 in Monaco

[@FloosWorld_AoE]

@@kmontgomery27 You'd be surprised how few ovals are actually in the Indy calendar.

[@Envycolt]

Indy cars are inferior in every way.

[@FloosWorld_AoE]

@@Envycolt They aren't tho

[@UnsounderGnome]

Very interesting insight about low speed vs high speed corners in the cars.

[@zippo5294]

Merci pour la vidéo ! Trop cool le retour d’expérience !

[@Beaver98]

I got to attend the Indy Car race in Toronto this year and I was amazed at how close the cars could on such a narrow track! Also it was pretty impressive to see the cars just handle some pretty gnarly bumps without much issue

[@53rdand3rdShows]

Toronto is by far one of the toughest street circuits too. Great place to see old school CART style racing.

[@JF1J]

Love to see you smiling Romain! You totally deserve it and happy to see you fighting in the top at Indy :D

[@Malachi_Marx]

I grew up watching NASCAR, Grand Am/IMSA and Indy, started actively watching F1 when Haas started. I'm loving seeing you run in Indy, always so exciting!

[@RobCabreraCh]

You described the Indycar car exactly like what I always try to achieve with my setups. Oversteery on the entry, understeery midcorner, and composed on the exit. I struggle a lot with cars that are understeery on the entry and oversteer on the exits, but my brother (who is faster than me, don't tell him) is the exact opposite, he wants the car to oversteer on the exits.

[@mauriciochaar]

Argentine Ricardo Juncos is in Argentina showing off the Indy car he owns. People are amazed at every exhibit. Next Sunday he will be at the Santiago del Estero circuit. It is an excellent opportunity to add enthusiasts to this exciting sports activity.

[@mxmastermitch]

Seriously thank you for doing this explanation. Followed Indycar for years and recently started following F1 and watching DTS made me wonder. Seeing you transitioning into Indycar has been awesome, hope you have many years of success here in the states.

[@juan080876]

Romain, Thank you for the time and giving your insights. It is great hearing your comparisons between the two open wheel series.

[@euroryan]

Thank you Romain! Would you consider doing a short video in even more detail on exactly how you drive an Indy Car through corners for the racing geeks and amateur competitors among us? How do you manage the oversteer to understeer transition for example.

[@lancepenner2551]

You got me to subscribe in this video you are one of the only people to be able to accurately tell the differences between F1 and Indy that i can truly believe! Thank you for the great content!

[@jonlinen225]

Both great series. Heck, I'm now watching F1, Indycar and NASCAR.

[@majorgrub1730]

I'm a F1 fan since 5th grade but the Indy500 is my fav race.

[@jonlinen225]

@@majorgrub1730 bucket list for me. I've been to IMS for NASCAR Indycar race weekend but I've never watched oval race there. The 500 looks insanely fast on TV can't imagine in person. One day very soon!

[@joaocesar8988]

Fórmula E > NASCAR

[@ray.shoesmith]

Try V8 Supercars. Best racing series on the planet

[@vicb9470]

Amazing commentary. I want more of these! Remain is a true gentleman of the sport!

[@tobyvanliew]

Glad Romain is enjoying the United States and INDYCAR. I want to know what are some of his bucket list items for the United States, like 24 hours of Daytona or watching the 500, etc.

[@FlyWithAlexMora]

The editing of your videos is flawless. Good stuff, Romain.

[@MrBikboi]

Favourite driver followed you very closely in F1, glad you're still going for it and having success in Indy.

[@episnod]

Bravo. I grew up on Indy car in the 1960-1970s, and then discovered F1 in the late 90s. They both have their own character and you've captured it brilliantly.

[@Syd-41]

Keep racing hard Romain. I’ve been a fan of yours since your Lotus years.

[@Mtlmshr]

Thanks for that candid look into both the cars and the series,Well Done!

[@fabhypnotik7272]

I feel that your more free, more happy, living since your accident. Something has been freed, More confidence, more inner peace, more joy. That’s cool to see :) And thanks a lot, it’s very intresting (et instructif, je sais pu comment on dit en anglais)

[@Sean-ch9kq]

RIGHT?!

[@mcradical17]

Super interesting video! Thanks for putting it together and sharing with all us motorsports fans!

[@hazeplump4911]

Wassup Romain love the content mate. Keep killing it🔥🔥

[@wojciechgasiorowski628]

You are the coolest guy on Indy grid, I'm so happy for you to enjoy your time racing there :)

[@willjam465]

Thank you, for this video! Loved the breakdown on the differences. Very interesting.

[@Douken]

The Phoenix! I saw you live in Indy 500 and took a bunch of pictures from behind the pits when you would pass by. Long day but you know what, I saw you live and it was fun. I'm glad I went.

[@GPA_Karting]

Love Romain, great analysis of the differences between my 2 favourite series, love indycar for its simplicity and close racing, I love F1 for my inner nerd, a happy balance I say

[@andybroer651]

Thank you Romain for this video, really found it informative

[@AzovAzza]

After chatting with you at Portland, I’ve decided to get my PPL, also! We have to catch up to Chris and his 747 qualifications!✈️👊🏻😂 Love your videos, Romain. They’re always different. Always fun. SO happy to have you in the States, brother. Truly grateful to get to chat with you and support your career. Thank you, brother!

[@aperson5062]

Simple answer is that F1 is a manufacturing series where the racing is about manufacturers building unique cars to compete. Indycar uses a standard chassis and spec components for most of the car, so the competition is more in setup and driving, not manufacturing. Sure there are the technical differences where F1 is more advanced and expensive. But the biggest is just the concept, manufacturers series vs drivers series.

[@Herecomesthethruth]

Well said

[@tube396]

Wow, what a nice guy! Great explanation of the differences between Indy cars and F1.

[@deanhirasawa1414]

Merci Romain! Vive le difference - formula une et IndyCar! Thank you for all the great videos you have posted since coming over to IndyCar. This one is especially great since I have been a fan of both F1 and IndyCar for many years - although I stopped watching Indy during much of the 2000s until ChampCar and the IRL finally reunified IndyCar! Good luck next season and thanks again for such a great video.

[@markymarknj]

Thanks for giving us the perspective of someone who's done both series. I'm so happy for you that you're enjoying IndyCar and the US!

[@ViewtifulTj]

I'd be curious to hear what future advancements you'd like to see in each sport. For example, I'd love to see active aero come into play in Indycar since there's less set up changes you can make. As the track rubbers in, you would start to see some changes from teams in the midfield

[@mikulitsi1819]

Another great video! Love to hear the differences

[@Jason-gt2kx]

Thank you, finally an in depth analysis from a person with credibility.

[@gtone9071]

RG8, je reste admiratif devant ton talent multi-facettes, expliquer simplement les différences entre les deux catégories le tout dans un anglais parfait. Et avec le sourire, Que Dieu te garde. ☮☮

[@nailbombx2311]

I kinda wish F1 was more like Indy.. It feels like the drivers dont have as much to do with the racing, as the amount of money and tech that is in the cars.. I mean there are still the top dog drivers, and you can tell, But I really miss the old days when it was motors and a wheel..and the best drivers won the races! I still love both Indy and F1, just feels like Money has seriously changed the sport. Thanks for the Video Romain!!!

[@Speezey]

Thank you Romain. The way you describe the always-attacking driving style in indycar really resonates with me, as a huge diehard f1 fan. Glad you are alive and enjoying life. Indycar is still the pinnacle of global motorsports.

[@trollmang1241]

Lol, no it's not.

[@Tydyjav1]

I watch both series so I find these comparisons very interesting.

[@monacograndprixsucks3586]

I’m surprised that he is saying the indycar would be faster on a hairpin, I assumed because of skinnier tyres and more weight it would be the other way round. I have a feeling Romain knows a little bit more than I do, though!

[@BurtSampson]

Thanks for the video. Nice to hear your perspective on this.

[@jwyoungy]

I love your perspective videos. I'm a big fan of F1 and Indy. I used to be more an Indy fan but I find they market it in more of a Nasscar way now and I don't care for that. I love in F1 the cars of a team look the same. I also like that they limit two cars per team. Indy team cars used to look the same. I do like that Indy isn't a constructors championship but I did like when they had a choice of engine and a choice of a couple different chassis. That really made for interesting combinations. I get that it's all about advertising dollars and keeping costs down but it does hurt the product. Great video

[@BradleyJackson]

Much, Much respect for all F1 & Indy drivers. You guys are a different breed!

[@trivialtrav]

It always confused me hearing F1 fans complain about F1 racing being a bit dull with not enough passing, but then when Indycar is brought up they scoff. Is this just snobbery?

[@harveyknguyen]

yeah, i feel like those people want the spectacle of F1 with the racing of Indycar, but the last time that ever happened was 2012

[@shadowmancy9183]

I've started viewing F1 as the pinnacle of car development for motorsport, with excellent drivers behind the wheel, but Rally as the pinnacle of motorsport due to the purity of what's Rally is.

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

Rally is the most overlooked when it comes to the conversation of the best racing drivers ever.

[@pawrestlingchamp]

How would you recommend getting into rally?

[@shadowmancy9183]

@@pawrestlingchamp As a fan? Go watch some onboards- Loeb has some wonderful angles of Pike's Peak, Block is a legend, Vatanen's "Dear God" moment is beautiful. As a driver? Get a car with a roll cage, wear a helmet, show up with someone as crazy as you to be your navigator, have fun.

[@ricardoorozcopurcallas3571]

Great video Romain, very entertaining to watch, take it easy on the beauty filter though 😄

[@LordVader-ko7js]

Well explaind

[@MotoDude1967]

Wow, very informative, no one else does this, thanks!

[@adansoto2515]

Great content! Glad to find your content

[@unandi4063]

I am so happy for Romain. Keep enjoying what you do. And thank God for saving you on that fateful night in Bahrain. ❤

[@itwontcomeout5678]

I just wanna say as a new fan of F1 who also started watching IndyCar, this video was my introduction. Thanks Romain Grosjean 👌🏎️

[@clausiusuf]

“Happy to be alive…”. Yeah, no doubt. We’re happy to still have you in the planet. Thank you For the insights!!

[@brunoalves3958]

Great video! You’re such a nice guy!

[@adamdtournay]

I've always liked you Romain, thanks for the video

[@MrWarhead16]

Glad Romain is still thriving and even doing good in Indycar. Seems like a nice guy. Good luck!

[@chaz1794]

Great video!

[@greggonpatrol]

Thanks for the video!

[@gorgemetz8062]

That was very informative. I prefer Indy racing. F1 has way better social media and I attribute that to a younger demo of the drivers, but that will be changing as long the young stars stay put. I remember when Colton first joined the Indy series he looked more aggressive than the other drivers, but now all the young drivers are as aggressive as he is, and I like that. I hope Romain has a good 2023.

[@williamkent2446]

Happy you're alive too, my dude 👏

[@Executor009]

Happy to be alive, very important point.

[@michaeldorich4485]

I always enjoy your perspective on the two series. I think it's a shame that some of the Indy car drivers are not allowed to drive in F1 even though they have proven themselves under very stressful competition. Thanks for sharing your views. I wish Indy car would get into the 21st century and put power steering in their cars. If NASCAR can have power steering then Indy Car should to,

[@quintinjansevanvuuren9638]

F1 : "Uhh, can you post a source?" IndyCar "Lmao, can you post physique?" *flexes upper body muscles*

[@jfranklins]

Great video Romain!

[@Bluu_yes]

Hi Romain! I'm pretty new to the world of Indycar and been watching your F1 vs Indycar videos to learn more. I was thinking if it would be possible to make a video on how different the tyres are from F1 and the tyre life between them. Thanks for the content!

[@andrewSUN17]

Keep shining love watching you race!

[@BilTheGalacticHero]

Another great video Romain. I have to say, I was watching a video the other day on F1 penalty points and the Gasly situation and unsurprisingly Spa 2012 came up. Watching again I still don't think you came close to deserving the blame that was heaped on you, or the race ban. It was a first lap, first corner incident and you really didn't do anything wrong. It was just too many cars to fit into the corner. I felt that way at the time too but the mob had spoken. Keep up the great racing.

[@dhiegoosorio8399]

Que grande Romain. Eras mi ficha a la que apostaba p las carreras atrás. Lindo video, gracias por las apreciaciones de las diferencias.

[@sonicstep]

05:31, I'm trying to visualise and understand. Does that mean if you attempt to take an early apex the car has a tendency to oversteer and if it's a late apex you attempt to take it has a tendency to understeer Romain?

[@sandydiller4828]

I hope you’re still driving for IMSA - Le Mans is next month. I hope to see your GTD PRO car there! Good luck at Indy!

[@Tacone87]

Very insightful, thank you!

[@randygravel2057]

Last indycar death was from getting hit with debris. The aero screen would have saved Justin Wilson.

[@kermitthefrog6363]

Thanks again and best of luck!

[@hanggman]

Happy to be alive. That"s the short version . Nice

[@stephenmitchum5864]

I know you probably get tired of hearing it, but I am happy you are alive also.

[@michaelstubbings8677]

Easily the best comparison I've come across...

[@TheDreserDeviant69]

Hey Roman. I¸m glad to see you¨re happy driving Indy. ''Happy to be a live and happy to be racing'' 💪💪

[@ericp.semisch1058]

love watching both, and all racing

[@markbakovic4978]

Roman thank you for the input great information and exciting on the cars work. Àlso you in 2023 will get that first win good luck be safe God Bless

[@vagjagan]

Thank you for the information. Few slides would have made it more interesting.

[@jamescampbell1070]

So you're not gonna be on Busbros anytime soon?

[@ВасиаткаБезпутная]

Я не большой поклонник современной Ф1, случайно увидел трансляцию Индикара и был очарован "духом той самой Ф1". Но мало про Индикар знаю. Пояснение от человека, который лично знаком с обоими сериями гонок профессионально, очень ценно. Я, не смотря на то, что смотрел аидео с субтитрами, все понял! Все очень доходчиво, спасибо!

[@saltyaphid3195]

If you'd still like an explanation I can give it.

[@AIEXlS]

Sympa la vidéo

[@reecetbobby5347]

There's no doubt that the Indy Cars are more simplistic but as Romain pointed out they're not easy to drive and they're still fast and fun to watch. Plus when you think about it, the (supposedly) 20 best drivers on earth are in F1, and there's a LOT of great drivers around the world who get to fill a seat in an Indy Car. The talent level there is outstanding.

[@DJDouglasWarden]

not only is it cool that my life was number 420. but this video is awesome! got mad respect for acknowledging the pass on Jimmy Johnson and The corkscrew was a big questionable from 2021. and it did make for great tv! thanks for all you do looking forward to seeing you perform well next year in Indy car. a season can't come soon enough. ☮️❤️🎵🌍🏁

[@DJDouglasWarden]

*Jimmie

[@eckomob6898]

Dude I swear I have never been so nervous about someone I have never met. All of F1 fans everywhere around the world held their breaths and prayed to their god for you.

[@stevenmoore4078]

Great comparison. Indycar is lucky to have such a diversity of talent.

[@duffers95]

I am a fan of both, there both totally different although they look similar in the surface.

[@epickett63]

I always liked Romain - glad he's enjoying his Indycar career...

[@flow5tate346]

To quote Blade Runner: "Revel in your time." You're living the dream, Romain, don't you ever doubt that. Stay safe out there ;)