What is an F1 Driver’s Workload Like During a Lap?

Driving an F1 car is much more than just steering, braking and accelerating... 👀
So, what is a driver's workload like during a hot lap, and why is Monaco the most challenging lap of all? Allow Valtteri and Riki to explain! 🤓
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[@seph9980]

Bottas’ communications skills is on another level. It’s not just his command of language nor his fluency. I mean, he knows how to relate the actual sensation to his listeners. Should this man be giving lectures or telling stories or coaching, I’m all ears.

[@mikemack7933]

Yes most people just day o it's great or hard or some simple words but describing things so other people can understand takes work

[@TheSixStringGuy]

Exactly!

[@moonsyi]

Formula 1 Driving Masterclass™

[@gustavpeter840]

Almost at the same level as Kimi

[@Gumball89]

I agree, I like Lewis but his interviews tend to be more of a performance. Valteri explains in a clear simple manner and a very nice pace

[@rajatbisht21]

I was studying and as soon as I saw the notification, I asked my Thermodynamics notebook to wait 😂 Superb video from Mercedes as always ❤️

[@MercedesAMGF1]

😂

[@chuenzhanglee]

All this work and not even taking into account other drivers present on track. Having to avoid them or overtake them. Amazing work!

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Yep, so alongside actually driving the car there's also everything else going on around them!

[@ameygiram3882]

We need more of these videos in future! . . Mercedes never disappoints❤️

[@squirrelrobotics]

1:47 Ok that was really smooth

[@Michael_Dolences.]

Valtteri's beard suggests he's getting ready for some winning.

[@phillipedwardness9591]

Bottas has been so under appreciated at Mercedes. He is a legend and a great driver.

[@addyhy]

Monaco used to be my least favourite track to race in F1 games, but after a while, it's a really fun twisty track. Thanks for the in-depth explanation Mercedes! Best of luck this weekend will Mercedes reply?

[@tanishqkashla8538]

After watching the video.... i've learned something and nothing at the same time

[@vrccb]

'something' about F1 and 'nothing' that will in any way affect your life x

[@therandomguy2441]

0:48 codemasters should add all those options into their F1 game. Obviously it's not possible bcos key binding would be a nightmare. But as an option yes, I want them to do it. It would make it even more challenging and can also make you faster and give you more control over the car. Like you can increase the engine braking in tracks like Monaco and decrease it if you wanna save fuel. Something like that.

[@videojockeysword]

Excelent video! Also, these new cars are MUCH bigger than in ancient past. Problem with Formula E is that EVERY track is "Monaco"!

[@jamespisano1164]

Cool!

[@brendanmccallion2350]

Me: *Trying to work Mercedes: "I'm gonna make em a thumbnail they can't refuse."

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Yep

[@blanco57]

Queue The Godfather theme

[@glitchmanshandle]

A gift from Mercedes, on its daughter's wedding day.

[@adrianpop6521]

lol, literally the same

[@musicdownload7119]

What

[@magnussencube]

Doing all of this in the F1 game means you'll be in a wall quickly

[@lewdyson4744]

Na it’s just muscle memory it’s easy to use the MFD without looking on a wheel

[@trebm3]

I usually simulate Monaco as it's not fun and a headache.

[@matthewslates]

I took Monaco off the calender in my game. On a controller it feels near impossible to get around the hairpin without a thousand flashbacks.

[@pravinvenkatraman1342]

@@matthewslates I used to play f1 2014 on the keyboard 💀💀

[@shancanman573]

Monaco is soo challenging I love it

[@This_Is_Not_My_Username]

This is an answer to a question I never thought I'd get. Thx Merc!

[@MercedesAMGF1]

You are very welcome! 😊

[@allanevans7508]

That drift from Bottas though, work of art

[@TheAthavanleon]

Oh my god yes - How awesome was that - I was thinking the same -

[@80sf1fan2]

Hahaha you should watch gilles villeneuve drift 1982 long beach gp that was a real drift

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Sue Perb

[@georgeebberson6]

@@MercedesAMGF1 I prefer Sue Barker :-P Loving the content!

[@juliusaditya3780]

@@MercedesAMGF1 you forgot to heart this comment

[@adam-pr3ld]

Nice to see bottas and his engineer have a spotlight . Great explanation of the track and the work effort that goes in to get through the weekend

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Appreciate the kind comment 🙏

[@iemv8900]

@tariq nazeem hmm

[@hydegrant4895]

@@iemv8900 WE LOVE BOTTAS

[@10poundsimracing14]

Hey Mercedes-AMG could I possibly get a steering wheel replica

[@iemv8900]

@@10poundsimracing14 those wheels cost 10k if your willing to pay for it go ahead

[@eyeamtheomen]

I just love how Mercedes-AMG Petronas spends so much time teaching the fan base how to fully appreciate the sport. This team is AWESOME!💯

[@Kimsay929]

Awesome comment

[@vishalmenon33]

Legendary team

[@doubleu6504]

they are soulless and lack personality. this is just them pretending

[@tonyt50]

Nearly as awesome as Red Bull

[@SmallBlogV8]

[shows Valtteri locking a brake and donutting out of a run-off area] "Monaco is a very punishing track, there are no run-off areas."

[@MercedesAMGF1]

That is basically the only one 😂

[@aarnavarora9098]

Lmao

[@TvLOverdose]

@@ryanokeefe12 There's always that guy who can't take a joke and needs to explain how it really works. Dude relax its just some jokes, most of us know what a real run-off area looks like.

[@goncalohorta7926]

@@MercedesAMGF1 hi admin 🙋‍♂️

[@robsonfujii461]

@@ryanokeefe12 Intelecc

[@penart8079]

As Palmer said "yOu hAvE tO be AleRt oN a StReEt tRacK"

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Exactly.

[@Jejking]

StReEt cIrCuiT*

[@yogeshvartak199]

@@MercedesAMGF1 Can u pls explain to me what is differential and what do rotary dials do plssssssssssssss reply plsssss

[@milanzukuma7243]

@@yogeshvartak199 Differential affects the speed of the rotation of rear wheels. If you unlock the differential you'll allow the rear wheels to rotate at different speeds and if you lock it you force the rears to rotate at the same speed, each is beneficial for different corners on a circuit to maximise speed on exit . I can't explain exactly what the rotary dials do though

[@yogeshvartak199]

@@milanzukuma7243 Ya thank u but I wanted a reply from merc so asked this question😅Anyways,thank u

[@CUL8TR]

F1 drivers: *pressing a bazillion buttons while navigating through Monaco* Me: *single press Overtake and goes full heroics into Sainte-Devote*

[@Tyson_ksr]

LMFAO

[@mathewg1747]

Poor Bottas wish his race didn’t end like that.

[@remkojerphanion4686]

I agree. He is one very unlucky driver!

[@JackTheripper911]

@@remkojerphanion4686 At Monaco every driver us unlucky lol

[@Hubris423]

Well he got a personal video of him and his experience on the race out of it, so not a lose lose after all

[@yesitsmojo24]

Bottas is the opposite of Kimi. One wants to express every feeling, emotion and experience and the other just wants his drincc.

[@EfficientTrout]

dont forget gloves and steering wheel!

[@Xiannnll]

bwoah

[@edmondhung6097]

@@EfficientTrout Someone, give this man an icecream

[@jukkao.parviainen8669]

Kimi was a centennial talent. In his peak, Schumi didn’t want him to Ferrari, 2005 and 2006, and then Alonso, the Spanish bus driver, 2009. When he came back and was 3rd with Lotus (!!) in the Championship, that is something which tells everything. Just leave me alone…

[@TheDiecastPhotographer]

Their mental condition is no less than a fighter pilot Respect for all racers

[@MercedesAMGF1]

To all the people who say "it's just driving a car" or "it's just driving around in circles"... this video proves them all wrong!

[@TheDiecastPhotographer]

@@MercedesAMGF1 absolutely I agree F1 is nearly equal to a Fighter Jet cockpit

[@Doggepe]

​@@TheDiecastPhotographer Far from, flying fighters is more about information handling in ever changing scenarios where you have to maintain situational awareness whilst flying and managing the plane without getting overloaded, not so much about settings. /Pilot

[@TheDiecastPhotographer]

@@Doggepe I agree buddy 🙃

[@TheDiecastPhotographer]

@@Doggepe 1 small mistake can cost life

[@danieldanielovic3057]

Very cool video, would love to see this also on other "easier" tracks to have a comparison as to how much Workload that actually is. As always incredible content, keep it up guys!

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Good idea!

[@Infiltator2]

Could imagine Austria or Monza being not that influenced by the workload. Though challenging in different areas (heavy curbs in Austria and very high speed in Monza). Also i dont know how many hange you do at spa. As the first and the third sector are long straight where you can somewhat rest.

[@aanandkamthe6265]

Damn, that donut was soo cool from VB 🖤

[@ASkepticalHumanOnYouTube]

I don't even watch F1 races, I'm just fascinated by the sport, ever since watching that Netflix series. There are so many interesting things about it: It's peak performance, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, adrenaline rushes, high-stakes work, ruthless competition, and death-defying danger, all wrapped up into one. No other sport or hobby like it!

[@all-timealien4483]

Right? I’ve been binging the Netflix series and haven’t watched an actual race but the cars and engineering on the cars itself fascinate me. It’s like racing fighter jets on the ground within inches of each other

[@eric6rock]

A sport that few can participate. It's Big but the public can not be engaged with the sport fully.

[@Josh23761]

The Netflix show is a reality TV show, the audio is heavily edited to make it entertaining. I highly recommend people watch the actual races and qualifying, even the practice sessions can be exciting to watch. I love that DTS has got so many people into the sport but I also hope people understand this is a professional sport, not a reality TV show.

[@yammmit]

the netflix show does not represent f1 well at all.

[@eeveearlo7469]

I can barely keep up with the buttons on my PS controller...wow!

[@Manusszz]

I mean, how can you not like this guy? Totally deserves all the honors

[@TherealLorinser]

Man, I love this vid every thing is clear and well explained, awesome job get in there Mercedes!.

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Wow, what a lovely comment, thanks! 🙏

[@csabakakuszi3152]

Daily reminder that it was Hamilton's fault.

[@sammyb1661]

Ericsson's fault

[@TheAthavanleon]

Bottas - What the U turn you took.. wowo- That was Awesome..

[@andreadiatene]

"You can't possibly consider 3 seconds a relaxing holiday" F1 drivers during Monaco GP pitstops: "Debatable" Always nice to hear from Valtteri! One of the best guys on the grid.

[@Brunellesp]

Nice and early at just 13 seconds. Keep up the great content. Though I'm a L44 fan, it's still nice to see Bottas having his moments in the limelight.

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Thanks for being early and for the kind words on the piece! 😊

[@Blue_Pumpkin]

What do you mean "it's still nice"? It's always nice to listen to Valteri.

[@jamespt204]

How many laps before Mazepine puts it into a wall?

[@noctuawright7280]

? 0 laps...

[@trebm3]

But but I’ve been told the cars today pretty much drive themselves. No?

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Not quite.

[@HimboJimbo]

1:49 was actually pretty cool. Sometimes they come to a complete stop before doing that

[@MercedesAMGF1]

VB is a donut king, to be honest

[@jackk2591]

@@MercedesAMGF1 we saw this in Turkey

[@DemirDemiray]

@@jackk2591 😳

[@kelvinquartey2958]

@@jackk2591 buuuuurrrrnnnnn😂😂😂

[@NielsVisser1994]

VB has done it before kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGm9q5aahbepn6c&ab_channel=MSchumacherMSchumacher

[@brendanschierloh701]

"It's a slow track, 290 KMH" They just flexing on the speed of F1 cars.

[@bcisn]

Can we all just appreciate what happened at 1:50? This maneuver is not easy, and was executed beautifully. These guys are as elite as they come.

[@martinc.720]

You felt like you had to tell viewers what they should like/pay attention to? lol

[@tanmayluthia4168]

1:46 That was so beautiful

[@wildcatkhaya5675]

Thank you Riki, Valterri, great video! Honestly wish you did this at every track, its really nice getting a better perspective and understanding of what the drivers have to do. Im actually stunned how Valterri can say Monaco is the most mentally demanding and yet hes still ultra competitive, making it seem almost effortless. My first Monaco GP, lets go!

[@craigbarth7474]

We've seen track guides n hot real and sim laps from many drivers but it would be interesting to see a lap in slo-mo talking through every action the driver makes re steering wheel control adjustments (brake balance, diff etc) in addition to shifting, accelerating, braking, driving line. Not necessarily Monaco but one of the tracks that requires more input than most...

[@justme-hh4vp]

Also, don't forget to take out your competitors at the first corner!

[@abishek4300]

That 360 from Valterri...! God! That was so good! He is a Finn afterall! 😂🔥

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Very tricky to do, especially on a street track in a narrow run-off area!

[@clandry1234]

Um, that was a 180 . . .

[@mrrobotman1289]

@@MercedesAMGF1 you snoze, you lose

[@sam21462]

What I will never understand is how they do all of this while constantly screaming. I mean, I know would be screaming so I assume they do too.

[@gerrardrodrigues9985]

Mercedes are very nice. They reply to the people's coments instead of the other teams not replying. And also LH44 Will win the 8th title

[@raghavranjan4439]

I see a Mercedes video and I click 'like' before watching it. You guys are brilliant as always :)

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Thank you 🙏

[@dianamaioru497]

That was fantastic! Valtteri would make a great professor!

[@ashleyrego2877]

Every other team : Write that down! Write that down!! 😅😂

[@jasonisbell4477]

😂

[@_-MiamiVice-_]

You watch one onboard lap of Senna driving in monaco, manual shifting, fighting with the car, sometimes taking the corner with one hand, and you instantly know. All these dials on the wheel, all these settings, hocus pocus..i couldn't give a flying F. Then go back, and watch another Senna lap.

[@williamb4652]

I hear what you say, but who is going faster?

[@tmane.7848]

Meanwhile here I am trying to finish a lap with a front wing...

[@cansolmaz797]

İs bottas wearing make up

[@AllSortsOfVideos123]

This new content from Mercedes is so good!!

[@cabletelcontar5440]

Fastest I've ever been. Will make pole one day!!!

[@godzillanismo4892]

That's pole

[@Paradiplas]

Get in there CableTelcontar

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Congrats

[@Blue_Pumpkin]

@@umbrakaito Lol 🤣 read that in Ferrari engineer's voice

[@pengasus]

The only reason Monaco GP still happens is only because Cash Is King

[@styren2815]

This straight up debunks the myth that men can’t multitask 😂

[@jord1215]

Bottas is very well spoken

[@toddb930]

Thank you Valtteri for taking the time to share your thoughts on what important things you consider during a lap. And thank you Mercedes for putting together this video.

[@oliese]

I would have loved a full lap with Bottas comments on all the adjustments he made Still a great video

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Maybe one for next year 😜

[@tigerrx7]

Going 200mph through a tunnel where it’s dark half of the way? Much respect to you gents!!

[@mikeoxmaul_2121]

Don't forget heavy braking

[@Sitania]

Monaco needs to go. It doesn't meet the requirements that a new track has to meet, and it's the most boring race to watch. Virtually no passing opportunities with today's ultra wide cars.

[@furyfalcon1933]

"Get in there bottas! Well done mate!" Wanna here that

[@johnhodgetts6617]

Yeah, about that...

[@ewallperschwaznyk9590]

The Monaco track is outdated and needs to be replaced. Single-line racing with little opportunity to overtake is not exciting to watch.

[@gaelleguenan6388]

I'm French, so it's difficult for me to understand every Formula One's videos in English... but this video is so clear !! I understood all the explanations :) Merci beaucoup pour ce contenu de qualité hihi

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Merci! 😊

[@omeer2235]

Valtteri, it’s James. Time for KZbin.

[@erikiwaniw8283]

Use me as a “we love Bottas” button

[@sweeptheleg.]

They're also thinking about if they turned the stove off before leaving? Did they remember to flush? Did they refill muffin's waterbowl? Naa...just kidding, that's what I think about when i'm driving to work. 😂😂

[@lancegigs9022]

can we just appreciate the channel for replying to almost all the comments. damn kudos to you all!!! keep slaying the podiums. the Team deserves it

[@ramajyello]

The irony

[@leoncarr920]

Isn't it just a matter of qualifying in the position you'd like to finish the actual race? Has anyone ever passed on track at #MonacoGP?

[@shashankachar2800]

What does the bw button do??

[@epetkau]

Where's the button that removes your wheel?

[@Affalterbach1967]

The depth of talent in the Silver Arrows team continues to impress. Great explanations from Valtteri.

[@donpercent]

This is so izi. Let me drive in there and I will set the new world record.

[@bretthannah1132]

I’ve always felt that Bottas would be a great friend to have. He seems like such a humble, kind, and just all round nice guy. I’m glad he’s still got a drive and he seems to be enjoying life a bit more this year 🙂

[@Eric_AlvesAntonio]

Ok then.... Just take a look at the KING OF MONACO. AYRTON SENNA. Depois me fala.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@filip41301]

Great seeing you guys putting out so much good content as of late. Gives us viewers some really good perspective and more insight of how it is to drive and operate an F1 car. Great work from the greatest team in Formula 1 ever.

[@MercedesAMGF1]

Wow, this is such a kind and lovely comment, thank you so much 😊

[@caspzz6215]

Still mad how they keep control over so many things at those speeds

[@punc4ke]

definitely wanna see more bottas commentary in videos w the guys

[@Vinci480]

I wish I could take the curbs in the hairpin while playing the F1 Game like these incredible drivers take them ;D I just lose time when hitting them though :(

[@poliferroso2]

- Pilots now days: Pushing buttons like an octopus. - A.Senna: why do you need buttons? *Hold my caipirinha*

[@golddiggerdave]

I struggle with the volume control on the steering wheel. These guys need to have telepathic levels of concentration.

[@samash4917]

Man that is a lot of things to remember during the race regarding the wheel. Very impressive what these drivers do

[@Catcrumbs]

I was hoping we'd see a lap with every control input from the driver indicated. That's something I've never seen before and would actually illustrate the driver workload properly.

[@lildankdoggo449]

mercedes be answering everyone lmao

[@dag1704]

After playing the F1 games, I have to say I am severely impressed. Best to compare how I imagine a real F1 race is probably... Imagine you run a triathlon. While you run, swim or drive, you have to constantly solve riddles and rubics cubes, while dodging arrows flying towards you. Seriously guys, your work is impressive and highly underappreciated by the public. The drivers just drive, or don't they?

[@muaazrazak4914]

Damn all this and Hamilton still dominates respect 🙏

[@drake_office1220]

Pls make a slower car... Because than the F1 isn't boring as the last 7 years (2021 will be boring as the seasons since 2014)

[@suvapillay9358]

Nice to finally see Valtteri's race engineer and hear about how he thinks about things.

[@yelistener]

Great stuff Mercedes, do more like this.

[@princesekyere9679]

That drift from Bottas was lit. That was some driving skills.

[@cbt711]

Bottas' Engineer: We need you to warm up the back tires if you can. Bottas: does a donut in runoff Bottas' Engineer: That'll do

[@cubamerica21]

Seeing this just makes me even more concerned for everyone safety with Mazespin racing at Monaco. I pray he doesn't hurt someone.

[@Mile-long-list]

And this is the reason the sport has become terrible. Too much car, not enough driver. 90% of this should be removed to make it a driver's race. Sure the cars should be cutting edge but really it's dumb and boring now.

[@toto-wolff]

Great video!

[@tomcatGB]

Gutted for you and the team after todays events... tnx's for the video...

[@psivewri]

Can't wait for the race!

[@callumparker3293]

I can't wait for qualifying, I can wait for the race

[@tmane.7848]

@@callumparker3293 🤡

[@johanssan]

prefer if the workload was because of natural motion. Eliminate Power steering like indycar. Watch em work for it

[@juriteller3688]

Most difficult thing in monaco is keeping your eyes wet is what i take from this video🤔 you blink and you‘re dead.

[@aryadwitama]

So What is F1 driver is doing? Working? Or Racing? Or Ping-pong?

[@taylorkeller3661]

That's way too many computer assistance, racing should be more analog