Inside the F1 driver’s bubble – The Race Engineer

Formula 1.com has launched a new feature series exploring the inner workings of the F1 driver bubble, aiming to shed light on the vital support systems behind Grand Prix stars. The inaugural piece, featuring Aston Martin's Head of Performance Optimisation Ben Michell, delves into the essential relationship between a driver and their race engineer. Michell explains that despite the driver being alone in the cockpit, a dedicated team of specialists, led by the race engineer, works tirelessly to extract peak performance from both the driver and the car. The race engineer serves as the critical link between the driver and the vast network of data, expertise, and experience, a bond often heard over the team radio during races. This series promises a deeper insight into the hidden dynamics of F1 success.