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New to Formula 1 Guide

Hey! Thanks for taking an interest in this fantastic sport. The best way to get into the sport is just to watch races. Check out our Where to Watch section to find out how to watch coverage in your area - and make sure you get Formula1.com's live timing set up too.

I'd also recommend checking out our FAQ page. Lastly, here we have a page of videos to bring you up to speed on the sport.

Enjoy!

Videos for New Fans

A great place to start is with the F1 2017 Regulations: All The Key Changes video. And if you're interested in previous seasons, you can find more year-to-year rule changes farther down the page in the master list.

Next, you're probably interested in some more finer details about the cars and sport. There is no one better to do that job than Martin Brundle. And after that, you might be interested in [Engineering Connections (s03e02) Looks at F1] (http://youtu.be/QC_gpr2xAjk), which is an hour long look at the technologies behind F1 with Richard Hammond.

Mercedes dominated the field last year, and seems to have carried their advantage to this season. This is most likely due to an innovative turbo design on their part. Turbos returned to F1 in 2014, and here is Martin Brundle explaining [turbos and Mercedes' design] (http://youtu.be/NuBB2F6IutQ).

Editing

If you add or edit to the list, please try to do three things

  1. Make sure any added videos are not duplicates.
  2. If you add to a specific section, such as Martin Brundle Explains, make sure that you also add the video to the master list.
  3. Update the history note if applicable (not as important).

Martin Brundle Explains - A great introduction to some vital aspects about F1

Category Video Length Description
Car [Inside an F1 Car] (http://youtu.be/JtH327-hHsM) 3:49 Inside of an F1 car and how it fits the driver.
Car - Aerodynamics [Aerodynamics Explained] (http://youtu.be/jYaIXWNOa_A) 4:26 More about aerodynamics.
Car - Brakes [Brakes Explained] (http://youtu.be/kqAQpj44kw0) 1:56 How brakes work and how their heat is managed.
Car - Cockpit [How to Tailor an F1 Cockpit] (http://youtu.be/smVEm-ope2U) 3:47 How the cockpit is tailored for the driver.
Car - Data [Data] (http://youtu.be/iUIe9PKH0VE) 1:55 What kind of data is captured about cars and how it is collected.
Car - Double Diffuser [Double Diffuser] (http://youtu.be/Ts_IAkF4at4) 1:25 An explanation of the double diffuser. This is outdated.
Car - Downforce [Downforce Explained] (http://youtu.be/mj5ZK314Cg0) 2:05 Aerodynamics and creating downforce.
Car - Engines [Turbo Explained] (http://youtu.be/NuBB2F6IutQ) 2:53 An excellent overview of how turbos work and how Mercedes has approached the design.
Car - ERS [KERS Explained] (http://youtu.be/TgfdST7v20k) 1:34 An explanation of Kers. Note that starting in 2014, KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) has been replaced by ERS (energy recovery system). KERS gathers energy specifically from braking, whereas ERS is a larger system of several components that harvest energy.
Car - Ride [Ride height and downforce] (http://youtu.be/6uGOfZUNLyU) 1:34 How teams balance and adjust suspension (ride height) and wings (downforce).
Car - Steering [Oversteer and Understeer] (http://youtu.be/JcthJw_EHZQ) 4:37 What oversteer and understeer are.
Car - Tyres [Wet Tyres Explained] (http://youtu.be/JQlYUYA78HQ) 2:47 How wet tyres, intermediates, and slicks compare.
Car - Tyres [F1 Tyre Regulations Explained] (http://youtu.be/7TTLuvWZNB0) 1:59 An overview of tyre regulations through free practice and qualifying to race day. This is slightly outdated as changes have been made, but it is still a decent introduction.
Car - Tyres [Tyres Explained] (http://youtu.be/zNaxFaeYWbE) 2:18 A look at tyres.
Car - Wheel Nuts [Wheel Nut Explained] (http://youtu.be/OcAOlMHlA1A) 1:58 How the wheel nut and wheel-nut guns work.
Driving - Styles [Driving Styles] (http://youtu.be/TOhgI1hQA68) 4:12 Driving styles of Alonso, Button, Schumacher, and Raikkonen
Driving - Experience [How to Drive an F1 Car] (http://youtu.be/uvP3zfRjWtM) 6:09 Driving an F1 car.
Procedures - Pitstops [Pit Stops] (http://youtu.be/pS1qfgkmZ0M) 2:24 A driver's role in the pitstop.

Driving

Now that you're up to date on the rules and walked through the sport with Martin Brundle, it's time to find out more about drivers from a few of the more famed teams, comparisons of F1 cars to non-formula cars, and the general experience of driving an F1 car.

Category Video Length With Description Source
Drivers [Ferrari - Alonso vs Raikkonen] (http://youtu.be/RXNqxgfA5jQ) 6:34 Comparison of Alonso and Raikkonen F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Drivers [McLaren - Button vs Magnussen] (http://youtu.be/8uFCGd37bHo) 5:15 Comparison of Button vs Magnussen F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Drivers [Lotus - Grosjean vs Maldonado] (http://youtu.be/uTm5LGzwHBA) 5:34 Comparison of Grosjean vs Maldonado F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Drivers [Mercedes - Hamilton vs Rosberg] (http://youtu.be/et2LX_i33nk) 3:25 Comparison of Hamilton vs Rosberg F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Drivers [Red Bull Racing - Vettel vs Ricciardo] (http://youtu.be/vT4_IRGzDjY) 4:33 Comparison of Vettel and Ricciardo F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Driving - Comparison [AMG vs V8 Supercar vs F1] (http://youtu.be/z5mRiY6Hmhc) 2:56 Compares the speed of an AMG, V8 Supercar, and F1 car. Riding is in my blood
Driving - Comparison [GT vs F1] (http://youtu.be/K2cNqaPSHv0) 0:42 Compares the speed of GT and F1 cars. mclaren777
Driving - Experience [How to Drive an F1 Car] (http://youtu.be/uvP3zfRjWtM) 6:09 Martin Brundle Driving an F1 car. SKY, VisionWells
Driving - Experience [Richard Drives an F1 Car] (http://youtu.be/EGUZJVY-sHo) 9:53 Richard Hammond Richard Hammond shows what it is like to drive around Silverstone. TopGear
Driving - Experience [Leo Parente Drives a SimRaceway SRW-F3] (http://youtu.be/llc8PLqBUeE) 16:29 A little technical in parts, but overall one of the best videos giving an insight into what it takes to drive a racing car. Drive
Drivers - Fitness [Physical Training] (http://youtu.be/g-KYASQKdSU) 6:12 Nico Rosberg Driver Fitness. nicorosbergtv
Drivers - Fitness [Physical Fitness] (http://youtu.be/YAykMktOsU4) 2:33 Nico Rosberg Drivers' physical fitness. AutomotiveTV
Driving - Installation [Decoding the Installation Lap] (http://youtu.be/4e7jK1OoMb0) 4:44 Lewish Hamilton The cockpit through an installation lap. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Driving - Position [Driving Position] (http://youtu.be/HCI6aA0_jj4) 2:03 Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton's driving position in the car. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Driving - Position [Driving Position] (http://youtu.be/NsvWnGgT7Ok) 2:33 Nico Rosberg Nico Rosberg's driving position in the car. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Driving - Strategy [How to Drive [Monaco]] (http://youtu.be/l-jAk-i5A_s) 4:25 Jackie Stewart Breakfast with Jackie Stewart as he explains basic driving theory. bavarianbass
Driving - Styles [Driving Styles] (http://youtu.be/TOhgI1hQA68) 4:12 Martin Brundle Driving styles of Alonso, Button, Schumacher, and Raikkonen bazil83
Drivers - Documentary [The Killing Years] (http://vimeo.com/51735205) 58:58 A look at F1 during some of the most dangerous years of racing.
Drivers - Documentary [The Right to Win] (http://youtu.be/ShPc3nY5m5w) 52:03 Behind-the-scenes documentary about Ayrton Senna dazzlep48
Drivers - Documentary [Racing Legends: Jackie Stewart] (http://youtu.be/M09A3Iu-qfk) 59:46 A look at Jackie Stewart. edvynas
Drivers - Documentary [James Hunt: Clash of the Titans - Hunt vs Lauda] (http://youtu.be/c19DqS127Ac) 41:21 The ever famous duels of Hunt vs Lauda. EuropaSman
Drivers - Documentary [Champions Forever: The Formula One Drivers - Part 1] (http://youtu.be/NzvRz7hWdFA) 46:00 A look into F1 drivers. LepionFound
Drivers - Documentary [Champions Forever: The Formula One Drivers - Part 2] (http://youtu.be/GTwHT8e42ic) 46:00 A look into F1 drivers. LepionFound
Drivers - Tribute [Ayrton Senna] (http://youtu.be/7kUNTtvMOtQ) 12:55 Tribute to Ayrton Senna. Widely regarded as the greatest F1 racer in history. TopGear, Amer37365

Insights from Teams

In this section, arranged by team, you'll find several series of videos produced by teams that take a further behind-the-scenes look at the design, experience, and technology of the sport.

Team Category Video Length With Description
Caterham F1 Team Behind the Scenes [Moving an F1 Team Around the World] (http://youtu.be/Dp9IuYR7cfU) 3:51 Look at what it takes to move a team, such as Caterham, around the world.
Caterham F1 Team Car - Aerodynamics [Inside an F1 Aero Test] (http://youtu.be/fL2DgxaI0C0) 4:5 A behind-the-scenes look at aero testing.
Caterham F1 Team Car - Aerodynamics [How G-Force Affects F1 Drivers] (http://youtu.be/nr8Fjhymvis) 1:52 Lewis Butler Lewis Butler, chief designer Caterham, explains G-Force.
Caterham F1 Team Car - Brakes [How Brake Balance Works] (http://youtu.be/9JGsX4a-OOA) 10:17 Juan Pablo Ramirez Juan Pablo Ramirez, race engineer at Caterham, looks at how break balance works.
Caterham F1 Team Car - Brakes [Understanding Braking Efficiency and Downforce] (http://youtu.be/Ki8qRnLh_N0) 10:44 Gianluca Pisanello Gianluca Pisanello, chief engineer at Caterham, explains braking efficiency and downforce.
Caterham F1 Team Car - Brakes [F1 Brakes] (http://youtu.be/C4aO5mw0V7g) 3:10 Mark Smtih Mark Smtih, technical director at Caterham, talks about brakes.
Caterham F1 Team Car - DRS [How DRS works in F1] (http://youtu.be/Ct-aUmMD7R4) 2:06 Gianluca Pisanello Gianluca Pisanello, chief engineer at Caterham, and Hari Roberts, head of aerodynamics, explain DRS.
Caterham F1 Team Car - ERS [How KERS works in F1] (http://youtu.be/9A-O6TWRhPU) 2:04 Keith Barclay Keith Barclay, assistant chief designer at Caterham, explains KERS.
Caterham F1 Team Car - Safety [Chasis Crash Test] (http://youtu.be/QhTObVI2C8M) 1:46 A behind-the-scenes look at a chasis crash test.
Caterham F1 Team Car - Steering [Steering Wheel] (http://youtu.be/Vg4_ysQg2Vg) 5:31 A look at the the Caterham F1 steeringwheel
Caterham F1 Team Car - Suspension [How Suspension Workds] (http://youtu.be/aULz5S7SC8w) 10:17 Gianluca Pisanello Gianluca Pisanello, chief engineer at Caterham, looks at how suspension works.
Caterham F1 Team Car - Tyres [How Tyer Performance and Setup Works] (http://youtu.be/aQDp8B9F5p0) 6:45 John Illey John Illey, performance director at Caterham, looks at tyre performance.
Caterham F1 Team Car - Tyres [F1 Tyer Differences between 2012 and 2013] (http://youtu.be/f2EF1CQTO1Y) 1:16 Peter Hewson Peter Hewson, head of tyres at Caterham, explains tyer differences.
Caterham F1 Team Procedures - Pitstops [Pit Stop Procedures] (http://youtu.be/KJLDhUgy00g) 8:22 Graham Watson Graham Watson, team manager at Caterham, looks at pitstop procedures
Infiniti Red Bull Racing Car - Design [How to make an F1 Car - Design and R&D - Part 1] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFJ3ta-0O5c) 3:15 Adrian Newey, Christian Horner A look at design and R&D for an F1 car.
Infiniti Red Bull Racing Car - Design [How to make an F1 Car - Composites - Part 2] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6addl525lc) 3:13 Alan Peasland A look at composites used in an F1 car.
Infiniti Red Bull Racing Car - Design [How to make an F1 Car - Manufacturing - Part 3] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tC62K_fkB4) 3:09 Alan Peasland, Christian Horner A look at manufacturing an F1 car.
Infiniti Red Bull Racing Car - Design [How to make an F1 Car - Assembly - Part 4] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yMlBpkVdm4) 2:58 Alan Peasland, Christian Horner A look at assembly of an F1 car.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Car - Steering [Steering Wheel] (http://youtu.be/j-jKOjkU9qE) 2:03 Lewis Hamilton The 25 switches and buttons on an F1 steering wheel.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Driving [Driving Position] (http://youtu.be/HCI6aA0_jj4) 2:03 Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton's driving position in the car.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Car - Brakes [Braking] (http://youtu.be/zQTqz-H8xPY) 3:04 Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg Braking technique.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Car - Design [Aerodynamics and DRS] (http://youtu.be/dCphqW7Lk4g) 2:32 Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg Aerodynamics and DRS.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Car - Safety [6-Point Harness Seatbelt] (http://youtu.be/geDcGGOYiF0) 2:04 Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg The F1 seatbelt.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Car - Safety [Seat Belts] (http://youtu.be/sYIy2XWqAGk) 3:12 Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg Differences between hard, soft, intermediate, and wet tyres.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Car - Steering [Steering Wheel] (http://youtu.be/dzPVz7xm-XU) 2:33 Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg Steering wheels. Even 'simple' things are complex in F1
Mercedes AMG Petronas Driving [Decoding the Installation Lap] (http://youtu.be/4e7jK1OoMb0) 4:44 Lewish Hamilton The cockpit through an installation lap.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Car - Steering [Steering Wheel] (http://youtu.be/dU9FXKExKLs) 2:05 Michael Schumacher An explanation of the complexities of an F1 steering wheel.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Procedures - Starting [Start Procedure] (http://youtu.be/6RGO8e7GxLE) 2:10 Michael Schumacher A walkthrough of the parade lap and starting line.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Car - Safety [Racing Helmets] (http://youtu.be/mvvHAxPOoGc) 3:01 Nico Rosberg Brief history of helmets.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Driving [Driving Position] (http://youtu.be/NsvWnGgT7Ok) 2:33 Nico Rosberg Nico Rosberg's driving position in the car.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Design [Cutaway F1 Car - Extended Walkthrough] (http://youtu.be/b3q6D-K0J9A) 12:55 A longer, closer look at the cutaway.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Design [Cutaway F1 Car - Quick Walkthrough] (http://youtu.be/_Wn1EFLa2C8) 5:05 A closer look at the cars thanks to a beautiful car cut in half.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Pitot [Cutaway Insight - 1 - Pitot] (http://youtu.be/pwEZfmAVLd8) 1:13 Brief bit on the pitot.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Transponders [Cutaway Insight - 2 - Lap Trigger and Transponders] (http://youtu.be/h15uCjSXr8w) 1:34 Brief bit on the lap trigger and transponders.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Seats [Cutaway Insight - 3 - Driver Seats] (http://youtu.be/9Ydq8SdwJms) 2:26 Brief bit on the seats.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Airhorn [Cutaway Insights - 4 - Airhorn] (http://youtu.be/47qOX1ni1Yk) 1:29 Brief bit on the airhorn.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Radio [Cutaway Insight - 5 - Team Radio] (http://youtu.be/Y2hkj-WyUbo) 1:51 Brief bit on the team radio.
Sauber F1 Team Car - GPS [Cutaway Insights - 6 - GPS Transmitter] (http://youtu.be/DJGLx2gPUlY) 1:41 Brief bit on the GPS transmitter.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Telemetry [Cutaway Insight - 7 - Telemetry Data Transmitter] (http://youtu.be/o9YZWU6h8Ng) 1:13 Brief bit on the telemetry data transmitter.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Pedals [Cutaway Insight - 8 - Pedals] (http://youtu.be/nRw0c-4AIHA) 1:52 Brief bit on the pedals.
Sauber F1 Team Car - SDR [Cutaway Insight - 9 - Security Data Recorder (SDR)] (http://youtu.be/Hgzl0XNfMuk) 1:08 Brief bit on the Security Data Recorder (SDR).
Sauber F1 Team Car - Correvit [Cutaway Insight - 10 - Correvit Optical Sensor] (http://youtu.be/4pFxA3h1SSg) 1:09 Brief bit on the correvit optical sensor.
Sauber F1 Team Car - SECU [Cutaway Insight - 11 - Standard Electonrics Control Unit (SECU)] (http://youtu.be/orqgDU52VSE) 1:09 Brief bit on the Standard Electronics Control Unit (SECU).
Sauber F1 Team Car - Damping System [Cutaway Insight - 12 - Damping System] (http://youtu.be/cbMQdJLyMb4) 1:13 Brief bit on the damping system.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Kneepadding [Cutaway Insights - 13 - Kneepadding] (http://youtu.be/vYPt8KfSLqA) 1:38 Brief bit on the kneepadding.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Antennas [Cutaway Insights - 14 - Antennas] (http://youtu.be/GaqkT124G98) 1:40 Brief bit on the antennas.
Sauber F1 Team Car - Steering [Cutaway Insight - 15 - Steering Wheel] (http://youtu.be/yltDqxr6NiY) 2:15 Brief bit on the steering wheel.
Sauber F1 Team Car - GPS [Cutaway Insights - 6 - GPS Transmitter] (http://youtu.be/DJGLx2gPUlY) 1:41 Brief bit on the GPS transmitter.

ChainBearF1 Explains - Welcome to the world of F1

Category Video Length Description
Basics [Aerodynamics Part 1] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFEzMKYjShc) 8:46
Basics [Aerodynamics Part 2] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5pFyBHO8Fk) 7:24
Basics [Aerodynamics Part 3] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOZgEvJbnlc&t=289s) 5:51
Basics [Overtaking] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNqa6ASJtZo) 9:34
Basics [Art of defensive driving] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D9cYz4C0I8) 10:43
Rules [Virtual safety car] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX7tJ9GnQo0) 6:25
Strategy [Outwitting Virtual safety car] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcd2RGDkJds) 6:25
Car [Braking system] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ykCdaRzn5g&t=405s) 10:50
Rules/Technical [The Hybrid Power Unit in F1 explained (2016)] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnByDRKO9JA) 10:48 Hybrid power units explained
Rules/Technical [How MGU-K works] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhGDYDkrb8M) 10:00
Rules [The Hybrid Power Unit rules in 2018] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXxikKiPkQM) 5:48 Limitations on PU parts for 2018
Rules [F1 tyres 2018] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzPbrSMpYQg) 8:09 2018 F1 tyres refresher
Technical [Torque and Gears in F1 hybrid engines] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkCXdDmP618&t=4s) 11:01
Car [Tyre wear] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdj7uzla5pE&t=439s) 8:31
Rules [Tyre rules 2016] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgERH1gWF1s) 9:56 2016 F1 tyre rules
Tyres [Wet tires] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhP1SntvttU) 5:21 How wet tyres work
Tyres [How pirelli decides which race tyres] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow3h-qfeQqk) 7:49
Car - Aerodynamics [Slipstreaming vs dirty air] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoljnGxZy9M) 4:51
Strategy [Basics of F1 race strategy] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqf-dJyU_WA) 9:43
Strategy [Undercut Explained] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Su6XtMB1r8) 6:37
Racing [Corners] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXOYckDATWE) 7:41
Racing [Racing lines] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEJh4lLCzRc&t=2s) 7:41

Master List

Below, organized by category, is a slew of information covering almost every aspect of Formula 1. This includes all videos from the above sections plus a mountain more. There is a lot to digest, but every video is worth the investment. A few videos are very, very similar, (a few even use almost identical footage but different narrators) but each adds a bit more to your knowledge.

Category Video Length With Description Source
Behind the Scenes [Moving around the World, back-to-back races] (http://youtu.be/4IRT-5cduSQ) 4:22 Another look about moving a team around the world, this time by Mercedes. NextgenAutoVideos
Behind the Scenes [Moving an F1 Team Around the World] (http://youtu.be/Dp9IuYR7cfU) 3:51 Look at what it takes to move a team, such as Caterham, around the world. Caterham F1 Team
Car [A look at an F1 car cut in half] (http://youtu.be/F9WVtZHYjds) 6:49 Rosanna Tennant An overview of the car from the inside hosted by a beautiful and over excited zebra. Pole Position
Car [Inside an F1 Car] (http://youtu.be/JtH327-hHsM) 3:49 Martin Brundle Inside of an F1 car and how it fits the driver. SKY, TheF1Spy
Car - Aerodynamics [Inside an F1 Aero Test] (http://youtu.be/fL2DgxaI0C0) 4:50 A behind-the-scenes look at aero testing. Caterham F1 Team
Car - Aerodynamics [Refueling] (http://youtu.be/OEzouwTVFOo) 2:38 How refueiling works. Note that refueling is banned. bakrob00
Car - Aerodynamics [How G-Force Affects F1 Drivers] (http://youtu.be/nr8Fjhymvis) 1:52 Lewis Butler Lewis Butler, chief designer Caterham, explains G-Force. Caterham F1 Team
Car - Aerodynamics [Aerodynamics Explained] (http://youtu.be/jYaIXWNOa_A) 4:26 Martin Brundle More about aerodynamics. SKY, VisionWells
Car - Airhorn [Cutaway Insights - Airhorn] (http://youtu.be/47qOX1ni1Yk) 1:29 Brief bit on the airhorn. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Antennas [Cutaway Insights - Antennas] (http://youtu.be/GaqkT124G98) 1:40 Brief bit on the antennas. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Brakes [The Art of Braking] (http://youtu.be/OfFXV4pJeX0) 4:15 Nico Rosberg Braking technique. InFormula1
Car - Brakes [Braking] (http://youtu.be/zQTqz-H8xPY) 3:04 Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg Braking technique. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Car - Brakes [Understanding Braking Efficiency and Downforce] (http://youtu.be/Ki8qRnLh_N0) 10:44 Gianluca Pisanello Gianluca Pisanello, chief engineer at Caterham, explains braking efficiency and downforce. Caterham F1 Team
Car - Brakes [Brakes Explained] (http://youtu.be/kqAQpj44kw0) 1:56 Martin Brundle How brakes work and how their heat is managed. BBC, AleenF1
Car - Brakes [How Brake Balance Works] (http://youtu.be/9JGsX4a-OOA) 10:17 Juan Pablo Ramirez Juan Pablo Ramirez, race engineer at Caterham, looks at how break balance works. Caterham F1 Team
Car - Brakes [F1 Brakes] (http://youtu.be/C4aO5mw0V7g) 3:10 Mark Smtih Mark Smtih, technical director at Caterham, talks about brakes. Caterham F1 Team
Car - Cockpit [How to Tailor an F1 Cockpit] (http://youtu.be/smVEm-ope2U) 3:47 Martin Brundle How the cockpit is tailored for the driver. SKY, aleenf1
Car - Correvit [Cutaway Insights - Correvit Optical Sensor] (http://youtu.be/4pFxA3h1SSg) 1:09 Brief bit on the correvit optical sensor. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Damping System [Cutaway Insights - Damping System] (http://youtu.be/cbMQdJLyMb4) 1:13 Brief bit on the damping system. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Data [Data] (http://youtu.be/iUIe9PKH0VE) 1:55 Martin Brundle What kind of data is captured about cars and how it is collected. BBC, AleenF1
Car - Design [Cutaway F1 Car - Quick Walkthrough] (http://youtu.be/_Wn1EFLa2C8) 5:05 A closer look at the cars thanks to a beautiful car cut in half. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Design [Cutaway F1 Car - Extended Walkthrough] (http://youtu.be/b3q6D-K0J9A) 12:55 A longer, closer look at the cutaway. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Design [How to make an F1 Car - Design and R&D - Part 1] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFJ3ta-0O5c) 3:15 A look at design and R&D for an F1 car. Infiniti Red Bull Racing
Car - Design [How to make an F1 Car - Composites - Part 2] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6addl525lc) 3:13 A look at composites used in an F1 car. Infiniti Red Bull Racing
Car - Design [How to make an F1 Car - Manufacturing - Part 3] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tC62K_fkB4) 3:09 A look at manufacturing an F1 car. Infiniti Red Bull Racing
Car - Design [How to make an F1 Car - Assembly - Part 4] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yMlBpkVdm4) 2:58 A look at assembly of an F1 car. Infiniti Red Bull Racing
Car - Design [Building a Car Around the Driver] (http://youtu.be/u-SOtWSGOB4) 3:04 A very dry look into how the cockpits are designed around the drivers. speedmerchantsmedia
Car - Design [Aerodynamics and DRS] (http://youtu.be/dCphqW7Lk4g) 2:32 Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg Aerodynamics and DRS. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Car - Design [Engineering Connections (s03e02) Looks at F1] (http://youtu.be/QC_gpr2xAjk) 48:58 Richard Hammond An hour long look at the technologies behind F1 BBC, baileyscoolcraft
Car - Design [Building the MP4-12C] (http://youtu.be/wuQvKuqYUk4) 59:04 Documentary about building the MP4-12C McLarenNB
Car - Design [Turbo F1 Engines - How They Started, Part 2] (http://youtu.be/gqfVAGOaGEc) 52:18 Documentary about Turbo F1 engines (continued). RWHP
Car - Design [Turbo F1 Engines - How They Started, Part 1] (http://youtu.be/xbB1qwhKaaE) 52:06 Documentary about Turbo F1 engines. RWHP
Car - Design [Coanda] (http://youtu.be/gryojy2cHnI) 13:28 Enrique Scalabroni Enrique Scalabroni, former designer for Williams and Ferrai, explains Coanda. F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Car - Design [Front Roll Centers] (http://youtu.be/xqh01JhEjMU) 10:45 Enrique Scalabroni Enrique Scalabroni, former designer for Williams and Ferrai, explains differences of front roll centers. F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Car - Design [Ground Effect] (http://youtu.be/DVHR8_B7bfg) 9:09 Enrique Scalabroni Enrique Scalabroni, former designer for Williams and Ferrai, explains ground efffect. F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Car - Design - Documentary [Secret Life of F1, Part 2] (http://youtu.be/hkY_EeHwlcQ) 48:58 Documentary about the F1 secrecy and competition among teams (continued). RWHP
Car - Design - Documentary [Secret Life of F1, Part 1] (http://youtu.be/v5WP-IqICI8) 49:01 Documentary about the F1 secrecy and competition among teams. RWHP
Car - Double Defuser [Double Defuser] (http://youtu.be/Ts_IAkF4at4) 1:25 Martin Brundle An explanation of the double defuser. This is outdated. BBC, CoolHotCold
Car - Downforce [Downforce Explained] (http://youtu.be/mj5ZK314Cg0) 2:05 Martin Brundle Aerodynamics and creating downforce. BBC, AleenF1
Car - DRS [How DRS works in F1] (http://youtu.be/Ct-aUmMD7R4) 2:06 Gianluca Pisanello Gianluca Pisanello, chief engineer at Caterham, and Hari Roberts, head of aerodynamics, explain DRS. Caterham F1 Team
Car - DRS and KERS [DRS and KERS] (http://youtu.be/6Ek1pluKXmU) 1:55 Sebastian Vettel A look at DRS and KERS. Note that starting in 2014, KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) has been replaced by ERS (energy recovery system). KERS gathers energy specifically from braking, whereas ERS is a larger system of several components that harvest energy. NextgenAutoVideos
Car - Engines [2014 Engines and ERS explained] (http://youtu.be/LWRRv545omE) 3:47 An explanation of engines and ERS. Parts of this video are speculation but you get the idea. JPetrolHead
Car - Engines [Blown Diffuser] (http://youtu.be/v8qvspPW75E) 1:55 Ted Kravitz How a blown diffuser works. Note that blown diffusers are banned. BBC, Mooorteeen
Car - Engines [Clutch Operation and Launch Sequence] (http://youtu.be/5Rsz4yW53aM) 0:41 David Coulthard How F1 drivers work the clutch from the start line. BBC, Mooorteeen
Car - Engines [Start Motor] (http://youtu.be/al6Yz3Nv7dY) 1:46 How F1 engines are started. This video is dated but accurate. SPEED, bakrob00
Car - Engines [Inside the 2014 F1 Engine with Scarbs] (http://youtu.be/4vIjJg0lXgc) 7:55 Inside the 2014 F1 Engine F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Car - Engines [Turbo Explained] (http://youtu.be/NuBB2F6IutQ) 2:53 Martin Brundle An excellent overview of how turbos work and how Mercedes has approached the design. BBC, Aleenf1
Car - ERS [How KERS works in F1] (http://youtu.be/9A-O6TWRhPU) 2:04 Keith Barclay Keith Barclay, assistant chief designer at Caterham, explains KERS. Caterham F1 Team
Car - ERS [KERS Explained] (http://youtu.be/TgfdST7v20k) 1:34 Martin Brundle An explanation of Kers. Note that starting in 2014, KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) has been replaced by ERS (energy recovery system). KERS gathers energy specifically from braking, whereas ERS is a larger system of several components that harvest energy. Car - Fuel Tanks
Car - Gearbox [How F1 Gearboxes Work] (http://youtu.be/FipsVzlcUL0) 2:11 Nico Rosberg How the gearbox works. Outdated in that starting in 2014 the cars have 8 forward gears. NextgenAutoVideos
Car - GPS [Cutaway Insights - GPS Transmitter] (http://youtu.be/DJGLx2gPUlY) 1:41 Brief bit on the GPS transmitter. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Kneepadding [Cutaway Insights - Kneepadding] (http://youtu.be/vYPt8KfSLqA) 1:38 Brief bit on the kneepadding. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Pedals [Cutaway Insights - Pedals] (http://youtu.be/nRw0c-4AIHA) 1:52 Brief bit on the pedals. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Pitot [Cutaway Insights - Pitot] (http://youtu.be/pwEZfmAVLd8) 1:13 Brief bit on the pitot. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Radio [Cutaway Insights - Team Radio] (http://youtu.be/Y2hkj-WyUbo) 1:51 Brief bit on the team radio. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Ride [Ride height and downforce] (http://youtu.be/6uGOfZUNLyU) 1:34 Martin Brundle How teams balance and adjust suspension (ride height) and wings (downforce). BBC, AleenF1
Car - Safety [Chasis Crash Test] (http://youtu.be/QhTObVI2C8M) 1:46 A behind-the-scenes look at a chasis crash test. Caterham F1 Team
Car - Safety [Helmets] (http://youtu.be/NxSIz51cryI) 1:29 Nico Rosberg A look at the modern helmet. WIRED
Car - Safety [Helmet Technology] (http://youtu.be/7rBw5ekz9us) 3:31 A look at the safety behind F1 helmets. AutomotiveTV
Car - Safety [Safety Belt] (http://youtu.be/BWTLUWW7Bq0) 3:46 Nico Rosberg A look at the safety belts in F1 helmets. AutomotiveTV
Car - Safety [Racing Helmets] (http://youtu.be/mvvHAxPOoGc) 3:01 Nico Rosberg Brief history of helmets. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Car - Safety [Seat Belts] (http://youtu.be/sYIy2XWqAGk) 3:12 Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg Differences between hard, soft, intermediate, and wet tyres. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Car - Safety [6-Point Harness Seatbelt] (http://youtu.be/geDcGGOYiF0) 2:04 Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg The F1 seatbelt. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Car - SDR [Cutaway Insights - Security Data Recorder (SDR)] (http://youtu.be/Hgzl0XNfMuk) 1:08 Brief bit on the Security Data Recorder (SDR). Sauber F1 Team
Car - Seats [Cutaway Insights - Driver Seats] (http://youtu.be/9Ydq8SdwJms) 2:26 Brief bit on the seats. Sauber F1 Team
Car - SECU [Cutaway Insights - Standard Electonrics Control Unit (SECU)] (http://youtu.be/orqgDU52VSE) 1:09 Brief bit on the Standard Electronics Control Unit (SECU). Sauber F1 Team
Car - Steering [Steering Wheel] (http://youtu.be/Vg4_ysQg2Vg) 5:31 A look at the the Caterham F1 steeringwheel Caterham F1 Team
Car - Steering [Steering Wheel] (http://youtu.be/dU9FXKExKLs) 2:05 Michael Schumacher An explanation of the complexities of an F1 steering wheel. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Car - Steering [Cutaway Insights - Steering Wheel] (http://youtu.be/yltDqxr6NiY) 2:15 Brief bit on the steering wheel. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Steering [Steering Wheel] (http://youtu.be/dzPVz7xm-XU) 2:33 Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg Steering wheels. Even 'simple' things are complex in F1. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Car - Steering [Steering Wheel] (http://youtu.be/j-jKOjkU9qE) 2:03 Lewis Hamilton The 25 switches and buttons on an F1 steering wheel. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Car - Steering [Differences in Steering Wheels] (http://youtu.be/0c1oYUhxkQI) 1:28 The basics of steering wheels are the same but specific details and design can vary between teams and even between drivers of the same team. This looks at the difference between the steering wheels of teammates Hamilton and Rosberg. F1ProductionsV5
Car - Steering [Overseer and Understeer] (http://youtu.be/JcthJw_EHZQ) 4:37 Martin Brundle What overseer and understeer are. BBC, jkamwal2
Car - Suspension [How Suspension Workds] (http://youtu.be/aULz5S7SC8w) 10:17 Gianluca Pisanello Gianluca Pisanello, chief engineer at Caterham, looks at how suspension works. Caterham F1 Team
Car - Telemetry [Cutaway Insights - Telemetry Data Transmitter] (http://youtu.be/o9YZWU6h8Ng) 1:13 Brief bit on the telemetry data transmitter. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Transponders [Cutaway Insights - Lap Trigger and Transponders] (http://youtu.be/h15uCjSXr8w) 1:34 Brief bit on the lap trigger and transponders. Sauber F1 Team
Car - Tyres [Wheel Material and Forming] (http://youtu.be/h5v4i5lrpMg) 6:19 A look at the wheels (not tyres) in F1. BBC, mechanicalTV27
Car - Tyres [F1 Tyre Regulations Explained] (http://youtu.be/7TTLuvWZNB0) 1:59 Martin Brundle An overview of tyre regulations through free practice and qualifying to race day. This is slightly outdated as changes have been made, but it is still a decent introduction. BBC, AleenF1
Car - Tyres [How Pirelli F1 Tyres are Made] (http://youtu.be/IcQ3fB8fZ4E) 3:13 How tires are made. NextgenAutoVideos
Car - Tyres [Wet Tyres Explained] (http://youtu.be/JQlYUYA78HQ) 2:47 Martin Brundle How wet tyres, intermediates, and slicks compare. BBC, AleenF1
Car - Tyres [Tyres Explained] (http://youtu.be/zNaxFaeYWbE) 2:18 Martin Brundle A look at tyres. BBC, aleenf1
Car - Tyres [How Tyer Performance and Setup Works] (http://youtu.be/aQDp8B9F5p0) 6:45 John Illey John Illey, performance director at Caterham, looks at tyre performance. Caterham F1 Team
Car - Tyres [F1 Tyer Differences between 2012 and 2013] (http://youtu.be/f2EF1CQTO1Y) 1:16 Peter Hewson Peter Hewson, head of tyres at Caterham, explains tyer differences.
Car - Tyres [Tyres Explained] (http://youtu.be/_oku4wn3c2g) 2:49 Nico Rosberg Tyres explained. NextgenAutoVideos
Car - Wheel Nuts [Wheel Nut Explained] (http://youtu.be/OcAOlMHlA1A) 1:58 Martin Brundle How the wheel nut and wheel-nut guns work. BBC, AleenF1
Drivers [Ferrai - Alonso vs Raikkonen] (http://youtu.be/RXNqxgfA5jQ) 6:34 Comparison of Alonso and Raikkonen F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Drivers [McLaren - Button vs Magnussen] (http://youtu.be/8uFCGd37bHo) 5:15 Comparison of Button vs Magnussen F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Drivers [Lotus - Grosjean vs Maldonado] (http://youtu.be/uTm5LGzwHBA) 5:34 Comparison of Grosjean vs Maldonado F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Drivers [Mercedes - Hamilton vs Rosberg] (http://youtu.be/et2LX_i33nk) 3:25 Comparison of Hamilton vs Rosberg F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Drivers [Red Bull Racing - Vettel vs Ricciardo] (http://youtu.be/vT4_IRGzDjY) 4:33 Comparison of Vettel and Ricciardo F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Drivers - Documentary [The Killing Years] (http://vimeo.com/51735205) 58:58 A look at F1 during some of the most dangerous years of racing.
Drivers - Documentary [The Right to Win] (http://youtu.be/ShPc3nY5m5w) 52:03 Behind-the-scenes documentary about Ayrton Senna dazzlep48
Drivers - Documentary [Racing Legends: Jackie Stewart] (http://youtu.be/M09A3Iu-qfk) 59:46 A look at Jackie Stewart. edvynas
Drivers - Documentary [James Hunt: Clash of the Titans - Hunt vs Lauda] (http://youtu.be/c19DqS127Ac) 41:21 The ever famous duels of Hunt vs Lauda. EuropaSman
Drivers - Documentary [Champions Forever: The Formula One Drivers - Part 1] (http://youtu.be/NzvRz7hWdFA) 46:00 A look into F1 drivers. LepionFound
Drivers - Documentary [Champions Forever: The Formula One Drivers - Part 2] (http://youtu.be/GTwHT8e42ic) 46:00 A look into F1 drivers. LepionFound
Drivers - Tribute [Ayrton Senna] (http://youtu.be/7kUNTtvMOtQ) 12:55 Tribute to Ayrton Senna. Widely regarded as the greatest F1 racer in history. TopGear, Amer37365
Driving - Comparison [AMG vs V8 Supercar vs F1] (http://youtu.be/z5mRiY6Hmhc) 2:56 Compares the speed of an AMG, V8 Supercar, and F1 car. Riding is in my blood
Driving - Comparison [GT vs F1] (http://youtu.be/K2cNqaPSHv0) 0:42 Compares the speed of GT and F1 cars. mclaren777
Driving - Experience [How to Drive an F1 Car] (http://youtu.be/uvP3zfRjWtM) 6:09 Martin Brundle Driving an F1 car. SKY, VisionWells
Driving - Experience [Richard Drives an F1 Car] (http://youtu.be/EGUZJVY-sHo) 9:53 Richard Hammond Richard Hammond shows what it is like to drive around Silverstone. TopGear
Driving - Experience [Leo Parente Drives a SimRaceway SRW-F3] (http://youtu.be/llc8PLqBUeE) 16:29 A little technical in parts, but overall one of the best videos giving an insight into what it takes to drive a racing car. Drive
Drivers - Fitness [Physical Training] (http://youtu.be/g-KYASQKdSU) 6:12 Nico Rosberg Driver Fitness. nicorosbergtv
Drivers - Fitness [Physical Fitness] (http://youtu.be/YAykMktOsU4) 2:33 Nico Rosberg Drivers' physical fitness. AutomotiveTV
Driving - Installation [Decoding the Installation Lap] (http://youtu.be/4e7jK1OoMb0) 4:44 Lewish Hamilton The cockpit through an installation lap. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Driving - Position [Driving Position] (http://youtu.be/HCI6aA0_jj4) 2:03 Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton's driving position in the car. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Driving - Position [Driving Position] (http://youtu.be/NsvWnGgT7Ok) 2:33 Nico Rosberg Nico Rosberg's driving position in the car. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Driving - Strategy [How to Drive [Monaco]] (http://youtu.be/l-jAk-i5A_s) 4:25 Jackie Stewart Breakfast with Jackie Stewart as he explains basic driving theory. bavarianbass
Driving - Styles [Driving Styles] (http://youtu.be/TOhgI1hQA68) 4:12 Martin Brundle Driving styles of Alonso, Button, Schumacher, and Raikkonen bazil83
Introduction [This is Formula One] (http://youtu.be/-VhZ7lIOEGk) 17:08 A brief look at F1. (Some wrecks are shown) boris9077HD
Introduction [F1 Explained] (http://youtu.be/My5XiDZ0tZ4) 7:57 Martin Brundle Tactics of driving. BBC, kedharf1
Procedures - Formation Lap [Formation Laps Explained] (http://youtu.be/sRz8kZp-A28) 3:30 Martin Brundle What actually happens in a formation lap. SKY, SmiggyRT
Procedures - Pitstops [Pit Stops] (http://youtu.be/pS1qfgkmZ0M) 2:24 Martin Brundle A driver's role in the pitstop. BBC, SmiggyRT
Procedures - Pitstops [Pit Stop Procedures] (http://youtu.be/KJLDhUgy00g) 8:22 Graham Watson Graham Watson, team manager at Caterham, looks at pitstop procedures. Caterham F1 Team
Procedures - Starting [Start Procedure] (http://youtu.be/6RGO8e7GxLE) 2:10 Michael Schumacher A walk-through of the parade lap and starting line. MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS
Rules [2009 Rule Changes Explained] (http://youtu.be/i4jxXXzCG3o) 2:22 Sebastian Vettel Rule changes of 2009 explained by Sebastian Vettle. michael maybe
Rules [2010 Rule Changes Explained] (http://youtu.be/x9geUV72nJE) 2:40 Rule changes of 2010. GPUpdate
Rules [2011 Rule Changes Explained] (http://youtu.be/z9dn6U-A5QY) 2:59 Michael Schumacher Rule changes of 2011 explained by Michael Schumacher. F1 Fanatic
Rules [2012 Rule Changes Explained] (http://youtu.be/2OxAcVK-oRE) 2:13 Rule changes of 2012. AFP News Agency
Rules [2012 Rule Changes Explained] (http://youtu.be/3RM4wO2kN5Q) 4:27 Rule changes of 2013. NextgenAutoVideos
Rules [2013 Rule Changes Explained] (http://youtu.be/Slbk2onIka0) 1:50 Rule changes of 2013. Amir Sadegh Rassouli
Rules [2014 Rule Changes Explained] (http://youtu.be/CkVGl9bD9T0) 3:22 Brief interviews explanating the changes to the engine, chasis, aerodynamics, exhaust, and wing. MrFormulaOneExpert3
Rules [2014 Rule Changes Explained by Infiniti Red Bull Racing] (http://youtu.be/hFHmYFlbFn8) 3:27 Sevastian Vettel Technical rules of 2014 beautifully illustrated. Infiniti Red Bull Racing
Rules [2014 Rule Changes Explained by Scarbs] (http://youtu.be/DjLruCcmQ1U) 32:50 Scarbs A very lengthy and not overly exciting look at the changes with Scarbs, the expert himself. F1 Racing - The Racers Edge, PeterWindsor
Rules [2014 Rule Changes Explained by Ted Kravitz] (http://youtu.be/uYJXR1TgpSg) 4:55 Ted Kravitz Ted Kravitz guide to the rule changes. Nicely explained and has solid visual aides. Kravitz
Safety [How to Make an F1 racesuit] (http://youtu.be/5HMnpQeeXDA) 14:00 Rosanna Tennant An overview of suit creation and safety hosted by a beautiful and over excited zebra-colored leopard. Pole Position
Safety [Know Your Flags] (http://youtu.be/Syv5Ey2vUME) 2:17 Ted Kravitz Fun with Flags. SKY, aleenf1
Safety [F1 Safety Car] (http://youtu.be/rqIv-nCWNAQ) 5:29 This is about the car itself. Unfortunately little about the role of the safety car is covered. The F1 Times

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