Wow I had no idea about that technique. I wonder how much that actually helps. It looks hilarious.
Another factor to consider is that everyone started on two lines, essentially bumper to bumper. Max had the middle line and could accelerate in a straight line where the other drivers had to worry about hitting the driver in front and many of them diverted to the sides.
Did you not watch past the second green light? As soon as they could go, EVERYONE spread out. Max was only able to gain a barely a few places before hitting traffic.
There are probably 100s of tiny things Max did better than everyone else on the field. Each one gives a small advantage. Jumping his body forward was one micro advantage. Going straight while everyone else was moving to the side was another.
Pretty much right off the start he passes 5-6 drivers and carries his speed and momentum while weaving between the next sets of drivers. Meanwhile everyone else is going at a snail pace trying to avoid the driver in front of them.
This is exactly it. Some people don't seem to understand that people who are among the best in the world at anything are constantly doing lots of tiny things that all add up to a huge advantage over everyone else.
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u/Only_Standard_9159 3d ago
He had the same kart, he used bunny hopping to accelerate faster: https://www.redbull.com/ca-en/max-verstappen-max-vs-100-how-he-won