F1 Explains The mental pressure of F1 - with David Coulthard
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Sep 28, 2023 
Experts Pete McKnight and David Coulthard discuss the mental challenges faced by F1 drivers, including the importance of mentality, staying calm under pressure, the role of performance coaches, and the significance of self-belief and feedback in dealing with crashes and traumatic events.
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Why Mental Skill Matters In F1
- Formula 1 demands mental skill because stakes, speed and multitasking are extreme.
- Drivers need emotional control to make precise split-second decisions under pressure.
Control The Controllables
- Control what you can by using consistent pre-race routines and focusing on process over outcome.
- Stick to your plan so uncontrollable factors don't derail decision-making on track.
Prepare Every Detail Before Race Day
- Prepare holistically: fitness, sleep, jet-lag planning, nutrition and hydration before race weekends.
- Remove unknowns so drivers can focus solely on driving when race time arrives.