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Balancing Driver and Car Performance
In modern Formula 1, the role of the performance engineer is crucial and focused primarily on enhancing driver performance alongside vehicle capabilities. While traditionally, performance engineers were viewed as part of the team's collective expertise rather than a driver’s personal entourage, their function has evolved. There is a growing recognition that maximizing both driver and car performance is essential for success. This shift reflects a broader understanding that the synergy between driver skills and car performance determines competitive advantage, paralleling perspectives found in other sports, like rowing, where athlete performance is fundamentally emphasized over equipment.