In Case You Dreamt Of Being An F1 Driver: Here’s A Wet Blanket
Just when you thought you were almost prepared to dive into the world of Formula 1 racing, Frode Wikesjö delivers a reality check. His recent article discusses the very specific and rare skill set required to maneuver the motorsport that makes it a far-fetched dream for the average Joe.
- Exceptional cognitive abilities similar to a chess master are required.
- Strength, endurance, and reaction time on level with a fighter’s.
- Stamina on par with a marathon runner.
- Deep understanding of car mechanics and communication with the team.
When Chess Meets UFC Meets Marathon!
If you thought handling a regular car was a feat, try combining the cognitive capabilities of a chess master, the strength and ultra-fast reflexes of an MMA fighter, and to spice things up, say hello to the endurance of a marathon runner. All these while you’re cruising in a machine that could put Interstellar spaceships to shame. Huh, and you thought driving was all about playing ‘Yellow Car’!
Communication On The Go, In Morse Perhaps?
Capisce? No, seriously, do you? Because you’ll need that level of comprehension and beyond to effectively communicate with your team while driving, optimizing performance, and ruling the race. All these by ensuring your haircut remains as unfazed as possible (they do have some badass helmet hairstyles, don’t they?).
Pro Athletes, Pro Athletes Everywhere!
You might catch yourself smirking, thinking how tricky could it be? After all, you were the undisputed “Need for Speed” champ in college (much to the disdain of your grades). Well, consider this – there’s a reason why the number of people who can compete in Formula 1 is lower than the number of times you’ve actually called your internet service provider, and didn’t press 0 for customer service.
Catch The Essence
Remember that feeling of eating your words? Prepare for a buffet! Watch former performance coach Clayton Green in the clip above, smirking and waving as he demolishes our hopes of becoming an F1 driver one fact at a time. There’s a special place in hell for people who are too good at explaining, isn’t there?
Wrap Up
So, weekend racers and thrill-seekers, as Frode puts it, you might want to stick to your gaming consoles and Go-karting for now. Unless, of course, you embody the fictional love-child of Magnus Carlsen, Conor McGregor, and Eliud Kipchoge!
Source: Feber.se
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