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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FORMULA 1

As Formula 1 drivers seek to perfect every aspect of their performance, finding the optimal mindset has become every bit as vital to unlocking speed as nutrition and physical training.

All elite athletes face pressures when competing at the highest level, yet in Formula 1 many of those challenges are heightened. The exclusive nature of F1 – with just 20 seats available – means there’s little room for underperformance or failure. But factors outside the control of a driver (such as car quality and team operations) have a big say in their results and perception of them.

The stigma around mental health throughout society has shifted in recent years, and the same holds true in F1. Many drivers are more open about

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