Modern Formula 1 is defined by microscopic margins, and the difference between pole and the third row can be measured in the blink of an eye. As cars have become faster and more complex, the physical ...

Formula 1 drivers endure some of the most extreme physical conditions in professional sports. Strapped into a cockpit barely bigger than a bathtub, they experience forces that make a rollercoaster ...

Red Bull Racing driver and Formula 1 star Max Verstappen joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about being an F1 driver. How different is each Formula 1 car? Why do F1 drivers have to ...

Lando Norris at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. Clive Rose / Getty Images This article is part of our Fast Lane Living series, examining the inner workings (practical and luxurious) of Formula One’s ...

Formula 1 is not a sport that lends itself to tall athletes. For aerodynamic reasons, engineers tend to prefer shorter drivers. A taller driver will naturally sit higher up in the cockpit, which can ...