The Temple of Speed by The Dysania Concept (2022)
Driving at a maximum speed of 360km/h inside a cockpit at 50℃ with nineteen other pilots around the world. From Monaco to Brazil to Singapore, Formula One (F1) has become one of the most popular sports in the world. The adrenaline, the speed and the drama are some of the contributing factors to its popularity. However, being one of those twenty pilots and racing in the best tracks worldwide requires a particular mindset. So, in this edition of The Mindsets, we’ll explore the qualities, virtues and skills that allow F1 Drivers to be part of one of the most exclusive sports in the world and shine among the intensity of their jobs. As legendary F1 driver Niki Lauda explained, “Really, you should always discuss the defeats because you can learn much more from failure than from success.”
1. Commitment
F1 Drivers must commit to the needs of their job and their decisions when performing. Just as a general perspective, before and in between races, Drivers must commit to strict diets and exercise routines as they must maintain the specific body weight in which the car designed for them works best. And when they are racing, their commitment shifts to what they are doing at the moment - taking corners at unbelievable speed, attacking tight gaps to move up in position or balancing their focus between driving and communicating with their team to maximise efficiency. F1 Drivers commit to a lifestyle to achieve their ultimate dream: being world champions. Thankfully, not all dreams and goals include losing around 3kg when driving a race due to dehydration. However, the level of commitment F1 Drivers have is an example of the true dedication to achieving something we aspire takes. So, recognise the things you must commit to and work on them consistently to pave the way.
2. Awareness
F1 Drivers depend on their awareness to complete their plan. When driving at outrageous speed, committing to overtakes and defending your position, you must be aware of all surroundings to be as successful and safe as possible. F1 Drivers must be aware of which competitors are close, how close they are, the number of laps left, how fast they are completing the laps, how fast their competitors are completing the laps, the state of their wheels and the car, the amount of fuel left, and many other things. Above all these, F1 Drivers must be aware of how they are driving, approaching corners, hitting the apex and how much more they can push their limits. Awareness at all levels and bringing composure out of it permits an F1 Driver to become a world champion. Therefore, remain aware when facing a race against yourself or a deadline. The reward of mastering this can result in not just composure but absolute trust in yourself and your decisions.
3. Team Work
F1 Drivers lean on their teamwork skills to achieve the best possible outcome. Thankfully, F1 Drivers have a team to support the many things they must be aware of. Constant radio communication during races, post-race feedback and preparation before future races ensures a feedback loop which only strengthens the results of the Driver and the team. Hence, F1 Drivers lean on their teamwork skills to bring the best out of themselves through the best of their team. This applies throughout all stages of the season - collaborating when developing the car, trusting their strategies and vice-versa, and growing from everyone’s constructive feedback. No pilot has ever been a world champion without having an exemplary team behind them. From the team manager to the pit engineers, all of them play a crucial role in the team, and it is the shared work that results in a championship. So, like F1 Drivers, recognise you can’t make it alone. A team’s construction, growth and support are mandatory for success. Understand who your team is, no matter what your goal is, and rely on them.
F1 Drivers might be some of the wildest minds in society. Their bravery in exposing themselves to such danger to reach their goal is worth admiring. So, as F1 Drivers teach us, commit to every stage and decision when driving a race of your own. Be aware of your surroundings, and don’t take anything for granted. Understand who your team is and lean on them for support, advice and growth. Remember the importance of preparing for a race, but don’t forget you must accelerate to complete it, as standing in the starting line without moving forward won’t get you anywhere. So, we invite you to adopt The Formula One Driver’s Mindset as we learn from this historical sport and its exclusive members and begin the race for our championship.
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