Formula 1, explained for rookies

Huge F1 fan since I was a kid and its what led me to become an engineer. Thank you Cleo for this great video!

Just to add to the video. The reason why hybrid systems were introduced were introduced to F1 with KERS in 2009 and then the engines switched to v6 turbos so they would be more applicable to the roadcar environment. Teams that are not manufacturers or a pure marketing play like Williams have applied technologies departments to consult with a lot of industries on how their F1 knowledge can be applied. Another "flywheel" effect is the use of carbon fiber, it used to be used exclusively in the aerospace industry but through F1 our knowledge and understanding of it has grown tremendously.

As for the future of this gas guzzling endeavor. F1 is betting on biofuels to keep it relevant. Personally I think though its push for greater thermal efficiency and the search for alternative fuels it could keep its development relevant for a decade or two, given that our grids are not ready for full electrification. However, eventually they will have to look at other electric powertrains like hydrogen based ones to avoid overlap with Formula E.