Cutaway Insights - Episode 3: Driver Seats - Sauber F1 Team

Welcome to episode 3 of our Cutaway Insights series! In each of these 15 'shorties', we will pick one particular car part or subject and Chief Designer Matt Morris, Nico Hülkenberg or Esteban Gutiérrez will give a brief explanation about how stuff works and what it does. This time, Nico Hülkenberg talks about the driver seats.

Cutaway Insights, full season feature:

Interactive Cutaway Infographic:

Episode 15 - Steering wheel:

Episode 14 - Antennas:

Episode 13 - Knee padding:

Episode 12 - Damping system:

Episode 11 - SECU:

Episode 10 - Correvit optical sensor:

Episode 09 - Security data recorder:

Episode 08 - Pedals:

Episode 07 - Telemetry data transmitter:

Episode 06 - GPS receiver:

Episode 05 - Team radio

Episode 04 - Airhorn/airbox

Episode 03 - Driver seat

Episode 02 - Lap trigger & transponders

Episode 01 - Pitot tube

Original Cutaway Video:

[sauberfteam]

Cutaway Insights - Episode 3 - Driver's seat

We're firing our Cutaway Insights upon you blow on blow... *Can you cope with more?* In episode 3 *Nico Hülkenberg talks about the driver's seat and sitting position*. The best episode so far, as we think. Do you agree?

Seeing as episodes 1 and 2 were already trending on Google+ we're expecting this episode to blow through the roof... So *don't forget to plus, comment and share* if you like this video!

Tomorrow we will release a brand new addition to our Cutaway Insights series: get ready for episode 4. *Circle us in to stay in touch!*

We hope you're having a great Tuesday today,
Sauber F1 Team

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[sauberfteam]

Yes, Kimiya was at our factory a week prior to the test and we made a special seat for him. Not as sophisticated as the ones we produce for Nico and Esteban, but it kept him in place...

[sauberfteam]

Thanks for your opinion and feedback. We decided to produce 15 'shorties' this year, but we will consider producing longer and more in-depth videos in the future. The trick is to find a compromise that suits 'hard-core nerdish' fans who are interested in every aspect and the more widely spread 'normal' fan who finds these things interesting, but is easily overwhelmed by too much detail. We'd consider you a hard-core nerdish kind of fan, right? ;-)

[atjays]

I realize impacts involving the underside or floor of the car are very rare, but I never knew how "thin" that part of the chassis was!! Great video!

[sauberfteam]

Thanks a lot, we take that as a huge compliment. You did watch the original Cutaway video, did you?

[sauberfteam]

Check the About section of our YouTube channel where you will find a link to our online shop, Juan Carlos.

[thelawenforcer]

firstly, thnx for your response, really enjoying the series already :) wouldnt consider a hardcore nerd, i just miss f1 when there are no races on.

good work on the series, looking forward to the next ones!

[cmezaa]

Wow! These episodes give very good insight on the cars.

[sauberfteam]

It's a combination of reasons. One is to lower the centre of gravity, as you guessed. Another one is very simple: regulations. You'll find technical regulations for download on fia(dot)com if you're interested.

[BARONvonSTEINHOFF]

I am that kind of fan too. And I also support that idea about deeper and more detailed explaining of F1 technics. But thank you for this vids that make us closer to F1 anyway;-) Good luck during the season!

[sauberfteam]

Good question! No, it isn't. As the g-forces work in all directions all the time, that is not an issue. Interesting fact though: When the drivers get out of the car after the race, their heart rate goes up quite a bit until the blood is spread evenly again...

[randojay]

one thing ive always wondered is how this position doesnt end up causing back issues or coccix wearing out (or any spinal issues at all) that most people have when sitting sloped back like that in a normal chair..

[turi-geza]

Great videos. I don't watch F1 but this got my attention :) I would also like it longer an more detailed. Thank You !

[santiagoa]

Thanks for the video, I like a lot the way you make F1 near to us the fans. I've one question... Is the pilot position merely for trying to lower the g point as much as you can, or are there other reasons?
Greetings Sauber !!!

[bolo]

Nico is my favourite german Racer and im from germany :D

[xXHEELTOEXx]

I have a question...For testing(like the one this week), do the test drivers meet with sauber in advance and have a seat custom molded for them, or do they just have to hop into another driver's seat?

[RageousMode]

Aside from the lowest CoG and the reason that Sauber gave you, there really is no OTHER way for the driver to be positioned merely because of how F1 cars are designed. They need to be that low so that the airbox will not be blocked above their helmet, and their feet/legs have to elevated like that because of the raised nose design. When F1 cars had low noses (similar to Indycars) the driver would be in more of an "L" position instead of legs at chest level.

[capeto]

How can i get one of those sauber shirts?

[FMike]

You guys should let me drive one of your cars... I promise not to break anything!

make one of these little feature videos out of it.. idc... it's my dream to drive an F1 car.... I'm a total F1 nerd but too broke to start karting or anything.

[Rosen_Gitsov]

i'd guess with all the g-force under braking they get enough blood pushed to their legs