The Difference Between F1's High Downforce And Power Tracks

What makes a Formula 1 downforce track different to a power track? We've all heard the terms before, but different tracks require vastly different car setups to get the maximum advantage around a lap. But what are these requirements? Jake Boxall-Legge dives into why Imola, Monaco, Silverstone and Monza all require different changes to a car to succeed across the board.

0:00 Formula 1 Track Types
0:50 What Is A Downforce Track?
1:19 What Is A Power Circuit?
1:43 Track Types Vs Driving Style
2:10 High Downforce Track Examples
2:41 Balancing Act Tracks
2:57 Monza, The True Power Track
3:44 Mexican GP's Surprise Requirements
4:17 The Science Of Power, Downforce And Drag
5:05 Spoon Wings - Best Of Both Worlds
5:26 Track Types And Suspension
5:50 Different Tracks And F1 Cars

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[VaderHater]

This was so well done, the animations especially. Nothing over the top, just enhancing what you’re saying. I learned a lot, thank you!

[robelengida]

"Smooter steering wheel input might be needed inorder for the rubber to last longer" - Life Pro Tip

[aaryan]

I love how he uses the ferrari for the word drag

[defnotatroll]

Really really really good quality video

[caincha]

That's why I liked Portimão so much last year: sure there was the fact the teams had no previous data about the track which made it extra challenging but it is such a mixed circuit that you could potentially have 3 cars with different setups and all 3 end up in the podium with near-equal chances of winning. And who wouldn't want to see that?! :D

[glickenn]

Love how when he says the drag decreases speed and acceleration immediately shows ferrari
0:29

[evandrochaves]

Amazing, never saw a video explaining so well the downforce and power requirements on each type of track, congrats!

[TheCockyPerry]

I am sad he didn't mention Montréal as low downforce track...
Since it pretty much straight and chicane..

[MegaAadhar]

Great video guys! And, as always, the quality of animation never ceases to amaze me! Thanks a lot for this :)

[bsheaves]

And then there’s the oddity that is Suzuka. The track is basically all corners but is considered a power circuit

[formulagirl]

Great video! Really interesting to see how altitudes also impact the downforce.

[laurencehodson_]

Those 3D shots of the cars are amazing? Did you use 3D software like Blender or did you get clips from somewhere else? This is a very well made video, kept me interested until the end. 🙌👏

[ZeeshanAtif]

Quality of this video is top notch! Well done!

[kgergo]

Just want to point out that the chicane on the main straight at 2:28 is no longer used. But great graphics overall

[mukund]

As someone who plays Codemasters F1 on a regular basis, this video is very crucial for me

[defnotatroll]

Spa is usually grouped with Monza rather than Silverstone. Silverstone is closer to a track like Baku in terms of aero configuration

[juanfe]

por qué no había descubierto este canal antes? EXCELENTE!!

[dafyddrees]

You always need power, so maximising power is always needed, it’s lower downforce vs higher downforce, like Ferrari last year lacked the engine power so suffered at every track, while a car like the red bull which often have a strong understanding of high downforce set ups tend to do better at Monaco rather than at the low downforce tracks such as monza and spa.

[pavansai]

Really informative video and learnt more about formula one and it's engineering. Hope more videos like these are made in the

[GirlOnBus]

Well made, clear illustration and MATH!!! Thank you!