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official_driver61
F1 has a new loophole. And it's more complex than you think.
Mercedes and Red Bull found a way to run higher compression ratios than the regulations allow - by designing pistons that expand in exactly the right way when the engine heats up.
The FIA checks at 20°C. But at 12,000 RPM? The metal grows.
The other teams aren't angry because it's cheating. They're angry because they didn't think of it first.
#F1 #Formula1 #Engineering #Motorsport
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official_driver61
📈 Turning complex energy flows into winning laptime requires optimal control.
Powered by Canopy Simulations: www.canopysimulations.com
⭐️ A huge thank you to Canopy Simulations, Rowland Jowett, Guillaume Oudot and Chris Vagg for making this video possible
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official_driver61
How did Porsche build a car faster than F1? The 919 Evo is what happens when engineers get complete freedom - 1,160hp, active aero, ground effects (banned in F1!), and special tires. The driver needed 2 months of neck training to handle the 4.5G forces. It beat Hamilton's F1 car around Spa by 0.7s!
#Motorsport #EngineeringMarvels #Porsche
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official_driver61
Adrian Newey just brought back a 20-year-old design trick.
They're called Viking Horns - two small fins sitting behind the driver's head on the Aston Martin AMR26.
Here's why that's interesting...
Newey first used this exact design on the 2005 McLaren MP4-20. Kimi Räikkönen's car.
That car won 7 races. Nearly won the championship. And these little fins were part of the reason why.
So what do they actually do?
When air hits the driver's helmet at 200mph, it creates turbulence.
Messy, chaotic airflow that ruins everything behind it - the engine cover, the rear wing, all of it suffers.
The Viking Horns capture that turbulence. They straighten it out. They send clean, organised air to the rear of the car where it matters most.
But here's the thing...
It seems no one else is using them.
They add weight. They create drag. They're only worth it if your rear aerodynamics are sophisticated enough to benefit from that cleaner air.
Adrian Newey is betting his are.
And when a guy with 13 constructors' championships brings back an old trick?
You pay attention.
Follow me for more F1 engineering excellence!
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official_driver61
We turned Verstappen's RB12 rear wing endplate into a wallet!
Our second edition RB12 Carbon Wallet launches next Thursday, July 10th—your final chance to own a piece of racing history.
Each wallet is meticulously crafted from premium Italian leather, with authenticated carbon fibre from Verstappen's RB12 embedded within. Only 170 wallets will be available for purchase next Thursday.
Join our waitlist now for priority access 24 hours before the public release.
https://sixtyone.store/pages/verstappen-rb12-edition-2-wallet
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official_driver61
🤔 Ever wondered why Max Verstappen's teammates struggle so much in the Red Bull F1 car? F1 aerodynamicist Willem Toet reveals the fascinating science behind it...
Did you know? The RB20's aerodynamic design is so sensitive that when parts of the floor stall, it requires more correction than the original trigger point to regain performance! 🔬
Key insights from our chat with Willem:
-Red Bull deliberately trades drivability for peak performance 🏎️
-The car requires metronomic precision - perfect for Max's driving style
-Ground effect makes these cars significantly stiffer than previous generations
-Even Verstappen admits the car is becoming "quite tough" to handle 📊
Special thanks to Willem Toet (@willemtoet) for sharing his expertise from Ferrari, Sauber and Benetton!
Ever considered a career in motorsport? Get a free personalised report highlighting your strengths and areas to improve in just 5 minutes! Link in bio 👆
#F1 #Formula1 #Motorsport #RedBullRacing #F1Technical #F1Tech #MaxVerstappen #RB20 #F1Engineering #Aerodynamics #F1Explained #MotorsportEngineering
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official_driver61
🤯 McLaren's "no suspension" trick is revolutionizing F1! Their radical anti-dive system keeps the car perfectly flat under braking - here's how...
Did you know? McLaren runs close to 100% anti-dive geometry - almost unheard of in modern F1!
Key insights:
-The suspension barely moves under braking, redirecting forces through the wishbones 🏎️
-This keeps their floor at the perfect height for maximum downforce
-@landonorris even got a custom suspension setup for better feel 🔧
-Result: Better tyre management and consistent aero performance 🌡️
Ever wondered about working in F1 engineering? Get your free personalised motorsport career report in just 5 minutes and discover if you've got what it takes! Link in bio 👆
#F1 #Formula1 #Motorsport #McLaren #F1Tech #Engineering #F1Racing #McLarenF1 #F1Engineering #LandoNorris #F1Explained #MotorsportEngineering
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official_driver61
The Science Behind Max's Incredible Brazil Drive 🔧
How did Max go from pit lane to P3? Three critical changes made it possible: A revised floor spec, suspension tweaks, and fresh power unit giving him +20hp advantage. Fascinating engineering meets raw talent. 🏎️
#F1 #MaxVerstappen #Formula1 #Motorsport #Racing #RedBull #F1Technical #BrazilGP
Want to turn your racing passion into a career? Get your free personalised motorsport potential report in just 5 minutes - discover your strengths and improvement areas. Link in bio.
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official_driver61
Active suspension made the Williams FW14B the most dominant car in F1 history. The computer-controlled hydraulics kept the car perfectly stable with zero body roll, automatically adjusting ride height and stiffness for every corner. Williams kept it so secret they covered it with suede to hide it during crashes!
#F1History #RacingTechnology #BannedF1Tech
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official_driver61
Adrian Newey just brought back a 20-year-old design trick.
They're called Viking Horns - two fins behind the driver's head. He first used them on the 2005 McLaren MP4-20.
Now they're back on his Aston Martin AMR26.
They capture the turbulence from the driver's helmet and send clean air to the rear wing. Simple idea. But only worth it if your rear aero is sophisticated enough to benefit.
Newey's betting his is.
#F1 #AdrianNewey #AstonMartin #Formula1
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official_driver61
Their radical suspension design is giving them a massive advantage - especially in hot races! Full technical breakdown of how it works 🔧 Dreaming of an F1 career? Take our free 5-minute assessment to see where you'd fit best in motorsport. Link in bio.
#F1Explained #McLarenF1 #F1Tech #Motorsports #RacingEngineering #F12025
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official_driver61
A former F1 engineer spent 15 years designing the ultimate race car with no restrictions. The result? A machine that's 15 seconds faster than modern F1 cars and costs 90% less to build. Deep dive into the incredible engineering behind Le Pinacle. 🏎️
#F1 #F1Tech #Motorsport #Engineering #Racing #Formula1 #F1Engineering #Aerodynamics #RacingTechnology #MotorsportEngineering
Want to break into motorsport engineering? Get your free personalised strengths report and career roadmap in just 5 minutes! Link in bio.
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official_driver61
Can a car reach 1,000mph?
Only ONE car has ever broken the sound barrier on land - hitting 763mph. Now engineers want to push it to 1,000mph. Here's why that's nearly impossible...
Did you know? At 1,000mph, you could drive from London to Edinburgh in just 24 minutes! 🚀
Here's what makes this speed so mind-bending:
- The air resistance is so intense it can lift the car off the ground 💨
- Shockwaves are powerful enough to tear up the track surface
- The car needs 4+ miles just to accelerate, covering each mile in only 3 seconds
- Parts of the car go supersonic before others, creating unpredictable forces 🌡️
Special thanks to Dr Ben Evans for sharing his expertise from the ThrustSSC project!
Want to push the boundaries of motorsport engineering? Get your free personalised career assessment report and discover how you could contribute to the next generation of record-breaking vehicles! Takes just 5 minutes - link in bio 👆
#Motorsport #Engineering #LandSpeedRecord #F1Tech #Aerodynamics #STEM #MotorsportEngineering #SupersonicCar #ThrustSSC #SpeedRecord #BritishEngineering #Automotive
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official_driver61
Smaller than a road car clutch but handles 10x the power... This is peak engineering 🏎️
#F1 #Formula1 #F1Tech #Engineering #Motorsport #CarTok #RacingFacts
Ready for a career in motorsport? Take our quick 5-minute assessment for a free personalized strengths report. Link in bio.
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official_driver61
It’s the dream myth - can an F1 race car drive upside down?
The test involves a million-dollar Formula One car that could be destroyed if the test fails, and someone driving it upside down.
A modern Formula 1 car weighs about 1,700 pounds, and to generate the necessary downforce to overcome this weight, the car would have to travel at approximately 140 mph through an incredibly long structure.
Now the real question is…who’s gonna drive it upside down? And that’s where Scott Mansell aka @official_driver61 comes in.
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official_driver61
How $300,000 F1 gearboxes actually work.
💨 🏎️ Join our Engineering Newsletter: http://bit.ly/4kofUR5
#f1 #formula1 #gearbox
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official_driver61
🔥 Did you know F1 brakes can handle temperatures as hot as LAVA? Inside look at how @brembo creates £100,000 braking systems...
Inside @brembo F1 brake factory:
-Each carbon disc takes 3 MONTHS to manufacture - requiring special ovens and methane gas treatment 🏭
-Up to 1,200 cooling holes are precision-drilled over 15 HOURS per disc - each just 3mm wide ⚙️
-Teams can customise their brake designs: lighter but flexible, or heavier but stiffer
-Quality control checks EVERY single component to 0.02mm accuracy - thinner than a human hair! 🔍
Ever wondered about working in motorsport engineering? Get your free personalised career report highlighting your strengths and potential career paths - takes just 5 minutes! Link in bio 👆
#F1 #Formula1 #Motorsport #F1Tech #BremboF1 #F1Engineering #MotorsportEngineering #F1Brakes #EngineeringLife #RacingTechnology #TechnicalF1 #Brembo
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official_driver61
On this day in 2004... 👀
Scott Mansell (@official_driver61) set a Brands Hatch lap record that stands to this very day 😮
The Indy circuit in just 38.032s 🏁
A very, very rapid landmark from the past Century of Power... 💨
📸 @garyhawkinsphotography
#brandshatch #motorsport #bh100 #centuryofpower
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official_driver61
WE BUILT A SCHOOL!
I spent today crying happy tears.
And I need to thank everyone who watches Driver61 for that.
A while back, I drove a simulator for 24 hours straight.
Actually, I stopped a couple of times to use the toilet… But other than that, I didn't stop.
Why?
Well me, the Driver61 team and our incredible audience were raising money for charity.
In the end, we raised over £35,000.
And today, I saw what that money became.
A school in one of the poorest parts of Cartagena, Colombia… for 100 kids.
That's easy to gloss over… but it's
One.
Hundred.
Kids.
100 kids who may not have stability at home.
100 kids who had no place to learn.
100 kids who may struggle to eat each day.
100 kids whose parents may not see the point of education.
100 kids born into a cycle that's difficult to break free from.
And that breaks my heart.
And, apparently, my tear glands too.
But this is much bigger than constructing a building:
It's about giving kids hope and inspiration.
It's about giving kids a real chance to break the cycle.
It’s about giving kids the opportunity their parents never had.
That might sound grand, but it's true.
And the gratitude from the kids today was overwhelming. They know they’re not just getting lessons - they're getting a stable environment, friends, and a proper breakfast.
And their hope surged from them to me (and hopefully to everyone reading this).
So, thank you to each and every one of you who helped with the previous event. I wish you could have felt the energy and love from everyone there today.
Now, my brain is working on how to help even more children break free from poverty.
I'm planning another charity livestream event in the autumn, this time bigger, with more drivers and sponsors.
We've already got sponsors ready to commit and top drivers wanting in.
If you're a driver (sim or real), a sponsor, or simply someone who wants to help, please drop a comment below.
Spaces are filling up fast.
And to everyone who supported the last event - you didn't just help me survive 24 hours in a sim…
You gave hundreds of children a better future.
Thank you.
Scott
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official_driver61
🤯 What happens when F1 teams trust a $3M simulator more than real-world testing? I got to drive Racing Bulls' incredible machine and here's what I learned...
Inside @racingbulls state-of-the-art simulator:
-Teams run Friday practice setups virtually to test impossible changes - then put them straight on the car for Saturday if they're faster 🏎️
-The sim recreates everything from steering weight to pedal feel, helping drivers master complex controls before hitting the track 🎮
-While it can't fully replicate G-forces, the 6-piston motion system gives drivers crucial feedback about car behaviour
-I managed to get within 0.8s of their target time - not bad for a rookie! 🎯
Ever wondered if you've got what it takes to work in F1? Get your free personalised motorsport career report in just 5 minutes and discover your potential! Link in bio 👆
#F1 #Formula1 #Motorsport #RacingBulls #F1Tech #F1Simulator #Simulator #SimRacing #MotorsportTechnology #F1Driver #RacingTechnology #F1Testing
Driver61 (@official_driver61) Instagram Stats & Analytics
Driver61 (@official_driver61) has 201K Instagram followers with a 6.58% engagement rate over the past 12 months. Across 55.0 posts, Driver61 received 407K total likes and 4.94M impressions, averaging 7.40K likes per post. This page tracks Driver61's performance metrics, top content, and engagement trends — updated daily.
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Driver61 (@official_driver61) has 201K Instagram followers as of June 2026.
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Driver61 received 407K total likes across 55.0 posts in the last 12 months, averaging 7.40K likes per post.
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