F1 isn’t just a car race. It’s a science experiment. Subscribe to support optimistic tech stories! You’ve been hearing about F1 too, right? Formula 1 is skyrocketing in popularity in the US, driven in part by the Netflix series Drive To Survive. In this video, we’ll break down exactly what you need to know to keep up with this crazy, expensive sport everyone’s suddenly obsessed with. But we’ll also take a deeper look at the big (HUGE*!) question here, which is: Why do this? Why pour so much money, so many bright minds, so much technological effort into F1… into entertainment? The answer is in what we get in return. Formula 1 is much more than a car race. It’s a space program, for the road. Chapters: 00:00 Why is F1 so popular right now? 01:32 Is F1 worth it? 02:09 WTF is F1? 04:15 How does an F1 race work? 04:57 How does F1 scoring work? 05:36 How does an F1 car work? 07:39 What does an F1 team cost? 08:44 Do F1 teams make money? 09:40 Is F1 wasteful? 10:15 Why is F1 a science experiment? 11:23 Does F1 tech help road cars… really? 13:12 What is the future of F1? 13:56 Help :) Important note (because I never want you to be confused about whether something is sponsored): The Mercedes F1 Team did not pay me or give me a ticket to the Miami Grand Prix. They did however let me into their garage, for which I am very grateful! I’m a huge fan! Thanks to Johnny Harris for helping me shape this story early on, and to Toni Cowan-Brown for taking the time to look at a cut of this video. It means a lot to be supported by fellow producers!