The Psychology of Being a Second Driver in Formula 1

Описание: Everyone wants to be the number one driver in Formula 1.

But in most top teams, someone has to play a very different role: the second driver.

From Rubens Barrichello at Ferrari and Mark Webber at Red Bull, to Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes, Sergio Pérez at Red Bull and Oscar Piastri in the shadow of a champion team-mate, being “the other guy” comes with a unique kind of pressure.

In this video, we break down:

• What being a “second driver” in F1 really means
• Classic examples like Barrichello, Webber and Bottas
• Modern cases like Pérez and Piastri
• The mental pressure of living in someone else’s shadow
• Why some drivers accept the role – and how others break free

Is it better to be a clear number two in a top team, or to gamble on leading a weaker team on your own terms? Let us know in the comments.

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