F1 Masterclass: Learn Formula 1 Like an Engineer and Strategist

F1 Masterclass is a structured online course that teaches you how to watch Formula 1 with the depth of an engineer and the perspective of a race strategist. With 120+ bite-size lessons (7 to 10 minutes each) across 10 phases, you go from casual viewer to informed analyst.

What you learn

• Phase 1: Foundations of Formula 1 - teams, championship structure, race weekends, governance, FIA
• Phase 2: Circuits and Track Science - track design, asphalt grip, weather effects, famous corners
• Phase 3: The F1 Car - monocoque, power unit, ERS, gearbox, brakes, floor
• Phase 4: Aerodynamics - downforce, drag, front and rear wings, DRS, ground effect, diffuser, CFD
• Phase 5: Tyres and Mechanical Grip - compounds, temperature windows, slip angle, degradation, suspension, camber
• Phase 6: Driving and Racecraft - racing line, trail braking, weight transfer, overtaking, defensive driving, slipstream, wet weather
• Phase 7: Race Engineering - car setup, weight distribution, ride height, fuel load, simulator correlation, driver feedback
• Phase 8: Race Strategy - track position vs pace, pit windows, undercut, overcut, safety car probability, weather strategy, ERS deployment
• Phase 9: Data and Performance Analysis - telemetry, sector times, delta timing, tyre degradation graphs, lap time simulation, Monte Carlo models
• Phase 10: The Business of F1 - cost cap, sponsorship, broadcast revenue, team valuations, driver contracts, Concorde Agreement, future of the sport

Who it is for

New fans who discovered F1 through Drive to Survive, casual viewers who want to decode strategy calls and tyre compounds, and enthusiasts who want to go deeper into data analysis, aerodynamics, and the business of F1.

How it works

Short 7 to 10 minute lessons. Structured from beginner to deeper understanding. Learn at your own pace on any device. Designed to immediately apply while watching real races.

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