Submitted by Cold_Chemical5151 t3_ydw7vz in explainlikeimfive
manofredgables t1_itwamec wrote
Try to get really good at a competitive racing video game. The competition is brutal, and it's very clear just how inept you are compared to the elite.
Planning a turn, and then executing it according to plan in such a way that it is perfectly matched to your vehicle's dynamics, and also adjusting for things that constantly change such as the condition of the vehicle and tires etc and positions of opponents...
All vehicles are very closely matched, there's practically never a case where anyone's won just because they had the best car. Having the best car provides an edge, but driver skill is 90%.
And, in addition to that, especially in F1, the physical strain is insane. I've heard of people getting a "ride-along" for a couple of laps and being absolutely exhausted and sore all over like they just ran a marathon and weight lifted all day. And they're not even the driver...
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