News Details
Is this the age that F1 drivers reach their peak?
Analysis To news overview © Mercedes With the drivers on the 2021 F1 grid ranging in age from 21 to 41, the opportunity to be competitive in Formula 1 can seemingly come at various points in life. But is there an age at which drivers perform at their peak? According to 1996 World Champion Damon Hill, Formula 1 drivers are at their very best between the ages of 32 and 33. "I remember training and when I was 36, I seemed to be training just as hard and then losing my fitness more quickly," Hill told the F1 Nation podcast. "So there's a fitness thing, but then there's experience which compensates. "My best races were when I was 34. I think F1 drivers are at their best...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from RacingNews365.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
How Hill played a big part in Vettel's Aston Martin...
Aston Martin's sporting director has revealed Sebastian Vettel was signed...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
How Hill played a big part in Vettel's signing
Aston Martin's sporting director has revealed Sebastian Vettel was signed...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
Hill: This is a crucial part of the 2021 F1...
Article To news overview © Mercedes The races will be coming in thick...
4y ago from RacingNews365.com
Hill: Ricciardo may have underestimated ‘tough...
1996 World Champion Damon Hill wonders if Daniel Ricciardo underestimated...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Joan Mir: ‘Everyone cannot sleep’ because of 2027...
Joan Mir suggested that rumours about the 2027 MotoGP rider market are...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP season opener in...
Gresini Ducati has confirmed Fermin Aldeguer will miss the opening round...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Bezzecchi satisfied with ‘smaller’...
Marco Bezzecchi admits the Aprilia bike has slightly improved “in all...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fermin Aldeguer to miss Thai GP, Gresini names...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar, signs with Dale...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar with full time seat...
Dale Coyne Racing has made public its plans for the 2026 IndyCar season,...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...
Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Sweden: Takamoto Katsuta snatches lead from Elfyn...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Takamoto Katsuta heads Toyota 1-2-3 in Rally Sweden
Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston lead Rally Sweden after Friday’s...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Thierry Neuville labels WRC struggles the “hardest...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans leads as Oliver Solberg drops...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
8 goals in 11 starts: Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd...
Eli Junior Kroupi has been outstanding for Bournemouth since joining the...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“Astonishing” attacker on Arsenal and Chelsea...
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is a target for Arsenal and Chelsea...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
National team manager 'optimistic' about Arsenal...
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has spoken about Arsenal midfielder Mikel...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Possible boost for Arsenal as Manchester City star...
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been charged by the Football...
12h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 2026 – Bahrain test Day 3 live
It's the third and final day of running of the... Read More »
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Oscar Piastri calls for immediate action over 'borderline...
Oscar Piastri has identified a key area of... Read More »
7h ago from RacingNews365.com
Leclerc left encouraged by Ferrari’s start, but claims...
Charles Leclerc left the opening three‑day... Read More »
3h ago from F1Technical.net
