What do f1 drivers do?

Answer 1

Apart from the obvious ones (qualifying and racing), F1 drivers will often be involved in the technical development of the car, advising what needs to be improved, and how. ("We need to improve the rear wing, because we're not generating enough downforce there.")

Drivers will also help test the cars while they are being developed.

Most drivers have commitments to their sponsors, which will involve a whole range of things from appearing in adverts (see Lewis Hamilton in Santander adverts) to appearing at functions.

Some drivers also get involved with grassroots carting. Felipe Massa owns and runs a go-kart league for youngsters in Brazil.

F1 is intensely physical, so drivers spend a lot of time in the gym, keeping in shape. Jenson Button for example, according to Observer Magazine, has a resting heart rate of 40bpm (72bpm is normal for a healthy adult). In addition, huge loads are placed on the neck during cornering, so drivers spend time training their necks.

Finally, most drivers are payed very well, so they spend what time they have left sitting on their boats, playing Golf, tennis, racing go-karts, or whatever else they feel like doing. (They can afford it!)