F1’s mental toll affects everyone from drivers to pit crews. This feature explores how the sport is confronting burnout, anxiety and emotional wellbeing, on and off the grid.

Extreme gravitational force, exhilarating speeds and not failing under the constant pressure to perform- driving an F1 race car seems like it requires a lot of physical demand. But diving into the effects of racing at high speeds shows just how much more beyond physical strength is required to secure a seat and a victory on track.