Video: How hard the F1 safety car needs to push during a full-course caution | with telemetry

https://www.youtube.com/embed/MqdaozULBsk?si=87jm_5WJSWip5z3l

Ever wonder how hard the safety car has to be driven to keep the pace ahead of a field of F1 cars during a full-course caution?

Here’s an onboard look–with telemetry–from the Aston Martin Vantage safety car at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

KentF
KentF Reader
5/12/25 8:47 p.m.

Egads!

Tom1200
Tom1200 UltimaDork
5/12/25 9:33 p.m.

He hustles that car through the corners.

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
5/13/25 9:04 a.m.

I know some people dream of driving in F1, but as I've gotten older, I've realized I'd rather drive a safety or medical car.

Now especially true after watching this video.

Tom1200
Tom1200 UltimaDork
5/13/25 11:43 a.m.

In reply to Colin Wood :

Driving would be fun but I'd settle for a ride in the safety car.

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