Inside Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 HQ: What it takes to win

As Formula 1 marked its 1000th race at the Chinese Grand Prix last weekend, it has long ago cemented its place at the very top of the motorsport food chain. There is not one serious racing driver that doesn’t dream of securing one of just 20 competitive seats inside an F1 car. But while these race cars are the absolute pinnacle of modern motor racing, being first and winning championships takes far more than just a fast driver. Formula 1 is the epitome of a team sport.