13-04-2025 08:00 via drive.com.au

‘A placebo effect’: The psychology behind F1 driver superstitions

Lucky underpants? A photo of the Pope? F1 drivers are known for their superstitions – but do they have any affect on performance? We find out.In Formula One, drivers rely on their natural ability and skills that are honed through years of hard work to reach the summit of the F1 mountain.
But when you’re reaching speeds of over 200km/h on a racetrack, it’s not unusual to find any form of comfort to make sure you’re safe.
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