How F1 driver personalities have fundamentally changed across racing eras.
The Insight
1970s F1 drivers averaged 73.2 aggression. 2020s drivers average just 41.8. The sport has fundamentally changed who succeeds.
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How each trait has evolved across F1 decades
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Aerodynamic sensitivity, tire management, and strategy have replaced wheel-to-wheel combat as the path to victory.
Modern F1 rewards different personality traits than classic racing, creating entirely different driver archetypes.
Measures racing aggression through overtaking frequency, first lap performance, and late-race moves
Final Calculation: Weighted average of all aggression components
Measures racing consistency through finishing reliability, qualifying consistency, and points scoring reliability
Final Calculation: Weighted average of all consistency components
Measures racecraft skills including overtaking quality, defensive driving, wheel-to-wheel combat, and strategic race intelligence
Final Calculation: Weighted average of all racecraft components
Measures performance under high-pressure situations like championship battles and crucial moments
Final Calculation: Weighted average of all pressure performance components
This analysis uses comprehensive F1 data including race results, qualifying positions, driver DNA profiles, and career statistics. Statistical correlations and trend analysis reveal patterns that might not be immediately obvious from traditional metrics.
