Bernd Maylander, Formula 1 Safety Car driver, has revealed that he still experiences nerves when leading the field, despite having surpassed the mark of 500 races. Since 2000, Maylander has driven the Safety Car at crucial moments of the championship and continues to find his task exciting and intimidating.
In a recent interview on the podcast F1 Beyond The Grid, the German driver shared that, although he now leads a variable number of competition vehicles, the adrenaline he feels in risky situations has not diminished. “I still feel impressed when I see the F1 cars behind me,” he commented, emphasizing that the real thrill comes during the race re-starts, moments that generate anticipation for both him and the drivers.
Additionally, Maylander referred to his routine before each race, where he carefully checks all the systems of the Safety Car, just as he would if he were competing himself. “I need that adrenaline; it’s part of my passion for this job,” he added, highlighting that without this stimulus, his work would not have the same intensity.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
