13 questions you've ALWAYS wanted to ask an F1 pit crew! | F1 Unpacked with Calum Nicholas
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Red Bull, Senior Power Unit Assembly Technician Calum Nicholas the most popular questions you asked on social media about what it's like to work on an F1 Pit crew.
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What job from the world of F1 do you want to see on F1 Unpacked next? Let us know! 👇
race control
any job that we wouldn't even know exist? or might not think of straight away
Interview the people who sit on the wall next to the team manager during races… or talk to the strategists, their job must be mentally draining focusing on strategy and what their competitors are doing plus pit stop calls for undercuts etc….
Great video - For the next one, please can you do a Marketing/PR person? I.e. The people who escort drivers to and from interviews.
Liveries installation/painting
We have seen this quy more on Tv than some of the drivers 🤣
word
Why is that?
He’s super nice. Met him as he was leaving the Red Bull energy station. Took some time chatting too. Nobody else really cared as Lewis walked past haha
He’s more eloquent than some of the drivers.
I think we’ve seen him more because we notice him more. He’s got locks, he’s tall, and he’s black all of which makes him stand out amongst all of the others in the paddock. Just saying. I follow him on IG. Cool guy!
Humble guy, the way he introduced himself made me appreciate him even more. Maybe the most recognized pit crew members out there imo and he is in a senior position but he’s just one of the guys.
He is humble incarnate, to the point where he didn’t even mention his full role at RB. He isn’t just a part of the pits crew, hes one of the only non Honda staff allowed to assemble and disassemble the power Unit on both cars before and after every race. He is one of the primary engineers in terms of the on track garage, and the fact that he only chose to talk about the pit stops highlights how he isn’t full of himself and doesn’t hold his position in arrogance.
@LeeClaxton she?
Not difficult to be maybe one of the most recognized pit crew members when your team is world champion and your hair is awesome like that. Where do you think the cameras will be pointed at?
Humble guy: You know this how? After having met him? Spoken to people close to him? Based on one vid where you assume he's not acting given the PR value?
Maybe you're right. Maybe you're not. We just don't know.
Your effort to drop a sensible comment is much appreciated, it almost makes sense. Like Checo still being @ RB or the hair of Kim Jong-un.
Cool story, bro. @@denniscantus5305
@@denniscantus5305 tldr you must be funny at parties
Calum is a great ambassador for F1. Always enjoy a video when he's in it.
Calum is an elequent and polished performer. No wonder Red Bull have such brilliant pitstop times if this is the standard of professionalism from their Team.
If he's an typical example of the people on the pit crew, heck yea
A perfect pit stop is about 1.7 seconds = makes you appreciate just how smooth Lando's pit stop was 2 weeks ago.
This is the first time I've heard Calum speak, very different from what I imagined just seeing him on the telly, but I'm very impressed with the truth!Comes across as a helluva bloke
How did you imagine him to talk? I've never thought I could know how someone spoke just by seeing them in the pit crew
Same as never really wondering myself. Maybe he had visions of a cockney London geezer😅
@@Lxium Well I live in South Africa and Calum is black (mostly) with dreads. In South Africa we just don't have any black folks with dreads speaking with a noticeable English accent. I can't tell you exactly what I expected but it sure wasn't what I saw and heard, I guess I expected him to sound like some version or combination of the many many different black folks I have interacted with from all over the world. I really should know better because there are cases where this happened before to me, most noticeably Idris Elba. Who would make a fantastic James Bond btw but that's OT 😀
I heard a rumour Redbull did a 1.62s stop during practice in Mexico.
@@Lirathoss9 Practuce times are always quicker. Car is slower into box, brakes and wheels aren't hot, crew isn't in full gear, they've done about 20 back to back, pitlane doesn't have other cars flying down it...
This is the content I love. Every interview I've seen from Calum is so informative. He just gives those bits and bobs of information you've always wondered about. It's also great to see representation in the paddock.
I’ve seen this guy so many times on TV with Redbull crew I instantly recognized him. Nice to hear him talking about his job.
I love this dude. More of him, please. You constantly see pictures of the pit crews but hardly have any words or context about what they're thinking. Calum, in detail, tells you what's going on behind the scenes.
I'd love to see more insight in to these unsung heroes on Sky coverage. Great content and another layer of appreciation for a sport we all love.
much better to see and listen to different members of the whole crew.
especially these least visible.
You took the words right out of my mouth. 💯👊🏻
So true.
Me too, the Grid Walk would be a perfect time, but we have to suffer through "Celebrities."
@@lxndr3299 exactly. That’s what the daily mail is for!
This guy is one of the most recognizable mechanics in F1 for a few years now. The tall black dude from Red Bull. He's good, he was promoted from Pit 2 to Pit 1.
P.S. I haven't watched cars either. You're not the only one mate
We need a mini YT series about what it takes to make it on an F1 Pit Crew. Maybe it follows a new group of recruits or goes through the training process.
Elvis done that years ago, he used to be Hamiltons pit crew at Maclaren. I even suggested to him about sim racing and he bought a rig then got sponsers for more expensive ones to review.
I was chuffed for him when he said he was gonna work with Mike Brewers.
The rest is History 👍
@@chilli-soupI thought I recognised him when I saw him with Mike…but for the life of me, couldn’t remember where 😂😂😂 Cheers for this!!
I think this has been one of the best interviews by a person that works in F1. I have seen a couple of other podcasts/shows where Calum has been invited and I always enjoy when he's talking about the sport.
based on what he said in 1:28 its kind of insane to see that maclaren did a 1.8 second pit stop
redbull actually hold the world record for 1.8
Norris had a 1.80 pit stop, Redbulls fastest was 1.82 in 2019@@aliabbashameer1707
@@aliabbashameer1707 Mclaren broke the record with a 1.80 stop at Qatar. Red Bull’s previous record was 1.82
I wonder if he meant 1.79 or 1.7 being attainable, because in pit stop terms .1 of a second is massive.
@@aliabbashameer1707 not anymore, it is mclaren now with the record
He speaks very well, very comfortable on camera and very humble and informative about what he does. I'd love to see more content like this highlighting pit crews and other underappreciated members of F1 teams, it really is interesting and I think helps grow sport and helps newcomers to F1 gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of what's going on.
Love his response when they ask him about who he thinks is the most important pit crew member. Humble and down to earth guy.
2:42 timestamps for anyone skipping through comments
The lad is masterclass! Head down, humble, honest, just as cool as he look on TV. The smile when he mentions his daughter is priceless. I can really feel pride for doing what i guess he loves more. Enjoy it!🎉🎉
Had the pleasure of getting a week of work experience with this chap when he was at Status GP. Fantastic bloke and an incredible ambassador for motorsports and engineering. Big respect Callum, keep up the wicked work! ✌🏽
Calum doing more press then Max and Checo combined
We need more of this guy, amazing clip!
Very insightful and a lovely humble guy. Great content.
Love this guy! 🤘 Have watched him and his super talented teammates for years. Thanks SO MUCH for this insight! Fans love this stuff. You and your inside team and pit crew matter so much! Thanks for sharing! 😍
More of this guy, please 🙏🏼
Such a great representative for the sport and team.
This guys is just awesome. Love watching his videos
this guy is the face of the f1 pit crews. i see him every race weekend
This guy is a legend! Great interview!
Love this dude. And what a nice chilled attitude, a real pleasure just to listen to him calmly explain.
Calum, I enjoyed the interview with you and really liked this video you answering questions.. I've been watching F1 since the 80' ies but have wondered about some of those questions quiet often.... I know the driver is a topsporter but so is the pitcrew, mechanics and engineeers and everyone involved. Great work you guys are doing. They should hire you at Sky sports or F1TV when in 50 years you retire lol :) Would make a great asset,, easy to listen to and well explained.. Cheers and good luck with the remainder of the season.. Go MAX!!
When a pit stop can vary by a second and the win can be in thousandths of a second I thnk he is so humble to say 'your small contribution to a win'. The pit teams can make all the difference
Seen that dude in many many broadcasts, whenever they show RB pits... Great video to see another perspective of F1, amazing!
Really interesting and nice chap to listen to. Love to sit and have a beer - I'd say he has some good stories
This is the content I want to see. It's insight from a perspective we rarely get to see, from someone who doesn't seem to be defensive because they're on camera (which is really difficult!!). If you do more of this content then stay on the same track and don't throw jokes and casual entertainment into it. This is perfect!
What a charming and modest man. He's also elequent enough to much that we fans will never appreciate.
Great interview. Nice to hear from the chap I've seen on the tele over the years.
Love this type of content, hope they expand on it by getting other members of the teams to do some questions.
" See the nut, get the nut"
Boy, this is sus as sus can be
Hit the nut. Not get the nut.
I love that the producers have the questions read out loud. Much easier to enjoy as an audio only product
Great to see him make such a name for himself, and validating the path he took. His mother (won’t name her so it doesn’t become about her) speaks on what his interests and strengths were as a youngster and how he was encouraged to pursue rather than shoehorned into a uni course he didn’t care for.
Absolute GOAT this man, big part of current Red Bull success just like the other lads
This guy is just one of those dudes you see for years working with the team. Good to actually hear from him.
I love hearing about this side of f1. If we can have more, please?
I could listen to him all day
Happy to hear from him
Really good to hear a well rounded team player
Callum is wonderful at explaining how F1 works.
Top man is Calum. Great insight. Love the insight he provides on insta aswell.
I had the pleasure of bumping into him after the Canadian Grand Prix this year as we were on the same flight back to London. What a lovely fella, also a United fan too so he gets brownie points for that.
Love seeing Calum in the RB garage on TV!
This guy is pure gem!
Really interesting stuff to hear the ins and outs. Callum seems like a great lad too.
Calum is great, seeing more of him this year than overtakes live during a race
I look for you in transmissions more than some drivers! God bless you, man!
These types of videos are fantastic
Love this guy, always friendly and humble! Great ambassador for the sport.
Calum has had some great interviews over the years. Really enjoy hearing him talk about the other critical part of F1, the engineering/crew side.
Fantastic feature 👍 great insight into the world of other team members
This lad gets more time on screen than Alpine
Thank you for this video Sky. Seriously.
I used that 6 word mantra with the missus the other night. Can confirm it works wonders!
thank you for the insight calum!
Calum! Sir, I just want to shake your hand! Great human being and a professional!
Yo he’s the only pit crew guy I notice a lot in racing. Good for him. Pit crew also deserve recognition
Love this short QA!
Love this type of thing. Questions that need asking
I see Callum, I click 😊 glad this finally popped up on my recommended! love hearing him talk about the pit crew!! never thought about the difficulties of a smaller pit lane and the effect that could have, makes me…curious to see how Sauber will handle those tracks since they’re not doing well at all with their pit stops so far this season 🥲
Links to the (paraphrased) questions:
00:10 Can you tell if a pit stop is fast or slow?
00:41 What do you do if you need the bathroom during the race?
01:10 What's the fastest plausible pit stop?
01:39 How do you mentally cope every time the car is pitting?
02:18 Who is the most important member of the pit crew?
02:43 How do you feel when your work helps win/lose a race?
03:07 Are some tracks more physically demanding?
03:45 What goes through your head as the car approaches?
04:32 How do you keep up physically/mentally with the endless travel and high pace environment?
05:02 What do you do after a pit stop?
05:26 How much time do you get off in a season? Do you see much of the countries you visit?
06:17 How long does it take for a person to master a pit stop?
07:04 Do you feel like Guido from Cars?
Thank you!
Thanks
Last question ❤
Great content. Interview like this with Gianpiero Lambase next please!
I stayed in the same hotel in Bahrein a couple of years ago that they stayed in (different from the drivers). Althought it was just a casual conversation, he (and the team) were really nice and friendly.
[Your accent is beautiful.😊 So easy to understand You.] I m happy that you met yesterday my sister in law in front of Checo s garage, but sad that she did not ask an autograph from Checo for me. Very great interview! Good job!
Bingo! I was looking for his name. Calum is amazing, I salute you!
I love Callum. You can always see his passion for the sport
I always notice him, nice to get to know him better!
Cool guy, cool job, cool team!
What a nice chap. Could be the next "F1 mechanic" on Wheeler Dealers when he hangs his wheel gun up !
Seems like a top bloke, for anyone who enjoyed this I’d highly recommend you watched the pitstop podcast with him on it
I would rather see Calum interviewed over some pointless pundit or journalist. He seems very knowledgeable, is obviously very experienced, and carries himself very well. I would happily see more of him.
My favorite pit guy!
Love this fella, met him once at the factory.
Calum is a cool guy. Love Calum
Great video!
I am huge Red Bull and Max supporter and I must say, Calum, this guy, I would give a lot to have him on my team. I first noticed him on Drive to Survive and I told my wife about him. What an awesome person ❤️🔥
This was really interesting. Thanks Calum.
I’ve seen him in Monaco this year with a bunch of other RB pit crew members and what's really noticeable is how they all look like professional athletes, it's like you're coming across a volleyball team or something !
Seeing him live meant as much as seeing the drivers 😃 I took more photos of him than some drivers 😂
I had the chance to meet him this summer, and he's every bit as nice in-person talking to a random couple (my wife and me) as he appears to be in this interview.
Calum is a legend
Really interesting guy. Always see him on tv but didn't know much about him.
defo better insight than anything a has been, never been in F1 driver could ever say
00:41 Button was (or at least wanted to be) so much more free spirited when sitting in Alonso's McLaren in 2017. Jenson wanted to go outside while inside the cockpit. 🤣
Loved this ☺️
please do more contents like this
I hope you and your crew smash 1.7 👊
I think the last question at the end made me the saddest (not the fact that Calum has never watched cars LOL) but the fact that his daughter most likely rarely sees him very much during the year. It's also one of the reasons why the F1 calendar shouldn't grow larger than 21 races a season. These people have lives outside of work and even most of that gets consumed by all the travelling back and forth they do from races to races or to the UK.
The traveling around for these guys and work routine is quite similar to working on a cruise ship or can be related to a military deployment
This is awsome 😊
Lmao ayyyyy hopefully they’ll interview him on Netflix 🤣🤣🤣
…such a legend!
What a lovely chap !
Super energetic guy 🎉🎉🎉🎉 doing a great job at Red Bull