Six tricks to focus like a Formula 1 driver

McLaren’s team driver, Australian Oscar Piastri, along with a sports psychologist and an attention expert share their tips for staying on track.

While being fast and “doing things right technically” are essential, Piastri says, the mental game gives you the edge. McLaren Racing

Adam Bluestein

Updated Nov 25, 2024 – 2.03pm, first published at 9.32am

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Most of us do not require Formula 1-level focus to get through our days. But we all struggle with distraction – and the techniques that drivers use to optimise their performance can help anyone to be more intentional and effective in all sorts of situations.

We asked McLaren’s F1 team driver, Australian Oscar Piastri, along with a sports psychologist and an attention expert their tricks for staying on track.