by: skylinecoaching
Total views: 1
Word Count: 775

The Grand Prix Formula One race at Fuji Speedway, Japan, the first in 30 years, was a lesson in mastery and a thrilling race that will probably be talked about and analysed by fans for years to come. It was particularly sweet for Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) who, with his win, opened up a 12 point lead over his nearest rival and team mate Fernando Alonso. Heavy rain that hardly abated throughout the duration of the race made the racing track so treacherous that the race started behind the safety car. The incessant downpour made the track a living thing whose surface was continually changing. Mist obscured sections of the track so that even the commentators had difficulty in seeing the action clearly. The driver's helmets were foggy. Their side mirrors were rendered useless and they could hardly see what was in front of them. A Formula One driver has to use his senses of sight, hearing and touch when driving. Yet even bringing these senses to a heightened state of awareness was often to no avail. These exceptionally skilled and conditioned drivers were often just along for the ride as their cars even though equipped with Bridgestone's extreme wet tyres still couldn't shift enough water to enable their deep treads to get a grip on the slippery surface. All of the drivers experienced moments when their car aquaplaned and they were rendered passengers trapped inside their technical masterpieces. Aquaplaning caused Alonso to crash out at Turn 6 leaving a trial of debris across the track. The collision brought out the safety car for a second time. And, for Alonso, any thoughts of breaking that elusive 100-point barrier were put on hold. It was something that Hamilton said after the race which he admitted felt like the longest race of his life that made me reflect on the subject of mastery. He had never driven in wet conditions before and it was a tribute to his natural talent a racing driver how well he drove during that dramatic race. It was like watching a master-class although even he was not to escape unscathed. At Turn 14, Robert Kubica (BMW) side-whacked him and his car spun off the track. It was a tense moment and a relief to see him steer the car back onto the track again. Fortunately, although Hamilton said he could hear an ominous vibration in his car which persisted throughout the remainder of the race, any damage that was caused was not serious enough to force him to make a premature departure from the race but the incident did result in him dropping temporarily to sixth place. So what was it he said? "The last few laps the team were telling me to slow down as I was a second faster than anyone else but I was going as slow, really, as I felt comfortable doing." For a non-racing driver hurtling along at speeds in excess of 100 mph in such wet conditions where you often cannot even see the other drivers would seem suicidal. But for Hamilton it was a thrill. You could see it in his face afterwards, not simply because he won the event but because, in so doing, he had passed another test and demonstrated his prowess as a racing driver. Team Manager, Ron Dennis, said over the radio: "So we can tick off racing in the wet, then?" David Coulthard (Red Bull) sums up this particular Grand Prix experience beautifully and honestly: "That was very, very difficult. It's a crazy thing to be a racing driver. On the one hand you're scared, but on the other you're having the time of your life because every moment you're right on the edge even on the straights." When you become a master at something it becomes easy. Hamilton has not only mastered Formula One racing but he has also conquered his mindset. It is this that enables him to give outstanding performances under the most demanding of conditions. There were some drivers who felt that the race should not have been held at all. That's up for debate but a true champion likes to be tested. When you achieve mastery, creating outstanding performances time and time again and achieving outstanding results will become the norm. It will seem effortless. You will find that to perform at anything less than this level will actually be more demanding. You too will not want to slow down.

About the Author

Nickolove Lovemore is a Life Coach, a Certified LifeSuccess Consultant and NLP Practitioner who will work with you to develop your personal success strategy for achieving your goals. Visit http://www.SkylineCoaching.blogspot.com for more information, gifts and news on upcoming events.

---

View PDF | Print View

---

Rating: Not yet rated

--Choose-- 0 1 2 3 4 5

Comments

No comments posted.

Add Comment

You do not have permission to comment. If you log in, you may be able to comment.
Next Article - How To Use Brainstorm Ideas
Previous Article - The Secret Of Popularity

More Related Articles In This Category

1: The Importance Of Soft Skills Training
2: Everything You Will Ever Need To Know About Self Improvement Seminars
3: How Does the Law of Attraction Explain How Bad Things Happen to Good People?
4: Fire - Aim - Ready To Achieve Any Set Goal
5: How To Find A Life Coach - When You Are Struggling Financially
6: Long Distance Relationships Success Through Good Management
7: New Ways To Build Your Self Confidence
8: A Confidence Course Can Be The First Step To A More Fulfilling Existance!
9: The 3 Keys To Building Self Confidence
10: The Importance Of Developing Self Confidence
11: How to Select the Right Speed Reading Course
12: Advance Your Life in Good Ways
13: Can You Achieve A Goal Without A Goal Setting Plan?
14: Do You Know How Many People Succeed?
15: Current Methods of Speed Reading Programs
16: Tips To Enhance Memory Of Names
17: Enjoy Enhanced Mental Clarity Throughout Life
18: Indiana Jones - 3 Lessons In Goal Achievement Inspired by the Adventure Hero
19: Improve Your Concentration By Getting In The Zone
20: Five Great Ways To Improve Learning - At Any Age!
21: Communication Skills For The Work Place
22: Why You Should Learn Speed Reading Techniques
23: What Do You Really Want In Your Life?
24: What You Must Know In Order To Achieve Your Goals!
25: Are Your Values Sabotaging Your Success?

---

For WebMasters

Link This Article - HTML Code -

<a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/personal-development/lesson-in-mastery-from-the-formula-one-race-at-the-japanese-fuji-speedway.html" target=_blank>Lesson in Mastery from the Formula One Race at the Japanese Fuji Speedway</a>

Link This Article - BBcode -

[url=http://americanahost.com/articles/personal-development/lesson-in-mastery-from-the-formula-one-race-at-the-japanese-fuji-speedway.html]Lesson in Mastery from the Formula One Race at the Japanese Fuji Speedway[/url]

Copy This HTML Code To Put This Article In Your Web Site.

<h1>Lesson in Mastery from the Formula One Race at the Japanese Fuji Speedway</h1><br><br> <br><br> The Grand Prix Formula One race at Fuji Speedway, Japan, the first in 30 years, was a lesson in mastery and a thrilling race that will probably be talked about and analysed by fans for years to come. It was particularly sweet for Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) who, with his win, opened up a 12 point lead over his nearest rival and team mate Fernando Alonso. Heavy rain that hardly abated throughout the duration of the race made the racing track so treacherous that the race started behind the safety car. The incessant downpour made the track a living thing whose surface was continually changing. Mist obscured sections of the track so that even the commentators had difficulty in seeing the action clearly. The driver's helmets were foggy. Their side mirrors were rendered useless and they could hardly see what was in front of them. A Formula One driver has to use his senses of sight, hearing and touch when driving. Yet even bringing these senses to a heightened state of awareness was often to no avail. These exceptionally skilled and conditioned drivers were often just along for the ride as their cars even though equipped with Bridgestone's extreme wet tyres still couldn't shift enough water to enable their deep treads to get a grip on the slippery surface. All of the drivers experienced moments when their car aquaplaned and they were rendered passengers trapped inside their technical masterpieces. Aquaplaning caused Alonso to crash out at Turn 6 leaving a trial of debris across the track. The collision brought out the safety car for a second time. And, for Alonso, any thoughts of breaking that elusive 100-point barrier were put on hold. It was something that Hamilton said after the race which he admitted felt like the longest race of his life that made me reflect on the subject of mastery. He had never driven in wet conditions before and it was a tribute to his natural talent a racing driver how well he drove during that dramatic race. It was like watching a master-class although even he was not to escape unscathed. At Turn 14, Robert Kubica (BMW) side-whacked him and his car spun off the track. It was a tense moment and a relief to see him steer the car back onto the track again. Fortunately, although Hamilton said he could hear an ominous vibration in his car which persisted throughout the remainder of the race, any damage that was caused was not serious enough to force him to make a premature departure from the race but the incident did result in him dropping temporarily to sixth place. So what was it he said? "The last few laps the team were telling me to slow down as I was a second faster than anyone else but I was going as slow, really, as I felt comfortable doing." For a non-racing driver hurtling along at speeds in excess of 100 mph in such wet conditions where you often cannot even see the other drivers would seem suicidal. But for Hamilton it was a thrill. You could see it in his face afterwards, not simply because he won the event but because, in so doing, he had passed another test and demonstrated his prowess as a racing driver. Team Manager, Ron Dennis, said over the radio: "So we can tick off racing in the wet, then?" David Coulthard (Red Bull) sums up this particular Grand Prix experience beautifully and honestly: "That was very, very difficult. It's a crazy thing to be a racing driver. On the one hand you're scared, but on the other you're having the time of your life because every moment you're right on the edge even on the straights." When you become a master at something it becomes easy. Hamilton has not only mastered Formula One racing but he has also conquered his mindset. It is this that enables him to give outstanding performances under the most demanding of conditions. There were some drivers who felt that the race should not have been held at all. That's up for debate but a true champion likes to be tested. When you achieve mastery, creating outstanding performances time and time again and achieving outstanding results will become the norm. It will seem effortless. You will find that to perform at anything less than this level will actually be more demanding. You too will not want to slow down.<br><br> <h3>About The Author</h3> Nickolove Lovemore is a Life Coach, a Certified LifeSuccess Consultant and NLP Practitioner who will work with you to develop your personal success strategy for achieving your goals. Visit http://www.SkylineCoaching.blogspot.com for more information, gifts and news on upcoming events.<br><br> Keywords: <b>Formula One, mastery, master, racing, racing driver, Lewis Hamilton</b> <br><br>Article Source : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles"><b>Articles Directory</b></a></br> Article URL : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/personal-development/lesson-in-mastery-from-the-formula-one-race-at-the-japanese-fuji-speedway.html" target=_blank>Lesson in Mastery from the Formula One Race at the Japanese Fuji Speedway</a></br> Article Category : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/personal-development/">Personal Development</a></br> Article Author : <a href="http://americanahost.com/articles/profile/skylinecoaching-459.html">skylinecoaching</a>

---

Article URL : Lesson in Mastery from the Formula One Race at the Japanese Fuji Speedway
Article Category : Personal Development
Article Author : skylinecoaching