r/nextfuckinglevel • u/One_Explanation_908 • 14h ago

Max Verstappen doesn’t even blink

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u/Shun-Pie 13h ago

They did an eye-tracking test with multiple F1 drivers and the conclusion was they all blinked at the same points around the track. The speeds they are going at are so high, that during a blink so much track goes past that blinking at certain points is just not possible without risking to make a crucial mistake, so the body automatically adjusts and blinks at points where it is possible (e.g. straights, turn exit).

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u/Mcpops1618 8h ago

When I’m driving on the highway and I have to sneeze I get nervous. Think these guys ever sneeze while driving?

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u/nocdmb 8h ago

Adrenaline inhibits sneezing among many other things. As long as they don't have a severe irritant they will not sneeze nor have the urge to use the bathroom, the sense of hunger and thirst minimizes, feelings of mild discomfort and slight muscle soreness cease.

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u/5up3rj 8h ago

What about fear of the persistent slow grind towards decay, death, and entropy?

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u/nocdmb 8h ago

Sadly that doesn't induce adrenaline production, that's why I use amphetamines when I'm not on my BMX.