Learn F1 Aerodynamics from the Designer of Championship-Winning Cars
Willem Toet (Former Head of Aero at Ferrari F1, Benetton F1, BMW Sauber F1) Teaches You to Think Like an F1 Aerodynamicist
Enrolment closes on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 11:59pm:
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Imagine Walking Into That F1 Factory on Monday Morning
Your access badge beeps. The doors open. You’re walking past million-pound wind tunnel models, past CFD screens showing pressure gradients you actually understand.
This isn’t a tour. This is your job.
The interviewer’s eyes had lit up when you explained vortex management—not from a textbook, but like someone who gets it. When they asked about the Y250 vortex, you didn’t freeze. You smiled, grabbed the whiteboard, and showed them.
That champagne will taste different when your aerodynamics helped win it.
But here’s what I discovered after interviewing 50+ F1 HR managers last year…
It’s not your degree that gets you there.
“We get 200+ CVs per position. All have engineering degrees,” one recruiter told me. “But when someone truly understands aerodynamics—and when they’re passionate about F1—we know within minutes. That CV goes straight to the interview pile.”
The truth that changed everything:
Real F1 aerodynamics has been locked in the paddock. Universities teach theory. YouTube scratches the surface. The people who really know? They’re designing championship-winning cars, not making tutorials.
Until now.
Willem Toet spent 30 years designing those cars. Ferrari. Benetton. BMW Sauber.
Now he’s ready to teach you to think like he does.
In 8 weeks, you’ll see the invisible battles at 200mph. Understand why some cars dominate. Know exactly why that front wing will fail before it hits the track.
Whether that means walking into your dream job interview with quiet confidence, or finally explaining to friends why Mercedes is struggling (while they’re still guessing)…
The transformation is real. And it starts with taking initiative.
F1 is awesome. Let’s do everything we can to get you there.
Best regards,
Scott Mansell
Founder, DRIVER61
What You’ll Be Able to Do After 8 Weeks
In 8 weeks, you won’t just understand F1 aerodynamics—you’ll think like someone who’s designed championship-winning cars.
Who’s Teaching You? Meet Your Instructor
Willem Toet isn’t just another academic teaching theory. He’s designed the cars that won championships.
For 30 years, Willem led aerodynamics at F1’s most successful teams during the sport’s most competitive era. When ground effect was banned, he pioneered new ways to generate downforce. When budgets were unlimited, he pushed boundaries others thought impossible. When regulations tightened, he found speed in the details.
But here’s what makes Willem truly unique: He wants to teach.
Most F1 aerodynamicists guard their knowledge like state secrets. Willem takes the opposite approach. For the past decade, he’s been on a mission to share the methodologies that took him 30 years to develop—the same thinking processes he used when helping Schumacher win championships.
As one Oxford professor put it: “His experience can only be matched by very few people, but it is his engagement with teaching which is unique in Formula 1.”
In this course, you’re not learning from someone who’s read about F1 aerodynamics. You’re learning from someone who’s lived it at the highest level. Willem doesn’t just know the theory—he knows why certain approaches work, which ones fail, and most importantly, how to think through problems like an F1 aerodynamicist.
His teaching style? Direct, clear, and refreshingly free of jargon. As one student put it: “Willem has a remarkable ability to make complex concepts feel accessible without dumbing them down.”
🏆 Benetton F1 (1992-1995)
Head of Aerodynamics
Helped Schumacher win his first two World Championships, revolutionising how teams approach aero development
🏆 Ferrari (1995-1999)
Head of Aerodynamics
Led the aerodynamic transformation that ended Ferrari’s 16-year championship drought
🏆 BMW Sauber (2006-2010)
Head of Aerodynamics
Developed one of the most efficient cars in F1 history, achieving podiums with a fraction of rivals’ budgets
🎓 University of Bolton (2017-Present)
Professor (Part-Time)
Transferring F1 knowledge to the next generation of engineers
How You’ll Learn
8 Weeks That Fit Your Life
Every Monday for 8 weeks, you’ll wake up to find new lessons from Willem waiting for you. Each week builds on the last, taking you deeper into how F1 aerodynamicists actually think.
But here’s the key part: you watch when YOU want.
Gone are the days of missing crucial lessons because of lectures, work, or time zones. This is on-demand learning designed for busy people who refuse to compromise on quality.
What exactly do you get?
📹 15+ hours of video content – Willem teaching you directly, broken into digestible modules you can pause, rewind, and rewatch
📚 Comprehensive reading materials – Detailed notes, technical papers, and references you’ll return to throughout your career
💾 Downloadable resources – Everything organised for easy reference when you’re solving real problems
⏰ Lifetime access – Return to any lesson whenever you need a refresher (because real learning happens in layers)
What does a typical week look like?
You’ll spend 2-4 hours working through Willem’s video lessons, diving into the reading materials, and genuinely understanding concepts that would normally take years to grasp in industry.
The beauty of this format:
- Studying engineering? Watch between lectures or during study breaks
- Working full-time? Learn in the evenings or dedicate Saturday mornings
- In Formula Student? Fit it around build schedules and competitions
- Different time zone? No problem—Willem’s always available when you are
Some students binge everything on weekends. Others watch one video per evening after work. A few squeeze it in during lunch breaks. There’s no “right” way—just your way.
By week 8, you won’t just know aerodynamics—you’ll think like an aerodynamicist. And that transformation happens entirely on your schedule.
No racing to attend live sessions. No panicking about time zones. No missing crucial content because life got in the way. Just steady, consistent progress that fits around your actual life.
Launch Week Bonuses (Ending Soon)
When you enrol this week, you don’t just get the course. You get exclusive access to three bonuses that we can’t offer every time—because they require Willem and Scott’s live participation.
🎯 Bonus #1: Live 1-Hour Introduction Session with Scott Mansell (Value: £199)
Starting a technical course can feel overwhelming. That’s why I’ll personally walk you through exactly how to extract maximum value from Willem’s 30 years of expertise. You’ll learn my framework for absorbing complex material, which weeks to focus on for your specific goals, and get answers to your initial questions. This isn’t just an orientation—it’s your strategic advantage.
💬 Bonus #2: 1.5-Hour Live Q&A with Willem Toet (Value: £299)
Imagine having direct access to ask the former Head of Aerodynamics at Ferrari your burning questions. That’s exactly what this is. Bring your toughest aerodynamics challenges, your correlation mysteries, your “but how does this really work?” questions. Willem’s hourly consulting rate exceeds £500—this session alone is worth more than the entire course.
📹 Bonus #3: Complete Recording Library from Previous Cohort (Value: £199)
See what questions other students asked. Learn from different perspectives. Get multiple explanations of complex concepts. It’s like having study partners who’ve already completed the journey—showing you shortcuts and highlighting what really matters.
These bonuses are only available during launch week because Willem’s schedule simply doesn’t allow us to offer live sessions year-round.
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Your Investment in F1-Level Knowledge
Let’s talk about value for a moment.
- A single year of university: £9,250
- 3-day aerodynamics workshop: £1,500+
- F1 aerodynamisists’ daily consulting rate: £3,000+
- Landing a job in F1: Priceless
Your investment in Aerodynamics Unlocked: £299
That’s less than a single textbook per week of the course. 10x less than one day of an aerodynamisists’ consulting time. Less than 1% of the salary you could see in a motorsport job.
Here’s Everything You Get (Available Nowhere Else):
✅ 15+ hours of video instruction from Willem Toet
✅ Comprehensive course materials and resources
✅ Lifetime access to all content
✅ Certificate of completion for your CV
✅ PLUS all three launch bonuses
This knowledge doesn’t exist anywhere else. It’s not in textbooks. It’s not on YouTube. It’s not even in most F1 teams.
Your Investment: Just £299
🔒 Secure checkout • 💳 Payment plans available • 💨 Week 1 risk-free guarantee
Enrolment closes on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 11:59pm:
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We’re so confident in Willem’s teaching that we offer two layers of protection:
Stage 1: Try Week 1 Risk-Free
Watch the first week’s content. If you’re not thinking “where has this been all my life,” simply email us for a full refund. No questions asked.
Stage 2: Complete All 8 Weeks
Finish the entire course and still not satisfied? We’ll refund you in full. You have 14 days after completion to decide.
You’re protected at the beginning AND the end. Because we know once you start, you’ll finish. And once you finish, you’ll be transformed.
Your 8-Week Journey into F1 Aerodynamics
This isn’t just a course outline. It’s your transformation roadmap.
Each week builds on the last, taking you from fundamental understanding to the kind of insights that take years to develop in industry. By Week 8, you’ll see aerodynamics everywhere—and understand what you’re seeing.
Remember: While content releases weekly, you have lifetime access. Learn at your pace, revisit complex topics, and build mastery layer by layer.
Monday 16th June • 2.5 hours of content
Start by understanding what aerodynamics really means in motorsport. Willem breaks down air properties, pressure basics, and flow mechanics in ways that suddenly make everything click.
You’ll learn: How F1 aero works overall • How molecules actually behave at 200mph • The three principles that govern every aero decision
By Friday: You’ll watch any race car and immediately see the airflow patterns others miss
Monday 23rd June • 2 hours of content
Dive into Bernoulli, Venturi, and ground effect—but not like your professor taught them. Willem shows how these principles actually apply when you have milliseconds and millimetres to play with.
You’ll learn: Why underbody aerodynamics matter more than wings • How ground effect really works • The non-dimensional numbers that predict success
By Friday: You’ll understand why certain cars dominate specific tracks
Monday 30th June • 2 hours of content
Explore the devices everyone can see but few truly understand. From bargeboards to diffusers, learn why each element exists and how they work in concert.
You’ll learn: The eternal cooling vs drag battle • Why some wings have 15+ elements • How a 5mm change can cost 0.3 seconds per lap
By Friday: You’ll spot good vs bad aero solutions instantly
Monday 7th July • 2.5 hours of content
Enter Willem’s world. Understand the cathedral of aerodynamics where championships are won and lost. This isn’t a textbook chapter—it’s insider knowledge from someone who’s lived in tunnels for decades.
You’ll learn: Why correlation is F1’s biggest challenge • How moving ground changes everything • The compromises every team must make
By Friday: You’ll understand why CFD hasn’t replaced wind tunnels (and never will)
Monday 14th July • 2 hours of content
Learn the testing approaches that separate good teams from great ones. Willem reveals the methodologies that took him 30 years to perfect.
You’ll learn: Scale effects that fool even experienced engineers • How to design tests that actually answer your questions • Why some teams consistently find more downforce
By Friday: You’ll think like a Head of Aerodynamics, not just an engineer
Monday 21st July • 1.5 hours of content
Master the art of correlating CFD with reality. Learn why simulation is powerful but treacherous, and how championship teams navigate this minefield.
You’ll learn: Post-processing tricks that reveal hidden problems • How to calculate real lap time gains • Writing reports that get resources allocated
By Friday: You’ll bridge the virtual and physical worlds confidently
Monday 28th July • 2 hours of content
Apply everything to actual scenarios. Willem walks through real cases from GT cars to F1, showing how theory becomes practice under pressure.
You’ll learn: Adding elements without destroying existing flow • Why some upgrades fail spectacularly • Case studies from Willem’s career
By Friday: You’ll approach problems with the same methodology as championship-winning teams
Monday 4th August • 2.5 hours of content
Culminate with F1-specific insights available nowhere else. Slice through a modern F1 car’s aero, understand development cycles, and dive deep into Willem’s Ferrari years.
You’ll learn: Floor design secrets that define eras • How track testing really works • The Ferrari case study that changed everything
By Friday: You’ll never watch F1 the same way again
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Remember: While content releases weekly, you have lifetime access. Learn at your pace, revisit complex topics, and build mastery layer by layer.
💡 Pro tip: Most students watch each week’s content twice—once for overview, once for deep understanding
Is Aerodynamics Unlocked Right For You?
This course is designed for specific people who refuse to accept surface-level understanding. Let’s be clear about who thrives here:
✅ You’re Perfect For This If You:
❌ This Isn’t For You If:
What Students Say
Willem Toet has a remarkable ability to compress complex concepts in aerodynamics and make them feel accessible and understandable.
His lectures not only expanded my technical knowledge but also left me feeling more confident and motivated to improve my skills even currently in my professional career.
Rohin Bakrania
Junior Wind Tunnel Engineer, Red Bull Racing
Learning from Willem is a highlight for anyone with motorsport or aerodynamic interests.
His content was not only incredibly interesting as he draws on his many experiences in the industry, but he delivers it in a way that is engaging and fun.
James Wormstone
Design Engineer, Apex Circuit Design
Willem Toet is a master at making highly technical concepts simple to understand.
Whether you’re a seasoned aerodynamicist or simply curious about the science of making cars go faster around a track, you’ll love the way Willem’s passion for the subject shines through. Highly recommend getting your hands on anything he puts out to the world!
A J Kulatung
CEO, AJK Global
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before enrolling. Still have questions? Email us at courses@driver61.com and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
The course begins on 16th June 2025, with new content released each Monday for 8 weeks. However, if you can’t start then don’t worry, you have lifetime access and can take it whenever you want.
Enrolment closes on 4th June at 11:59pm—no exceptions.
Honestly, we’re not sure. Willem’s availability is limited, and we can only run this when he’s able to commit to the live bonuses. If you’re interested, don’t wait—we genuinely don’t know when the next opportunity will be.
Lifetime access. Whether you want to revisit complex topics, reference materials for a project, or refresh your knowledge before an interview, everything remains available to you forever.
The core content is pre-recorded, allowing you to learn at your own pace. The launch bonuses include live sessions with Willem and myself, but recordings are provided if you can’t attend.
No problem at all. While content is released weekly over 8 weeks, you can watch whenever suits you. Many students prefer to batch sessions on weekends or spread them out over several months. There’s no “falling behind”—only your own pace.
Plan for 2-4 hours per week to properly absorb the material. This includes watching videos, reviewing resources, and thinking through the concepts. Some students do more, some less—it depends on your current knowledge and goals.
Yes, you’ll receive a certificate of completion that you can add to your CV and LinkedIn profile. It’s the only certificate available from an actual F1 Head of Aerodynamics.
No, but you need basic technical understanding. If you’re comfortable with fundamental physics and can handle some mathematics, you’re ready. We’ve had everyone from high school students to CEOs successfully complete the course.
Absolutely. Many FS members take this course to understand the ‘why’ behind aero decisions, not just copy last year’s design. You’ll learn to think through problems systematically—invaluable when you’re designing on a tight budget and timeline.
Willem speaks clearly and explains everything step-by-step. You can pause, rewind, and rewatch any section. Many international students have successfully completed the course. The technical diagrams and visual explanations also help transcend language barriers.
While the core content is pre-recorded, there is an opportunity for interaction through a bonus session.
YouTube offers fragments. Universities teach theory. We provide Willem Toet’s complete methodology from 30 years leading F1 aerodynamics. You can’t YouTube your way to understanding how Ferrari approaches correlation problems or why certain wind tunnel techniques fail. This knowledge exists in one place: inside Willem’s head. Now it can be in yours.
Willem’s genius is making complex concepts accessible without dumbing them down. Yes, there’s maths—but it’s always connected to real outcomes, not abstract proofs. We provide a comprehensive glossary and Willem explains everything from first principles. If you understand basic engineering maths, you’re ready.
No course guarantees employment. What this does is give you the exact specialised knowledge that HR managers told us they look for. When you can discuss real F1 methodologies in interviews—not just textbook theory—you immediately stand out. It’s about being memorable in a sea of identical CVs.
Not at all. We have CEOs, hobby racers, and pure fans who’ve completed the course. Willem’s teaching style works whether you’re solving engineering problems or simply wanting to understand what Adrian Newey means by “managing the Y250 vortex.” The depth is there if you want it, but the clarity makes it accessible to any motivated learner.
Because Willem Toet is the only F1 Head of Aerodynamics teaching publicly. Full stop. This isn’t recycled textbook content or simplified explanations. It’s the actual methodologies used at Ferrari, Benetton, and BMW Sauber. If you could learn this elsewhere, we wouldn’t need to create this course.
First, Willem’s teaching is remarkably clear. Second, you can rewatch any section unlimited times. Third, the launch bonuses include live Q&A with Willem where you can ask questions directly.
Ready to Transform Your Understanding of F1 Aerodynamics?
You’ve seen what’s possible. Learn directly from Willem Toet, the man who helped Schumacher win championships. The man who pioneered techniques still used in F1 today. The man other F1 aerodynamicists learned from.
You know what this could mean for you. Whether you’re aiming for an F1 career, improving your Formula Student design, or simply wanting to understand the sport you love at a deeper level—this is specialised knowledge that makes a real difference. The kind HR managers notice. The kind that transforms how you see aerodynamics forever.
You understand the opportunity. 15+ hours of knowledge that normally takes a decade to develop. Methodologies locked inside F1 teams. Thinking frameworks you literally cannot get anywhere else.
The Clock is Ticking
📅 Course begins: 16th June 2025
⏰ Enrolment closes: 4th June at 11:59pm (UK time)
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Your Two Choices
Option 1: Keep doing what everyone else does. Send the same CV. Have the same knowledge. Hope for different results.
Option 2: Invest in transformation. Learn to think like an F1 aerodynamicist. Stand out in every technical discussion. Give yourself the edge you deserve.
The investment? £299. Less than a single textbook per week of the course.
The potential return? Priceless.
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Remember: This isn’t just about learning aerodynamics. It’s about learning to think like someone who’s won F1 championships. That transformation is worth everything.
Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers.
P.S. Still unsure? Remember our double guarantee: Try Week 1 risk-free. If you’re not thinking “where has this been all my life,” get a full refund. But here’s what actually happens—students message us asking if they can watch ahead. Once Willem opens your eyes to how F1 aerodynamics really works, you won’t want to stop.