17/04/2026
Bernd Mayländer
The F1 Safety Car Driver! Bernd Mayländer: 500 Races In The Safety Car | F1 Beyond The
Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Bernd reflects on how the Safety Car and his job have evolved since his first race back in 2000 and some of the most iconic races he’s been involved in over the last 25 years.
He talks through what a Grand Prix weekend looks like for him, the role his co-driver Richard Darker plays and some of the challenges they face – like picking up the leader when the Safety Car is deployed and judging wet conditions.
Bernd also reveals what it feels like to have the fastest drivers on the planet right behind him and how he handles them complaining about his speed.
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At this year’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Bernd Maylander reached a remarkable milestone of 500 races as the FIA Safety Car Driver.Speaking to Tom...