For Formula 1 cars, it’s not their speed on straights that is impressive, but rather their speed in the corners. The aerodynamic design of the cars mean they’re able to carry more speed through corners than any other cars on the planet. At the speeds they travel, it’s baffling that all four wheels remain on the ground.
I find it a helpful metaphor for my own work and projects. Anyone can put their foot to the floor and travel fast in a straight line, this is when the work is clear and easy. But it takes great skill to design a machine that can carry speed through the corners, and in life and in business, there are always unexpected corners.