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For such a specific detail, seat fittings are a surprisingly visible facet of Formula 1. News of a seat fitting can hint at who’s going where in the driver market, and they’re a firm favourite of teams on social media for offering a controlled little peek behind the scenes.

But I must admit, I’d not really thought about the importance of getting it right.

Though obviously there’s the comfort factor, far more important than that is safety – as the latest Allianz Drive Safely video explains, with a little help from Mercedes. And a little awkward banter between their drivers…

Something that Lewis Hamilton said grabbed me though, and that’s the fact that a properly fitted seat actually contributes to his ability to drive the car. It makes sense: if you’re being thrown around in the seat, even slightly, you won’t feel the vibrations and feedback in the same way.

While that might not be so relevant in road cars, the safety aspect absolutely is. The only difference is that an adjustable headrest isn’t quite as glamorous as a fancy moulded carbon fibre F1 seat. OK, not the only difference, but you get the point.