{"id":17758,"date":"2026-08-24T16:27:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T15:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/en\/un-nuovo-studio-di-castrol-svela-la-scienza-che-si-cela-dietro-il-brivido-della-guida\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T14:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:42:28","slug":"new-castrol-study-thrill-of-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/en\/new-castrol-study-thrill-of-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"New Castrol study unveils the science behind the \u2018thrill of driving\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Castrol EDGE \u2018Thrill of Driving\u2019 Study suggests that thrill comes from convergence of three key factors at an elevated state: visceral, intellectual and emotional<!--more--><\/li>\n<li>Participants in the study wore brain, eye, heart and skin monitoring equipment during five different driving experiences, all conducted at a private track facility<\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cThrill isn\u2019t about speed, it\u2019s about focus. The data shows real thrill as the moment a driver locks in completely, and it can be seen across the brain, heart and eyes.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Castrol commissioned the research as part of its \u2018data engineered\u2019 ethos for product development; billions of data points informed the development of Castrol EDGE, which is data engineered for ultimate performance*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Castrol has published the findings of a new independent study to identify the science behind the \u2018thrill of driving\u2019. The research explores the complex array of neurophysiological factors that may influence the sense of thrill that drivers experience when behind the wheel, the relative importance of speed, and the \u2018sweet spot\u2019 where the individual is in a \u2018flow\u2019 state and driving thrill is at its peak<\/p>\n<p>Participants in the study wore brain, eye, heart and skin monitoring equipment during five different tests where they drove or were driven, all carried out at a dedicated track facility in the UK. The capture and analysis of large volumes of neurophysiological data was handled by Brainbox, a UK-based neuroscience company that provides advanced brain research technology, training, and scientific support for organisations conducting research and clinical trials.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/Castrol-Thrill-of-Driving-Cap-wearer-by-track-hero-image-1_1280px.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/Castrol-Thrill-of-Driving-Cap-wearer-by-track-hero-image-1_1280px.jpg\" alt=\"Castrol - studio su il brivido della guida -Thrill of Driving\" width=\"1280\" height=\"996\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u2018The thrill of driving comes from controlled immersion, not speed\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Castrol EDGE \u2018Thrill of Driving\u2019 Study suggests that driving thrill comes from the convergence of three key factors in an elevated state: <em>visceral<\/em> (intense state of mental and physical stimulation), <em>intellectual<\/em> (how engaged the mind is on the given task) and <em>emotional<\/em> (identifying the balance of excitement versus fear).<\/p>\n<p>If any of these three factors go beyond a level that feels manageable for the individual driver (and this can differ substantially from one individual to the next), they can become overwhelmed by the different external stimuli and the experience tips from thrill into a state of fear. From a neurophysiological perspective, the key stress indicators such as heart rate and eye movement shift into a less consistent, less managed pattern.<\/p>\n<p>The study suggests how, beyond any other factor, a sense of <em>controlled immersion<\/em> is essential for creating the thrill of driving. Notably, while speed is one of multiple contributory factors that heighten the sense of thrill, it is certainly not a primary determinant. Indeed, the thrill criteria were met consistently for the test subjects during the study\u2019s karting session on a tight and technical circuit where outright speeds were modest, but where the essential visceral, intellectual and emotional thresholds for driving thrill were all met.<\/p>\n<p>The Castrol EDGE \u2018Thrill of Driving\u2019 Study also suggests that thrill was associated with participants feeling highly focused and in control within a managed, closed-course environment. This is when they may enter a neurophysiological \u2018flow\u2019 state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo single measurement defines thrill, rather it is where they are heightened and converge: the individual is experiencing a state of elevated neurophysiological arousal, they perceive that they are fully in control of the vehicle, and they are immersed in the experience both cognitively and emotionally,\u201d comments Dan Phillips, Co-founder &amp; Director at Brainbox Ltd. \u201cThrill isn\u2019t about speed, it\u2019s about focus. The data shows real thrill as the moment a driver locks in completely, and it can be seen across the brain, heart and eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Why Castrol commissioned the study<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Castrol commissioned the research as part of its \u2018data engineered\u2019 ethos for product development, highlighting the capabilities of Castrol EDGE, which has been data engineered for ultimate performance*.<\/p>\n<p>Vincent Panel, Head of Product &amp; Communications for Europe at Castrol, adds: \u201cWe\u2019re passionate about motorsport and driving, and we commissioned this study to develop unique insights into what the driver feels when behind the wheel: the thrill, the control, the connection.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCrucially, we identified that you don\u2019t need a supercar to experience driving thrill; you can experience almost the same sense of immersive control without high speeds, from a visit to a local karting track or a drive along one of your favourite roads. This study examines how that sense of thrill can be found in every driver.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>By working with vehicle manufacturers and motorsport teams over many decades, Castrol has accumulated extensive data and technical insights, which it uses to inform the development of Castrol EDGE, its performance-focused flagship engine oil.<\/p>\n<p>Note: <em>The <\/em><em>activity referenced in the study was conducted on closed tracks and dedicated facilities under professional supervision. The findings should not be taken as encouraging high-speed, competitive or performance driving on public roads.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/Castrol-Thrill-of-Driving-Cap-being-fitted-hero-image-2_1280px.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/Castrol-Thrill-of-Driving-Cap-being-fitted-hero-image-2_1280px.jpg\" alt=\"Castrol - studio su il brivido della guida -Thrill of Driving\" width=\"1280\" height=\"909\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Castrol \u2018Thrill of driving\u2019 Study in depth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Brainbox analysis used for The Castrol EDGE \u2018Thrill of Driving\u2019 Study was multi-modal, capturing and cross-referencing different neurophysiological markers for visceral, intellectual and emotional response. These included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electroencephalography (EEG) [<strong><em>Brain<\/em><\/strong>]: 30-channel analysis, including assessment of \u2018frontal-midline theta\u2019 which indicates focused cognitive engagement<\/li>\n<li>Heart Rate Variability (HRV) [<strong><em>Heart<\/em><\/strong>]: Heart rate and the balance of stress vs. recovery; showing how physiologically aroused the body is<\/li>\n<li>Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) [<strong><em>Skin<\/em><\/strong>]: Skin conductance tracks raw arousal intensity, but it can\u2019t distinguish excitement from anxiety on its own<\/li>\n<li>Eye Tracking [<strong><em>Gaze<\/em><\/strong>]: Fixation, blink rate and saccades (rapid, jerky, involuntary movements) reveal whether arousal is \u2018focused flow\u2019 or anxious scanning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The test subjects were asked to drive or be driven in a variety of managed scenarios, each selected to benchmark response to varied speeds and involving different external stimuli, and with each posing different levels of physical and mental challenge. All testing was conducted in strictly controlled conditions away from the public highway at the PalmerSport facility in Bedfordshire, England, using professional instructors to guide the participants on how to drive the vehicles safely and confidently.<\/p>\n<p>The tests included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Off-road: Slow-speed off-road driving in a Land Rover Defender on a purpose-built all-terrain course with sharp climbs and drops, wading and precision steering tests.<\/li>\n<li>Single-seat karts (on a dedicated karting track): Participants drove on a tight and twisty course under controlled conditions.<\/li>\n<li>McLaren Artura GT4 (on a closed race circuit): Non-competitive driving in a controlled, race-prepared vehicle under professional supervision.<\/li>\n<li>JPLM drive (on a closed race circuit): Non-competitive driving in an open race car under controlled conditions.<\/li>\n<li>JPLM passenger experience (on a closed race circuit): As above, but a professional driver was in control at all times, pushing the vehicle to the limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Thrill peaks when drivers enter a \u2018flow state\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The test process that stood out as the most thrilling was that where the subjects drove a McLaren Artura GT4 race car. This showed the highest level of brain and body arousal, coupled with the strongest signs of cognitive immersion and physical control. It also saw the test subjects demonstrate the signatures of a \u2018flow\u2019 state, where they were operating at the edge of their performance. Brain activity associated with deep focus was at its highest, the body\u2019s alertness and engagement were elevated, and eye movements showed intense concentration.<\/p>\n<p>The Artura drivers kept their eyes on the ideal racing line for longer when cornering (an average of 70 \u2018apex-lock\u2019 fixations per minute) and they blinked very infrequently (just 2.5 times per minute \u2013 remarkably low compared to 15 to 20 times in a resting state). All of this points to them having a sense of being fully in control and immersed in the driving experience.<\/p>\n<p>During an enjoyable \u2018thrill\u2019, the front of the brain \u2013 the area responsible for attention and decision-making \u2013 shows more \u2018theta\u2019 brain waves, which are linked to deep focus, while maintaining healthy alpha activity associated with calm alertness. This positive pattern was found most strongly the test sessions in the McLaren Artura GT4 and single-seat karts, with high frontal-midline theta (4\u20138 Hz) and moderate alpha (8\u201312 Hz) in the EEG tests.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/Castrol-Thrill-of-Driving-Subject-in-Land-Rover_1280px.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/08\/Castrol-Thrill-of-Driving-Subject-in-Land-Rover_1280px.jpg\" alt=\"Castrol - studio su il brivido della guida -Thrill of Driving\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Thrill doesn\u2019t happen to you \u2013 how being in control separates thrill from fear<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Excitement and fear may feel similar physically, but the Castrol EDGE \u2018Thrill of Driving\u2019 Study shows how the brain responds very differently.<\/p>\n<p>The fear state was most evident in the JPLM passenger ride test, where the study found more of the fast beta brain waves that are linked to stress and anxiety, while the focus-related theta and calming alpha activity decreased. This reflects a brain that is becoming overwhelmed rather than fully engaged, with high beta and a marked drop in alpha and theta \u2013 the signatures of cognitive overload.<\/p>\n<p>While thrill is evident in a smooth, anticipatory gaze, with fear the eye-tracking equipment identified erratic and reactive eye movement. For example, in contrast to when the subjects were driving the McLaren Artura GT4 (2.5 blinks and 70 eye fixations per minute), when they were being driven by the professional driver they blinked 40 times and there were 190 separate eye fixations when the car was cornering.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Elevated heart rate does not always mean driving thrill<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The average (mean) heart rate differed markedly across the different driving tests, peaking at an <em>additional<\/em> 43.8 beats per minute when driving the McLaren, versus an <em>additional<\/em> 16 beats per minute during the off-road driving session. However, thrill isn\u2019t just about an elevated heart rate; this is apparent with fear also. Instead, driving thrill is evidenced by low but changeable heart rate variability (HRV), whereas fear pushes HRV to very low levels.<\/p>\n<p>The study underscores how intensity is not the same as enjoyment; the brain data that was generated helping to separate intensity (neurophysiological arousal) from emotional direction (a positive or negative response to the situation).<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Speed is not a determining factor for driving thrill<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Castrol study also underscored the importance of focus and control versus outright speed in creating the thrill of driving.<\/p>\n<p>Of all the different driving scenarios, the participants\u2019 thrill peaked when they drove the McLaren race car on the circuit. However, when they were being driven at similar speeds in the JPLM race car on track, the thrill rating was lowest in the ranking of different tests, below both the karting session which was completed at relatively slow speeds, and the off-road driving session where speeds averaged just 5mph \/ 8km\/h. While the high-speed passenger ride showed elevated markers in terms of neurophysiological response, the data read as anxiety, not thrill.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">-Ends-<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes to editors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>*\u00a0Across the Castrol engine oils portfolio only Castrol EDGE demonstrates ultimate performance by surpassing the limits of industry specifications, as well as either obtaining multiple formulation defining OEM specifications or undergoing formulation co-engineering with an OEM across 7 critical factors of: Pressure, Power, Endurance, Fuel Economy, High Temp performance, Cleanliness and Wear (&gt; 80% of Castrol EDGE products based on global 2024 portfolio volume sales)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>24 August 2026<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/en\/portfolio-items\/castrol-italy-press-office\/\">Anicecommunication Press Office and Media Relations Castrol Italy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Castrol EDGE \u2018Thrill of Driving\u2019 Study suggests that thrill comes from convergence of three key factors at an elevated state: visceral, intellectual and emotional<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17759,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[280,653,266,265],"tags":[282,1065,1790,1791,1793],"class_list":["post-17758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-castrol","category-mobility-pr-media-relations-curiosities","category-press-room-press-releases-en","category-anicecommunication-blog-en","tag-castrol","tag-castrol-edge","tag-castrol-edge-thrill-of-driving","tag-castrol-thrill-of-driving","tag-thrill-of-driving"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - 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