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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2023 · 34 MIN

'Undercuts', red lights + jobs in F1: Your Questions Answered by Lawrence Barretto + Bernie Collins

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Why can pitting a lap earlier than your rival be a race-winning move? Why do F1 cars have red lights on the back? How do drivers remember all their race plans at 200mph? How do people get to be F1 Team Principals, strategists or reporters? Former Aston Martin Head of Strategy Bernie Collins and F1 Chief Correspondent Lawrence Barretto are back with Christian and Katie on Formula Why to answer these questions and more in a quickfire special. Got an F1 question you'd like us to answer, or a message about the podcast? Record it as a voice note or write it in an email and send it to [email protected] out other episodes of Formula Why. Scroll through the feed or use the links below:Why are pit stops so important? Why do F1 teams need simulators?Why is racing in the rain so difficult? with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark SladeWhy are street circuits the ultimate test? with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie CollinsTyres, points + car set-up - Your Questions AnsweredWhy do F1 drivers need to be so fit? with Alexander Rossi + Vettel's former trainerWhy does the USA have 3 F1 races in 2023?Why is F1 Sprint such a challenge? with Kevin MagnussenThanks for listening. Please leave us a rating and a review. Share the show to help other F1 fans learn more about the sport we all love using #FormulaWhy

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