F1 Decoded: A BoxBoxBox Podcast

F1 Decoded returns with Part 2 of Tyres Explained, this time exploring the history of F1 tyres and how they shaped the sport. From tyre wars to modern compounds, we unpack how rubber became one of F1’s biggest performance battlegrounds. 

We break down the F1 steering wheel as the driver’s command centre, explaining what its buttons, dials, and displays do and why they matter in race conditions. 

We decode the heart of a Formula 1 car — the power unit. From the V6 turbo engine to hybrid systems and energy recovery, we explain how modern F1 power delivers incredible performance and efficiency. 

A deep dive into Formula 1 tyres — from compounds and degradation to the split-second strategy calls that can win or lose a race. Perfect for understanding why rubber, not horsepower, so often decides the chequered flag.

This episode demystifies the skid block/plank regulations—how it works, why it exists, and how teams balance performance against legality. 

Formula 1 enters a new era in 2026. We deep-dive into the new regulations, unpacking the rationale and thinking behind the changes—and what they mean for teams, drivers, and the future of the sport.