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It’s where dedicated crews go to work, where strategies are decided and where races can be won or lost – the Formula 1 pit lane is a hive of important activity across Grand Prix weekends.
For the latest episode of F1 Explains, hosts Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill go right to the heart of it and put your questions to former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins.
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Collins, now an analyst for Sky Sports F1 and contributor for F1.com, explains how the length and speed limit of the pit lane affects race strategy and why every team’s pit box is different.
She also covers what all the screens and buttons on the team pit wall are for, and what it’s like to be in the pit lane and making crucial calls during a Grand Prix.
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F1 Explains is the official podcast which answers your questions about how the sport works. If you’d like your question answered, send it to [email protected].
To listen to the full episode, hit go on the audio player above – or click here to listen on your preferred podcasting platform.
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