When strategy goes wrong, upgrades explained + how to work in F1 - with Ruth Buscombe + Bernie Collins

May 23, 11:01 PM

Grand Prix-winning strategists Ruth Buscombe and Bernie Collins are back with Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill to answer another batch of your Formula 1 questions.

On the list this week: 
  • Why do teams sometimes get their race strategies wrong?
  • How are car upgrades planned?
  • How do you become an F1 race strategist?
  • What do drivers do to look after their tyres?
  • What are the T-bars on top of F1 cars, and why are they different colours?

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