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How do drivers enable Overtake mode and active aero? What’s the secret to a quick flying lap? And how do they know when to launch on a practice race start?
Williams' Carlos Sainz and Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto join Christian Hewgill in the F1 paddock to answer your questions about Formula 1.
You’ll also hear how they find the perfect balance between clean and dirty air when following another car, their race weekend routine and whether everyday normal driving in road cars has any impact on their racing.
Plus, Gabi puts an end to the podcast's pasta-based controvesry, and Carlos responds to a claim made by his manager and cousin Carlos Onoro on a recent episode.
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"F1 Explains: Sainz + Bortoleto on flying laps, race starts + clean v dirty air" is an episode of F1 Nation. Runtime 29 min. Published July 16, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.