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F1 Explains: Monaco mastery, pole positioning + 'more power' - with Alex Jacques

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F1 Explains: Monaco mastery, pole positioning + 'more power' - with Alex Jacques

F1 Nation›
Jun 4, 202633:07

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Why do F1 cars need a pre-race warm-up? How do drivers master the streets of Monaco? Why does pole position swap sides at different circuits? 

These are just some of the questions we're answering in our latest quickfire special. Christian Hewgill is joined by Alex Jacques - F1TV commentator and lover of Canadian cuisine. 

Also answered: what do F1 drivers mean when they ask their team for 'more power'? What happens when tyres start 'graining'? Why is damaging a rear wing a race-ending incident?

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