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F1 Explains: race strategy in 2026 - with Bernie Collins

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F1 Explains: race strategy in 2026 - with Bernie Collins

F1 Nation›
Apr 9, 202639:29

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Episode Notes

So much has changed for the 2026 F1 season. How has it affected the job of a race strategist?  The new cars and new tyres mean teams have to think differently when planning their pit stops. Race-winning strategist and Sky Sports F1 expert Bernie Collins joins Christian Hewgill to explain it all.

Bernie also answers your questions on what F1 teams are doing during the April break in racing, how much it costs to race in F1, and what happens when drivers don't set a time in qualifying.

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Email F1Explains@F1.com

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