F1 EXPLAINS: Split-second decisions, DRS trains and powerful undercuts – Bernie Collins on how strategists thrive under pressure

A driver’s race can be rescued or ruined by the myriad of choices made by their strategists over the course of the weekend. These crucial team members have a lot resting on their shoulders, so how do they deal with the pressure?

In the latest episode of F1 Explains, former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy Bernie Collins answers listeners’ questions in a quickfire special.

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How do strategists practice before a race? How does being stuck in a DRS train affect a driver’s race? When should a driver change their tyres, and why is the undercut strategy more powerful at some tracks than others?

Collins draws on her years of experience in the sport to answer these questions and more with our hosts Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill.

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And to get your questions answered on a future episode, email any query you’re curious about to F1Explains@F1.com.