F1 Explains: flashing lights, fast fixes + F1 engine customers
F1 Nation
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🗓️ 13 March 2026
⏱️ 32 minutes
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What do the red flashing lights on F1 cars mean? When do drivers attack and defend? How do F1 mechanics fix crashed cars so quickly? F1 Explains answers your questions after the first race of 2026.
F1 Correspondent and Presenter Lawrence Barretto joins Christian Hewgill to explain battery recharging, the way drivers are using Boost and Overtake modes, and what the new active aero front wings have in common with electric toothbrushes...
And, after Mercedes showed their speed in Australia, we look at how power unit manufacturers work with their customer teams.
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| 1:06.2 | Hello everyone. |
| 1:07.1 | Welcome to F1 Explains. |
| 1:08.3 | I'm Christian Hugh Gill, just back from Australia. And this is the official Formula One podcast, which answers your question about the sport. So we've seen the first race of 2026, and you have sent your questions about it to F1 explains at F1.com. We thought this was a good opportunity to take a step back and just think about what we've witnessed. |
| 1:28.6 | The first race of a new era, inevitably, there'll be questions. |
| 1:32.2 | So let's get you some answers from F1 correspondent and presenter Lawrence Barreto. |
| 1:36.6 | Lawrence, welcome back a second appearance in three weeks for you on the podcast. |
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