What’s on the Radio? In F1, It’s the Engineer

 

Formula 1 drivers may look like they are alone in the car, but with the press of a button, they can turn to their teams for support and guidance.

Radio communication is an important part of Formula 1 races. Drivers have a button on their steering wheel that will activate their radio, allowing them to communicate with their team using a microphone and earpiece in their helmet.

Each driver has a designated engineer who is his main contact during races. For example, Max Verstappen of Red Bull has Gianpiero Lambiase, Charles Leclerc of Ferrari has Xavier Marcos Padros,....             READ MORE....