{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"F1 Explains: inside a garage during a Grand Prix","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/f1-explains-inside-a-garage-during-a-grand-prix","audioUrl":"https://pdst.fm/e/arttrk.com/p/ABMA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/clrtpod.com/m/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8893913.mp3?modified=1776855561&sid=5024396&source=rss","description":"\nWhat happens in a Formula 1 team's garage during a race? In a world-first episode, recorded inside the Haas garage during the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, mechanics, engineers and strategists tell F1 Explains what they do while the cars are racing.How are the pit crew told it's time for a pit stop? How do strategists make their calls? How do mechanics make sure new tyres are ready to go? Christian Hewgill explains it all from an exclusive position surrounded by data screens, engineers and equipment.Plus, we listen in to team radio channels, learn what F1 tyres are recycled into after each race, resist the urge to eat the pit crew's mid-race treats and rub shoulders with a rock music legend... F1 Explains LIVE at the Miami GP Fan FestWednesday 29th April | 4pm | Miami BeachSpecial guests: Colton Herta + Zhou Guanyu from Cadillac F1 TeamFor details, terms and conditions and to register for free tickets go to f1miamigp.com/fan-festSend your F1 questions to F1Explains@F1.comExperience F1 live in 2026Book your seat for a Grand Prix this season at tickets.formula1.comListen to more official F1 podcastsIn-depth interviews on F1 Beyond The GridExpert reaction before and after every Grand Prix on F1 Nation"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":31.0,"type":"brand","title":"Cadillac","url":"/glossary/cadillac","quote":"Cadillac has entered Formula One, deepening the racing pedigree behind every V-Series on the road.\n[8.1s]  Discover a line-up that delivers pure adrenaline in the form of modern luxury.","canonicalId":"brand:cadillac","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Cadillac is framed as entering Formula One, tying the brand’s racing pedigree to its performance “V-Series” vehicles. 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Starting on it can help you go longer before your first pit stop."}},{"startTime":1368.3,"endTime":1376.0,"type":"term","title":"first stint","url":"/glossary/first-stint","quote":"...hoping he can do a longer first stint and make up places. [1375.7s] Meanwhile, Esteban...","canonicalId":"term:first-stint","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “stint” is the period a car runs on a specific set of tyres before switching to a new set. The “first stint” is the opening tyre phase of the race, and its length strongly affects pit-stop timing and track position.","simplifiedExplanation":"A stint is how long you stay on one set of tyres. The first stint is your opening run before your first tyre change. 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