F1 Explains

Alex Jacques + Jolyon Palmer explain points, pronunciations + the history of the pit lane


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Why is finishing outside the points still important? How do you really say 'Charles Leclerc?' How did the pit lane get its name? Christian and Katie put these listener questions and more to F1TV commentator Alex Jacques and former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer.

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