F1 Nation

F1 Explains: Sainz + Bortoleto on flying laps, race starts + clean v dirty air

July 16, 2026·29 min
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How do drivers enable overtake mode and active aero? What’s the secret to a quick flying lap? And how do they know when to launch on a practice race start?Carlos Sainz and Gabriel Bortoleto join Christian Hewgill in the F1 paddock to answer your questions about Formula 1.You’ll also hear how they find the perfect balance between clean and dirty air, what a race weekend looks like for them and whether everyday normal driving in road cars has any impact on their racing.Plus, Carlos provides a very funny response to a claim made by his manager and cousin Carlos Onoro on a recent episode.

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