F1 Explains: race strategy in 2026 - with Bernie Collins

About this episode

Bernie Collins discusses the impact of changes in the 2026 F1 season on race strategy.

So much has changed for the 2026 F1 season. How has it affected the job of a race strategist? The new cars and new tyres mean teams have to think differently when planning their pit stops. Race-winning strategist and Sky Sports F1 expert Bernie Collins joins Christian Hewgill to explain it all. Bernie also answers your questions on what F1 teams are doing during the April break in racing, how much it costs to race in F1, and what happens when drivers don't set a time in qualifying. Send us your question, we'll find the best person to answer it Email F1Explains@F1.com Listen to more official F1 podcasts F1 Beyond The Grid - in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names (including Bernie!) F1 Nation - expert race previews, reviews and reaction to breaking news - right here on this feed

People in this episode

Host: Christian Hewgill

Guest: Bernie Collins

Topics covered

• race strategy
• 2026 F1 season
• pit stops
• F1 teams
• qualifying
• Bernie Collins

Keywords

• F1
• race strategy
• 2026 season
• pit stops
• qualifying
• Bernie Collins
• Sky Sports F1

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Organizations: Sky Sports F1, F1

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