Why are F1 street circuits the ultimate test? - with Mika Hakkinen + Bernie Collins

No room for error. No time to breathe. When F1 races on city streets – like in Monaco, Miami or Singapore – drivers and strategists face a challenge like no other. Double F1 World Champion and street race-winner Mika Hakkinen joins Christian and Katie to answer why low grip, narrow streets lined with unforgiving metal barriers are the ultimate test of a drivers’ skill – and why spilt drinks and moving boats can make it even harder. Plus, Aston Martin’s former Head of Strategy Bernie Collins returns to Formula Why to tell us why making pit stops at the right time is even more important on the streets.

Check out these other episodes of Formula Why

• 'Undercuts', red lights + F1 jobs - Your Questions Answered
• Why are pit stops so important?
• Why do F1 teams need simulators?
• Why is racing in the rain so difficult? with Mika Hakkinen + Haas race engineer Mark Slade
• Tyres, points + car set-up - Your Questions Answered
• Why do F1 drivers need to be so fit? with Alexander Rossi + Vettel's former trainer
• Why does the USA have 3 F1 races in 2023?
• Why is F1 Sprint such a challenge? with Kevin Magnussen

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