In the modern Formula 1 part of a team that is present on the track is a lot smaller than the group that stays behind in the factory. Although most people there are involved in the development and construction of the car, there is also a group that follows all the developments during the Grand Prix in a special area. The people in this 'Operations Room' have to make sure that the team members and drivers on the circuit are always provided with the right information. How seriously a team like Red Bull Racing takes these extra eyes and ears is demonstrated by the fact that there is absolutely no wireless working here. The connection between this room and the circuit is completely fiberglass...
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