What do F1 teams do on the grid before the race?
For the celebrities and VIPs, being on the F1 grid is all about the glitz and glamour. For the teams, however, it’s a high-tension situation where they need to ensure that both the car, and the person who’s about to take that car to the edge of its performance envelope, are firing on all cylinders. Join Toro Rosso on the grid at the 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix to see what the Italian squad actually get up to in the moments before a race begins.
Next Up
Related Articles
Unlocked10 quiz questions about F1 on film
11 ways for fans to get their F1 fix during April
UnlockedHinch picks his top five drivers of 2026 so far
Piastri ‘confident’ Mercedes are beatable in 2026
Our writers reflect on the first three rounds of 2026
Weird stats from the first three rounds of 2026 so far