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Mike Krack, Team Principal, Aston Martin F1, Otmar Szafnauer, Team Principal, Alpine F1, Andreas Seidl, Team Principal, McLaren, in the Press Conference
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The juggling act that makes up an F1 team principal’s weekend

Have you ever wondered what a Formula 1 team principal actually does at a grand prix? GP RACING followed Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack to open a window into the TP’s race weekend world…

Mike Krack undergoes a track walk with Sebastian Vettel and team members

Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images

Not all team principals join the regular Thursday evening track walks but they’re a great bonding exercise. Since the TP carries responsibility for the team’s results, back at the factory their days are dominated by meetings with various heads of department. Here at the track is where that has to be translated into action, and exploring the circuit at ground level can reveal nuances you don’t see on TV.

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