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THE F1 ANALYST

WE’RE ALL RIGHT BEHIND YOU, BOSS…

Formula 1 team bosses are a heterogeneous bunch. The nature, style and impact of the role varies between outfits depending on the skillset of the individual holding the position and those around them. As a group, they are second only to the drivers in terms of public profile and although there have been cases where their visibility outstrips their effectiveness, they can have a profound impact – for better or worse – on the teams they lead.

To draw a footballing analogy, they are the managers: high-profile, conspicuous mouthpieces

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