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F1 pitwall insider reveals what teams are banned from doing during summer break
Former strategy engineer Bernie Collins has revealed insights into what occurs during F1’s summer shutdown period post the Hungarian Grand Prix, with a three-week break before the season’s second half resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix. Teams are engaged in their factories during this period, with some personnel on holiday and others working on tasks like tyre testing in Budapest. F1 teams are prohibited from working on current cars or related projects during the two-week enforced shutdown, while activities such as wind tunnel maintenance and IT system upgrades are permitted. The shutdown fosters a pause in regular work interactions and emails, creating a refreshing break before activity resumes ahead of the Zandvoort race. Teams are mandated to return to work the Monday before the next Grand Prix.
