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INSIDER: How F1 teams prepare carbon components for racing

While the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix may ultimately have proven to be a washout, the crew on the ground were as busy as ever dealing with the inevitable challenges of mixed conditions.

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As always, we're bringing you an exclusive insight into how the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team operates during a race weekend via INSIDER.

In the latest episode, travelling Composite Technician James Barron talks us through his role in a race weekend, as he works tirelessly to service and prepare a wide variety of key car components.

Alongside his colleague Michelle, James is part of the trackside composites team responsible for the carbon fibre components on the car.

From damage repairs to maintaining peak performance, its James' responsibility to ensure that every carbon part is ready to race and in perfect condition. 

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How F1 carbon components are prepared

During the Belgian Grand Prix race weekend, INSIDER takes fans behind the scenes to discover the inner workings of the team. This time, travelling composite technician James Barren talks us through his role in a race weekend, as he works tirelessly to service and prepare a wide variety of key car components. This is INSIDER with the trackside composites team.

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Discover how track characteristics, incidents and, crucially for this weekend, weather conditions can play a key role in the build and maintenance process of a Formula One car throughout a race weekend.

This is your window into the inner workings of our racing team. This is IAMSTORIES | INSIDER exclusively on our channels.

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