Behind the Pit Wall: Understanding Key Managerial Roles in a Formula One Team

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  Abstract This article delves into the key managerial positions within a modern Formula One team, outlining their responsibilities, decision-making domains, and how their roles interconnect to transform cutting-edge engineering and raw talent into on-track success. The complex hierarchy of an F1 team is often invisible to the average viewer, yet it plays a pivotal role in achieving consistent performance across a challenging season of technological and competitive competition. The Team Principal: Leadership Beyond the Track At the top of any Formula One team's organisational structure is the Team Principal, the figure most often associated with public appearances, strategic direction, and overall team performance. Far from being a mere spokesperson, the Team Principal acts as the CEO of the racing division, with responsibility for every department from engineering to marketing. In technical terms, the Team Principal oversees inter-departmental coordination to ensure that car d...
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I commissari di gara in F1 e l'importanza dell'uniformità di giudizio

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 È online su 4cLegal un mio articolo che, partendo da quanto accaduto nella gara di Formula Uno di Silverstone 2021, analizza il ruolo dei commissari di gara, la loro importanza in un contesto così altamente competitivo e ne evidenzia alcune criticità, legate principalmente alla discrezionalità e all'uniformità di giudizio.

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