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VIDEO: Meet the man behind every F1 race!

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VIDEO: Meet the man behind every F1 race!

Originally written by Joas van Wingerden. This version is a translation.

Quite simply, Formula 1 races wouldn't quite work without Charlie Whiting. The FIA Race Director isn't just the man who presses the button for lights out on a Sunday, however. Mobil 1 The Grid sat down with Whiting to discuss the many issues of safety in F1 - including what he really thinks about the halo!

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