# F1 Explains: Monaco mastery, pole positioning + 'more power' - with Alex Jacques

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Published: 2026-06-04T23:01:00+00:00
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Why do F1 cars need a pre-race warm-up? How do drivers master the streets of Monaco? Why does pole position swap sides at different circuits? These are just some of the questions we're answering in our latest quickfire special. Christian Hewgill is joined by Alex Jacques - F1TV commentator and lover of Canadian cuisine. Also answered: what do F1 drivers mean when they ask their team for 'more power'? What happens when tyres start 'graining'? Why is damaging a rear wing a race-ending incident? We love your F1 questions Send emails or voice notes to F1Explains@F1.com Tell us what you think of Official F1 Podcasts - you could win a Charles Leclerc poster Answer some questions and find Terms & Conditions at f1fanvoice.com More Official F1 Podcasts F1 Nation's Monaco GP Preview with Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe - right here on this feed F1 Beyond The Grid has in-depth interviews with F1 stars

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