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What is a team principal?

In Formula 1, the team principal is the boss of the racing team. They're responsible for everything from strategy on race day, like Charles Leclerc's one-stop plan, to managing the drivers and engineers. Fred Vasseur's comments show he's assessing performance and making big decisions.

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