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Why do F1 drivers use radio?

Formula 1 drivers communicate with their teams via radio during races. This allows them to discuss strategy, report car issues, and receive instructions. Hamilton's frustration at Zandvoort, broadcast over the radio, highlights how these communications are a crucial, and sometimes very public, part of the sport's drama.

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