Exclusive: Behind the scenes of the “critical” 150-minute test facing F1 mechanics every race

Ahead of grand prix qualifying at every Formula 1 race, the mechanics across the grid must complete a task they just cannot get wrong.

This is to strip two cars down after each FP3 session or sprint race and build them back up again, while incorporating the final set-up adjustments and repairs required by their drivers and engineers ahead of qualifying.