{"id":8403,"date":"2021-06-18T07:12:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T07:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casinoenligne.uk.com\/en\/f1\/news\/25226-french-grand-prix-on-thursday-summer-race-is-getting-ready"},"modified":"2021-06-18T07:12:38","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T07:12:38","slug":"25226-french-grand-prix-on-thursday-summer-race-is-getting-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casinoenligne.uk.com\/en\/f1\/news\/25226-french-grand-prix-on-thursday-summer-race-is-getting-ready","title":{"rendered":"French Grand Prix: On Thursday, the &#8220;summer race&#8221; is getting ready"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During a race weekend, the action starts on Friday with the first practice session. However, organizing a Grand Prix takes place in several stages.<\/p>\n<p>From the beginning of the week, teams move in and the organizer begins their preparation.<\/p>\n<h2>An afternoon to finish the installations<\/h2>\n<p>So that spectators can follow the progress of the sessions, whether they are on-site or on television, significant logistical means are implemented.<\/p>\n<p>This involves the installation of giant screens, sound systems on the circuit, and all the technical setup so that cameramen can set up their equipment and broadcast the show worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Here, technicians are finishing setting up the stage:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-sm shadow-3d\" src=\"\/images\/photo\/article\/f12021\/motorsinside-lerooy-grand-prix-de-france-mep-podium.jpg\" alt=\"Construction of the podium at the French Grand Prix 2021.\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The teams are training<\/h2>\n<p>Even if the gestures are known and repeated many times throughout the races, throughout the seasons, it is necessary for the mechanics to familiarize themselves with each circuit.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, they install the single-seaters in the stands. They start some adjustments and check that everything is in working order.<\/p>\n<p>Discover George Russell&#8217;s Williams being assembled:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-sm shadow-3d\" src=\"\/images\/photo\/article\/f12021\/motorsinside-lerooy-grand-prix-de-france-preparatifs-williams.jpg\" alt=\"George Russell will soon be able to enjoy his Williams.\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Markers are placed on the pit lane so that the driver stops at the desired location. And above all, teams spend a lot of time simulating tire and wing changes, as here at AlphaTauri and Ferrari:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-sm shadow-3d\" src=\"\/images\/photo\/article\/f12021\/motorsinside-lerooy-grand-prix-de-france-entrainement-ferrari.jpg\" alt=\"At Ferrari, after a tire change, it's the turn of the wing.\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-sm shadow-3d\" src=\"\/images\/photo\/article\/f12021\/motorsinside-lerooy-grand-prix-de-france-entrainement-alpha-tauri.jpg\" alt=\"Gasly's AlphaTauri pushed to simulate a tire change.\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The mechanics must also keep fit, so at Ferrari they have their group fitness program to follow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-sm shadow-3d\" src=\"\/images\/photo\/article\/f12021\/motorsinside-lerooy-grand-prix-de-france-fitness-ferrari.jpg\" alt=\"Group fitness training for Charles Leclerc's mechanics.\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>At the end of the day, free time on the track.<\/h2>\n<p>For the French Grand Prix, at 6:00 p.m. the track is open and each of the participants can access it to go for a run, cycle, or walk around the layout with their engineers.<\/p>\n<p>This is how you can come across Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, or Valtteri Bottas cycling or walking. Or the Canal+ team relaxing before three busy days.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-sm shadow-3d\" src=\"\/images\/photo\/article\/f12021\/motorsinside-lerooy-grand-prix-de-france-bottas-marche.jpg\" alt=\"Valtteri Bottas\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-sm shadow-3d\" src=\"\/images\/photo\/article\/f12021\/motorsinside-lerooy-grand-prix-de-france-carlos-sainz-footing.jpg\" alt=\"Carlos Sainz in running mode\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-sm shadow-3d\" src=\"\/images\/photo\/article\/f12021\/motorsinside-lerooy-grand-prix-de-france-charles-leclerc-vtt-piste.jpg\" alt=\"Charles Leclerc mountain biking\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-sm shadow-3d\" src=\"\/images\/photo\/article\/f12021\/motorsinside-lerooy-grand-prix-de-france-equipe-canal.jpg\" alt=\"At Canal + as well, we have our little running session.\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens on the Thursday before a Grand Prix? 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