Watch How Formula 1 Cars Are Serviced Between Races

A new behind-the-scenes look at how Formula 1 cars are serviced between races highlights just how intensive maintenance has become in modern F1. The process begins after the car returns to the team’s headquarters, where components are stripped and inspected as thoroughly as possible. Carbon-fiber parts are tested ultrasonically for cracks or inclusions that could worsen during track use. Each piece is tracked with a serial number, letting engineers log where it’s been, how many times it’s been assembled, whether it saw track time, and even if it was involved in a crash. The footage comes via Cadillac, offering a window into the organizational complexity that makes starting a new F1 team so difficult.