WATCH: The most versatile piece of equipment on the F1 grid
The grid car is a great package that allows drivers to overcome difficult conditions right before the start of the race.
At the start of the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen crashed into the grid in slippery track conditions.
It was crazy to fix his car as the mechanics needed to fix the right front suspension and front wing with only 15 minutes to spare. This is where grid carts come in. It is one of the most important tools used by your team, as it contains all the tools a mechanic needs in an emergency. From there, engineers have access to tools to quickly fix some tough jobs.
Matt Deane, head of Mercedes engineering, tells us why the iron is such an important tool.
