Ferrari managed to complete their pit stop in a lightning-fast time of just 2.22 seconds, barely managing to keep Red Bull behind who secured the second spot with a time of 2.25 seconds. Both times ...
In Formula 1, milliseconds matter. This is especially the case on the pit lane, where teams pull off lightning-speed pit stops of fewer than two seconds. Tyres are changed, adjustments are made, and ...
In Endurance Racing, pit stops have gone from minutes in the 1950s to under 6 seconds today.Formula 1, with eighteen mechanics, has even set the world record at 1.8 seconds by my favorite, McLaren ...
Red Bull Racing has long been the benchmark for lightning-fast pit stops, routinely winning the Fastest Pit Stop award. However, 2025 has seen the team’s usually flawless pit strategy falter, with ...
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Why do F1 cars need pit stops?

F1 cars need pit stops primarily to change worn-out tires to maintain high speeds, as tires cannot last a full race. While ...
Imola's track layout demands it. 1:19.907, on the hard tires, on Lap 25 of 63. The sophomore's been fast all weekend, and is up into P4, just 1.2 seconds behind Charles Leclerc. Throughout this year ...