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 ...
If you've ever watched a Formula 1 race, seen an episode of Netflix's "Drive to Survive," or happened to be listening to the radio dialogue during the recent "F1" movie, you've almost certainly heard ...
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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 ...
McLaren’s pit crew have come under fire after a slow stop for Lando Norris at last weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, and now one of the team’s mechanics has addressed the issue. Most of the talk after ...
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How the undercut works in F1

In Formula 1, an undercut is when a driver pits earlier than a direct rival to switch onto fresh tyres and use their extra ...