F1 Pit Stop Explained
Blink and you'll miss it — Formula One pit stops average around two to three seconds, with the fastest recorded stop clocking in at 1.89 seconds. F1 races are often won and lost on a combination of pit strategy and time, and the importance of a well-trained crew can't be understated. The coordination required is amazing, with 18 people required to get the car up, change all four tires, and back out on the track with a minimum of lost time.