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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 refueling is banned, stops (lasting ~2-3 seconds) are also used to adjust ...
1. Inside Front Tire Changer: Usually one of the mechanics, the tire changer takes the tire and air gun over the wall one lap before the pit stop and is on his knees when the car arrives at 50 mph.
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The science behind F1’s lightning-fast pit stops: How teams service cars in under two seconds
In Formula 1, milliseconds matter. This is especially the case on the pit lane, where teams pull off lightning-speed pit ...
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