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 ...
Changing four tires in less than two seconds looks impossible — until you see how an F1 pit crew actually operates. Twenty-three people move like a machine, each with a split-second role that must be ...
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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 ...