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 ...
Formula 1 pit stops used to look like a coffee break, now they are closer to a flash of strobe lighting. What once took close to a full minute has been compressed into a blur of bodies and tools that ...
Follow live coverage of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix today BARCELONA, Spain — Formula One officials will review the mandatory two pit stop rule enforced at last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix ...
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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 ...
The Monaco Grand Prix always been the glitziest stop on the Formula 1 calendar. Those tight, twisty streets, the yachts, the history—it’s the race every driver dreams of winning. But let’s be real: ...
The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull. F1 and its governing body, the FIA, hope a rule change for ...
Over the weekend, several outlets confirmed that FIA officials will discuss the idea of mandating two pit stops during every F1 race at this week’s Sporting Advisory Committee and the Formula 1 ...