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45 min. The History of the Pit Stop. Gone in two seconds. Watch Film. What can be done in the time it takes to blink? This is the story of the brave mavericks who invented the techniques and ...
The History of the Pit Stop: Directed by Rob Williams. With David Coulthard. What can be done in the time it takes to blink? This is the story of the brave mavericks who invented the techniques and technologies that took the pit stop from minutes-long racing rarity to an F1 staple that takes less than two seconds to complete.
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- Documentary, Sport
- Rob Williams
- 2016
Pit lane at Pocono Raceway In any racing series that permits scheduled pit stops, pit strategy becomes one of the most important features of the race; this is because a race car travelling at 100 miles per hour (160 kilometres per hour) will travel approximately 150 feet (45 metres) per second. During a ten-second pit stop, a car's competitors will gain approximately one-quarter-mile (400 ...
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Jun 3, 2018 · The History of the Pit Stop is an extended interview with one of the greatest Formula 1 engineers in history – Gordon Murray. Pit stops have become a large part of Formula 1, and of motor racing in general, but many of the elements that make up a modern pit stop were developed by Murray and the Brabham team back in 1982 and first introduced at that year’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Apr 19, 2023 · Formula One pit stops have become a crucial aspect of modern-day F1 racing, and a well-executed pit stop can make a significant difference in determining the outcome of a race. In this article, we will explore the intricacies of F1 pit stops, including their history, components, importance, key challenges, and the strategy behind them.
