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F1 in Hungary: Strategy and fast tire changes make all the difference

(arstechnica.com)
44 points PaulHoule | 1 comments | 28 Aug 25 23:37 UTC | HN request time: 0.202s | source
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nkurz ◴[28 Aug 25 23:47 UTC] No.45058314[source]▶
> Leclerc was able to keep in front of Piastri at his second stop as well, and both drivers were stationary for just two seconds as their crews swarmed over the cars. But that single stop of Norris' was even faster at 1.9 seconds, and while he was driving slower than his teammate, he held track position at the front and was driving flawlessly.

Wow, I know nothing about F1 racing, but that is a fast tire change. Here's how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5FGSEQc8Q. Three people on each tire, one single bolt. Full stop over the jack, unbolt, old tire off, new tire on, rebolt, drop and go.

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1. basisword ◴[01 Sep 25 21:09 UTC] No.45096626[source]▶
The record is 1.8s. This was after changes were introduced to try to slow down pit stops. I believe in the past signals were sent that the wheels were on before they were fully secured (anticipating that by the time the signal was given to the driver the wheel would be fully secured). A delay was introduced and over a couple of seasons the crews managed to get back to (and beat) their old times.