During a scheduled pit stop, the team’s pit crew services the car as swiftly as possible, completing a number of different services. The most visible services performed are refueling the car and changing tyres.
Other services performed in routine pit stops include removing debris from radiator air intakes; cleaning the windshield; and making adjustments to tyre pressure, suspension settings, and aerodynamic devices to optimize the car’s performance for the current conditions. In endurance racing, scheduled driver changes and brake pad replacements are also considered “routine” service when done as part of a scheduled pit stop.
An unscheduled pit stop may see other service performed; because unscheduled stops are usually due to damage or mechanical problems, they frequently see emergency repairs performed on …Â Details