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What is a pit stop in motorsports?
What is a pit stop in motorsports?
A pit stop is a pause for refuelling, new tyres, repairs, mechanical adjustments, a driver change, as a penalty, or any combination of the above.
Where are pit stops typically performed?
Where are pit stops typically performed?
Pit stops are typically performed in an area called the pits, which are accessed via a pit lane that runs parallel to the start/finish straightaway of the track.
Who carries out the work during a pit stop?
Who carries out the work during a pit stop?
The pit crew, consisting of up to twenty mechanics depending on the series regulations, carries out the work during a pit stop.
Where does the driver usually wait during a pit stop?
Where does the driver usually wait during a pit stop?
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What is the generic usage of the term 'pit stop'?
What is the generic usage of the term 'pit stop'?
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