3 Second Pit Stop

[Andy_Bangle]

With the refuelling ban introduced by the FIA for the 2010 season of Formula 1, it’s quite logical that we’re going to see much quicker pit stops during the race. The only thing the pit crew will be asked to do will be the tyre change, which will reportedly take up to three seconds according to Williams F1.

While the pit stops next year will likely become lightening fast, it is expected that the cars will travel to the pits more often than in recent years. And that’s because the fuel tanks will be full when the cars will start the race, therefore leading to an increasingly amount of pressure on the tires.

Consequently, the front tyres will wear faster because of the braking when entering a low-speed corner, while the rear ones will be applied heavier loads when accelerating out of a corner.

Until now, this is the first clue anyone has given us as to how long a pit stop will take next year. And that’s because the technical regulations for the 2010 season affected the pit crew primarily, ousting at least 3 mechanics from the pit crew. So, while the pit stop time will be cut dramatically, so will the team members helping to the tyre change.

[scooby_simon]

I think generally 3 had the fuel rig anyway so it will not make a difference

One to carry and plug in; one behind assisting in carrying an plagging in; and one dealing with the hose..