Formula 1 wheel change. The team want to hear two noises no more than that with the four wheel guns firing twice in perfect unison as the old wheels come off and the new wheels go on. The introduction of 18 inch wheels has implications that go far beyond their much debated aesthetics as pirellis sporting director mario isola explains to dieter rencken. Max verstappens pit crew changed all four tires in 182 seconds at the brazilian grand prix setting a new world record.
Observe how the art of the pit stop has evolved since 1950 created by the channel cpataincanuck. Norris was running in third place for most of the opening. Formula 1s tyre rules are heading for their biggest change in a generation in 2021.
The perfect pit stop is something you hear not something you see. Glancing at a modern formula 1 race cars steering wheel reveals a very complex contraption and its just as in depth of a wheel as it suggests. Everyone working a stop or watching from the garage or pit wall is subconsciously listening out for the stop that sounds right.
In formula 1 which has long held itself as the pinnacle of motorsport pit stops have been evolving for decades. Fia rules demand the nut is retained on the axle by a locking mechanism. If there isnt a gun out of phase.
One to place the new wheel and a. Mclaren driver lando norris has criticised the stupid rule that allows formula 1 teams to change tyres under a red flag situation.
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