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Title card reading F1 Pit Stops, how are they so fast, showing a red Ferrari car surrounded by its crew in red overalls mid stop in the pit box.

F1 Pit Stops Explained: How Do They Change 4 Wheels in Under 2 Seconds?

F1 pit stops explained, how a crew of 20 changes four wheels in under two seconds, the 1.80s world record, why banning refuelling made them so fast, and why an unsafe release is so dangerous.

Bhavin Lathia· Aug 5, 2026

Title card reading Undercut vs Overcut, winning races in the pit lane, showing a pit crew changing a tyre on a dark red car with strategy screens showing lap times and the pit window.

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F1 Undercut vs Overcut Explained: Winning Races in the Pit Lane

The F1 undercut and overcut explained, the two pit-stop strategies that let a driver pass a rival without ever overtaking on track. How each works, and when teams use them.

Bhavin Lathia· Aug 5, 2026