How fast is the fastest Formula 1 pit stop, in seconds?
Sports medium Data from 2023
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The answer
2 seconds
Roughly 1.8.
McLaren changed all four tyres in 1.80 seconds in 2023, the fastest pit stop ever recorded. Around 20 people are involved, each with one job, and the car is stationary for less time than it takes most people to say the word "pitstop".
Where this number comes from
| Source | Formula 1 / DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2023 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | seconds |
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