wiredtiger8 said:Yeah, at the end of the day, we're talking about pure perfectionism here. I mean, let's be real—you can't even talk about Formula 1 without it being all about that. It’s baked into the DNA.
Whatever, though—personally? I think it’s totally doable.
We'll just have to wait and see... but my gut tells me everything is heading toward even more flawless, lightning-fast pit stops that happen before you even realize what hit you.
It’s certainly doable,
but isn't the risk just massive? In that kind of frantic rush, a mechanic could easily trip over a cable, or a tire might slip right out of their hands and go flying down the pit lane. Or what if they grab the wrong set entirely? That kind of mistake could cost a driver several positions in an instant.😉
Another point to consider is that all of this has to be optimized—every single detail prepared for those exact high-pressure scenarios and practiced until it's second nature. Once you do that, you're looking at immense pressure on the pit crew during those final laps, especially for teams that are circling back for a late stop. You see how the Lotus mechanics can sometimes get organized comfortably once their car pulls in, whereas Mercedes certainly doesn't have that luxury.😉
The guys at Ferrari used to have at least a second or two more breathing room for preparation compared to the Red Bull crew.😉
You make a fair point, though. I doubt Red Bull would attempt a maneuver like that again at the next race, and you can bet your life that Ferrari already has a counter-strategy ready, and McLaren will likely develop one too. This felt like a one-off; it'll be tough to see it repeated.