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An F1 Mechanic Reveals the High-Stakes Pressures of a Race Day Pit Stop

Men's Health·Men's Health·about 1 month ago
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6 min read IF YOU’VE BEEN to an F1 race, possibly above the garages in the Paddock Club, or watched a season of Drive to Survive , you know that the pit stops can be just as exciting as the laps on the track during the 305-kilometer contest. The pit crew’s ability to swap out four specialized Pirelli tires and fill a gas tank in a matter of seconds is critical to the team’s success in a super-competitive sport where each second, even millisecond, matters. During these stops, an explosion of kinetic movement occurs, and in a situation that could easily turn chaotic; these crews demonstrate precision and a high level of performance. WATCH THE MIAMI GRAND PRIX ON APPLE TV Red Bull Racing earned the DHL Pit Stop Award in both 2023 and 2024; F1 gearbox technician Andy Rush was a member of the acclaimed crew both of those years. This season, he’s with Aston Martin , returning to the team after three seasons, 54 races, and 32 team wins with Red Bull.…

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