Pit stops

A stop costs time. Staying out can cost more. Plan before lights out, Make the call, The undercut, Stay flexible.

A stop costs time. Staying out can cost more.

Plan before lights out

Start with a rough stop window based on tyre life and race length. Treat it as a guide, then adjust to the actual wear and gaps.

Make the call

Choose the next compound before selecting Box this lap. The stop happens at the next pit entry, not instantly. You can cancel before the car enters.

The undercut

Stopping earlier can put your driver on fresher tyres while a rival stays out. That advantage can disappear if your car rejoins into traffic. Compare the likely pit loss with the available gap.

Stay flexible

A later stop gives fresher tyres near the finish, but worn tyres can erase that benefit before you reach the pit lane. Reassess instead of defending the original plan at all costs.