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FIA to artificially delay pit stops, citing safety concerns
With the aim of improving driver and mechanic safety, the FIA will change the rules governing pit stops in motorsport's premier class from the Hungarian Grand Prix. As revealed in a new technical update to Formula 1's regulatory body, minimum reaction times that can significantly delay a stop will be introduced. Pit stops in Formula 1 will look different from August onwards, as reported by Motorsport today. To minimise the risk of tyres not being fastened properly each action of the mechanics must take at least 0.15 seconds. If an engineer is too fast, they will have to wait until a green light gives the signal. It is estimated that with the introduction of these new rules, pit stops will...
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