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McLaren’s Lightning Speed Pit Stop Shocks F1 World – Ferrari and Red Bull Beware

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
August 5, 2025
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McLaren’s Lightning Speed Pit Stop Shocks F1 World – Ferrari and Red Bull Beware

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 2, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Anna Szilagyi

The Hungarian Grand Prix delivered a jaw-dropping display of strategic mastery and lightning-fast pit stops, with McLaren pulling off the most lightning-quick tire change of the year so far. Lando Norris and his McLaren team outshined their competitors at Hungaroring with a bold one-stop strategy, securing victory despite a rocky start to the race.

Dropping from third to behind George Russell and Fernando Alonso early on, Norris opted for a daring one-stop approach to gain track position over his teammate Oscar Piastri, who was on a two-stop plan. A lightning-quick 1.94-second pit stop on lap 31 propelled Norris back to fourth place and ultimately clinched the win. McLaren’s pit crew also executed an identical 1.94-second stop for Piastri.

The gamble on strategy paid off handsomely, with Norris hailing it as the first race where a completely different strategy truly paid dividends. The era of Red Bull’s pit stop dominance seems to be waning, with McLaren boasting the fastest times, while Ferrari emerges as the most consistent team in pit stops. Out of the top ten fastest stops of the year so far, McLaren claims the top two spots, Red Bull takes third, and Ferrari boasts an impressive six.

The Hungarian Grand Prix showcased not only thrilling on-track action but also the crucial role of pit stop efficiency in determining race outcomes. With McLaren’s lightning-fast tire change setting a new standard for speed and precision, the competition in the pit lane is heating up as teams strive for perfection in every aspect of Formula 1 racing.

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