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Red Bull Pit Stop Chaos Unveiled: Electrical Malfunction at F1 Bahrain Grand Prix

David Castro by David Castro
April 15, 2025
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Red Bull Pit Stop Chaos Unveiled: Electrical Malfunction at F1 Bahrain Grand Prix

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160190 // Usage for editorial use only //

Red Bull’s Pit Stop Nightmare Unveiled: Electrical Failure Causing Chaos

The Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain turned into a nightmare for Red Bull as technical glitches in their pit stop light system caused delays for both Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda. The system failed to show the green light, leaving the drivers stranded in the pits.

Initially brushed off as a minor button pressing issue, the problem persisted, forcing the team to switch to manual mode. Team principal Christian Horner later confirmed that the root of the problem likely stemmed from an electrical or wiring failure in the gantry. The affected equipment is now under scrutiny to prevent future mishaps.

Horner stated, “Max came in for the first stop, and the light did nothing. The system is very straightforward, and we initially thought the button hadn’t been pressed firmly enough by one of the technicians. But it happened again on the next stop. At that point, we switched to manual mode, and the chief mechanic instructed the car to go.”

Revealing further details, Horner expressed, “I’ve just been informed there was some sort of electrical or wiring issue with the gantry. It’s a problem I’ve never seen before. The drivers rely on those lights, and the stops were great; one of them was a two-second stop. But then the driver is waiting on the lights. Everything has been put on hold, and we will take a good look at it.”

In a sport where every second counts, Red Bull’s pit stop fiasco highlights the critical role of flawless technology in the high-stakes world of Formula 1. The hunt for perfection continues as teams strive to eliminate any potential setbacks on the track.

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