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5 longest F1 pit stops of all time

By Khyati Yadav Modified 29 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Carlos Sainz of Spain driving (55) the Ferrari F1-75 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on September 04, 2022 in Zandvoort, Netherlands (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) In F1, every second counts. From driving fast to making the quickest pit stop, it's all teamwork. Any unit's failure can ultimately cost the whole team, as in the past. While the driver handles things on-track, all eyes are on the pit crew as soon as he enters the pit lane. Every F1 team has its pit crew. The unit is responsible for primarily changing the four wheels that are worn out during any race. Sometimes, however, the crew also refuels, handles mechanical changes and punishments, and can make other tweaks to the car mid-race. F1 Pics That Go Hard@f1_hardpicsFerrari's Pit Crew

Monte Carlo, 29th of May 2022107333Ferrari's Pit CrewMonte Carlo, 29th of May 2022 https://t.co/iuZsSoa9g7 Each team consists of almost 20 pit crew members. They must function at their best and carry out tire changes as quickly as possible. Usually, the average time for a pit stop in F1 is 2-3 seconds, though it can vary for several reasons. A driver loses his race when a pit stop goes longer than its standard time. We all know that many of the best have suffered this fate and lost maybe places or even a win. Let's find out which are some of the longest pit-stops to have happened in F1 history:

1 Valtteri Bottas s F1 2021 Monaco GP debacle

Valtteri Bottas ran in second place at the 2021 F1 Monaco GP for the longest time. As teammate Lewis Hamilton struggled to overtake the lower positions, he spearheaded the Mercedes challenge. The Finn could've potentially won the race too. Malacia enthusiast @FullbackFanatic@UnitedStandMUFC Valtteri Bottas' 2021 Monaco GP pitstop@UnitedStandMUFC Valtteri Bottas' 2021 Monaco GP pitstop https://t.co/ZxPg8RpteT By Lap 29, the Silver Arrows had called Hamilton in to pit as he lost further places. Then on Lap 30, Bottas was asked to pit. Surprisingly, while three of his tires were put on timely, Bottas's right front-off refused to come out. Even though the pit crew tried their best, the tire did not budge. The Finn was out of the race immediately and made history by clocking in the longest pit stop of all time. It was about 43 hours and 15 minutes long. The stuck wheel nut that cost Bottas his race could only be removed later.

2 Rubens Barrichello s ups and downs at the F1 2001 Malaysian GP

Brazilian F1 legend Rubens Barrichello was a Ferrari pilot in the early 2000s. He partnered with the formidable Michael Schumacher. The driver played a pivotal role in the team's back-to-back championship wins. However, Barrichello was not without problems despite being an often front-row starter. The 2001 Malaysian GP proved to be a problem for the driver. His race-winning chances were hampered by rain and a slow pit stop. Both he and Schumacher were called to the pits as Ferrari wanted a double stack. ??????? ???????@Ferrari_Power12001 Malaysian GP

Rubens Barrichello - Ferrari F2001

#ForzaFerrari #essereFerrari32001 Malaysian GPRubens Barrichello - Ferrari F2001#ForzaFerrari #essereFerrari https://t.co/UD4GGIRWgb However, they were not ready with tires for Barrichello, and they fumbled to find them in the garage. The pit stop went over a minute as the Brazilian dropped down to 11th on the grid (from third). While Barrichello eventually recovered to finish second behind Schumacher, he could've won the race if not for the slow pit stop.

3 Esteban Tuero s infamous pit stop in Argentina

Esteban Tuero is a former Argentine racing driver. At 19, he joined Minardi F1 in 1998 and raced for one season with them. He was then the third youngest driver ever to race in Formula 1. UnracedF1 - Passion for historical F1@UnracedF1Esteban Tuero's huge shunt during the Argentinian Grand Prix in 1998 #F1 #RetroF1322Esteban Tuero's huge shunt during the Argentinian Grand Prix in 1998 #F1 #RetroF1 https://t.co/lYjqk1aFlg However, his home Grand Prix in Buenos Aires would be disastrous for him. The Minardi crew was not ready with the tire set when he pitted for new ones. They fumbled around the garage to try and assemble them. Notably, the team brought out the front right exceptionally late. Tuero had to wait 42 seconds in the pit lane before finally being released. However, none of it was fruitful, as he retired later in the race by spinning off.

4 Eddie Irvine s team call blunder at the 1999 F1 European GP

Eddie Irvine spearheaded Ferrari's titular stint in 1999. Post teammate Michael Schumacher's accident, he became one of the favorites to win the championship that year. F1 in the 1990s @1990sF1'Look, they're having a committee meeting about it, stick it on & send him out!' Martin Brundle on Eddie Irvine's botched pitstop on lap 21. European GP, Nurburgring, 26th September 1999 #F130853'Look, they're having a committee meeting about it, stick it on & send him out!' Martin Brundle on Eddie Irvine's botched pitstop on lap 21. European GP, Nurburgring, 26th September 1999 #F1 https://t.co/Fp6szX4OQI However, he had a terrible F1 European GP finishing out of points, affecting his championship standings. The driver was struggling a lot due to wet conditions. He wanted to shift to wets, informing the team and pitting earlier than planned. The pit crew then came out with just three wet tires and realized the mistake a little late. They finally found the front right tire that had been missing. Surprisingly, the team wasted extra time trying to determine if they were using the same set of tires or not. Ervine stood there for almost 30 seconds and finished P7.

5 Carlos Sainz s unlucky day at the 2022 Dutch GP

Carlos Sainz had a Dutch GP to forget this year. While he qualified for P3, the Spaniard finished in P8 after a terrible pit stop with his team Ferrari. The driver pitted very early on Lap 15. [email protected] pit stop for Ferrari with Carlos Sainz #DutchGP848985712.7s pit stop for Ferrari with Carlos Sainz #DutchGP https://t.co/YvYrEw4xqM However, the team was not ready with his tires and had to hold Sainz for a long time. Meanwhile, a Ferrari wheel gun was left out, causing Sergio Perez to run over it. The team finally found the tires and released Sainz after a stop time of 12.7 seconds. The Spaniard would later also pick up a five-second penalty owing to an unsafe release in the pitlane. The driver was very unlucky that day. What's your favorite race of the 2022 season so far? Tell us in the comments below.. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Srijan Sen × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी