Since F1 is a sport of fine margins, teams are looking to gain every possible advantage, including at pit stops.
But, in this high-pressured environment, things can go wrong at times...
Failing to spot the stop sign at the exit of the pit lane, Hamilton rammed into Raikkonen, sending both of them out of the race.
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As fuel splattered onto Verstappen Sr's car, it caught fire, engulfing him and the pit crew in flames. Thanfully, no one was hurt.
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Lewis' slide into the gravel was a significant blow to his championship hopes. Ultimately, he lost to Kimi by 1 point.
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Ferrari gave the green light to Kimi while the rear tire was being attached. It not only cost him the race, but also broke the mechanic's leg.
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The Italian outfit has a problem with its pit signal light as Massa was wrongly allowed to leave with fuel hose still attached.
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