F1 News: Watch Red Bull Take On Insane Pit Stop Challenge

Red Bull has taken on an incredible pit stop challenge.

Red Bull has continued its staggering 2023 performance by executing a pit stop in total darkness in a mere 2.84 seconds. The Austrian team shared the incredible moment on YouTube.

Key Takeaways:

• Red Bull Racing has innovated a new pit stop technique by successfully completing a stop in pitch-black conditions. This 'Pitch Black Pit Stop' challenge required the crew to rely entirely on their trained muscle memory.
• In complete darkness, the team's pit crew, initially blindfolded for practice, achieved a pit stop time of 2.84 seconds on their tenth try. This time is impressively close to their own world record of 1.82 seconds, set at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Red Bull has once again proven its mettle in the highly competitive world of Formula One. After being overtaken by McLaren for the fastest pit stop record, the team responded by orchestrating a pit stop in complete darkness. This 'Pitch Black Pit Stop' required the pit crew to depend solely on their tactile senses and extensive training, a significant departure from the typical visually guided stops.

Oracle Red Bull Racing's sporting director, Jonathan Wheatley, praised the team's adaptability and teamwork. Wheatley commented, as quoted by Top Gear:

“The sense of sight, being able to see the car, your teammates and what you are doing are intrinsic to a successful stop, so having that taken away presented some serious hurdles.

“However, what soon became clear is how fluid the team are in their approach, communication, ability and cohesive spirit; that the task at hand was almost second nature. I’m certainly not saying that I would like to turn the lights out in a race, but being able to pull this off so succinctly, in the pitch black, shows what a well-oiled machine the crew is.”