pit stops yesterday and today

[ihckb2]

Wow what a difference.

 

 

 

http://devour.com/video/f1-pit-stops-1950-and-today/

[WestTexasS2K]

What a radical change.

[WestTexasS2K]

I didn't think they were ever going to get the right front wheel off he hit for 20 sec to get the spinner off.

[xcarguy]

I think I saw grass growing during that first pit stop.

[coffee break]

Need to compare to a tire and fuel stop, adding 0.5 sec.

[slomove]

I really like the precise torque adjustment in 1950. But maybe they had calibrated mallets?

[slngsht]

I really like the precise torque adjustment in 1950. But maybe they had calibrated mallets?

that was what stood out to me.

 

... and, how're you supposed to drink tea during the stop now.

[ihckb2]

I'm surprised the driver didn't get out to have a pee.

[AndyB]

Titled F1 pitstops then they show the Indy 500???

[11Budlite]

Titled F1 pitstops then they show the Indy 500???

 

I'm pretty sure that the Indy 500 was part of the F1 schedule in the 50's.