Pit Crew

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Formula One Grand Prix is a world-class motor race. As Formula One [F1] is a single-seat racing car, it may seem the game depends on the driver, but it is actually a game that requires teamwork.

The racing team includes pit crew members in addition to the driver, manager, and director. The record can be poor when the tires wear during the race, and so tire change is a must. A pit stop is a place where a racing vehicle stops during a race for new tires. The mechanics who work there are the pit crew.

It takes less than three seconds for about 20 pit crew members to change four tires. The pit crew is very important for car maintenance to be done as quickly, accurately, and safely as possible in a fierce speed race where 0.01 second difference gives them victory. Pit crew members’ moving in perfect order to do their own role is another highlight of the Formula One.

Today is the age of limitless competition just like the Formula One in which faster one than others can survive. But it doesn’t seem that being fast is everything. It’s because when mutual cooperation is smooth, competitiveness too can be strengthened.