F1: Anatomy of a Sauber pit stop (+video)

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A Formula 1 pit stop of a tire change last only three seconds. Let's see one in super slow motion to analyse what's really going on.

This video produced by the Sauber Formula 1 team is a short "tutorial" on how to do a pit stop in 5 easy-to-follow steps.

Photo: Sauber F1 Team

During the pit stop, nineteen mechanics are busy lifting the car from the ground, changing the tires and making tiny adjustments to the Ferrari-powered C32.