Has Ferrari F1 finally found the solution to their pit stop mistakes?

The importance of pit stops in F1 racing should never be underestimated. A good pit stop can mean the difference between winning P1 and P2. A split second spent too much in the pit lane can result in drivers losing a race. Some teams like Red Bull specialize in this aspect of the sport. The Austrian team is admired for its lightning-fast pit stops, but at the other end of the spectrum is a team like Ferrari.

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The Maranello-based outfit isn’t exactly famous for its pit stops, which are more known for their mistakes. There seems to be some improvement this year, however.

The first two races can be counted as a success for the Scuderia. Not only have they shown a good pace and got pretty good results, but they also avoided their typical pit box mistakes. This can be due to two main reasons.

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First, it seems like Ferrari is exercising a little caution. A normally good pit stop has to be very quick. But it feels like Ferrari doesn’t mind adding a few milliseconds if it means doing a good job.

You are obviously not under pressure to win the championship. Perhaps they think a good pit stop with no mistakes is better than a quick and hasty pit stop that could endanger the race as a whole if it goes wrong.

Second, there is also speculation that Ferrari has finally modified the thread on its wheel nut. This prevents the wheel nut from being threaded over and jamming, which delays a pit stop.

If Ferrari can hold up their pit stop game, they could finish 3rd

Formula 1 F1. Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna. Autodromo Enzo and Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. in action during qualifying REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini

After two races it is clear that the Italian team is a much improved version of themselves from last year. The results have been very positive and so far there has been nothing to criticize.

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The only obstacle is that their main rival for third place, McLaren, does a little better than them. However, Carlos Sainz knows how Ferrari can beat his old team.

It will be a case of who is most consistent between the two throughout the season. Mistakes are inevitable in a season of 23 races, but which team is better at handling itself and minimizing mistakes will be ahead.

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