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Gone in 1.88 seconds: The secrets of record Formula One pit stops

Until this season, the previous record was 1.92sec [Courtesy]

Blink and you miss it. In the last few weeks, the cutting-edge of Formula One technology, coupled with old-fashioned muscle and hand-eye co-ordination, has witnessed record-breaking pit stops.

At the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in mid-July, Red Bull managed to change the four wheels of Pierre Gasly's car in a mind-boggling 1.91sec.

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