Pit Stops

Pit Stops have been mandatory since GGPC's Beginnings, Pit Stops can happen when a racer has a technical issue that can be fixed by repairing, racer swithces, and the usual tire changing for different compounds

Pit Crew
Sometimes known as the pit team, They often work during a pit stop, Each pit crew members consist of: Tire Changers, Tire Carriers, Jackmen, Engineers, Radio Engineers and Team Headmasters

Tire Changers are the most common of the pit crew, They use pneumatic tire guns to remove a lug nut from a tire, which can be replaced by another tire compound carried by the tire carriers

Tire Carriers are often in 8, one for the removal, and one for replacement of the tire

Jackmen lifts the racer by using lever-type jacks to lift the car for tire changes, They are often in 2 with one in the front and one in the back, It is also known as the most hazardous role for a pit stop

Engineers are needed if necessary, They adjust or repair some technical issues and perform wing replacements

Radio Engineers give out any information or strategy for the racer in the middle of the race, They also tell them when to pit, and give out any warnings for incoming hazard

Team Headmasters are the team leader, Often in 1 or 2 cars, they give information to the pit crew upon their strategy, and decide if their strategy was all timed correctly, If not they can perform a "plan B"

1984
Mid-race refueling has been banned due to safety concerns about fuel spillage

1994
Due to the safety concerns about the pit crew, Pit stops must strictly have the pit crew lined up in the sides, rather than them having to rush infront of the racer

2009
The pitties now must wear a white paint job with their team logo in the sides, to avoid confusion with different racers in different teams because of their diverse paint jobs