pit stop

[ pit stop ]

noun

1. Auto Racing. a stop in the pits during a race, in which a competing car receives gasoline, a change of tires, or other servicing or repair.
2. Informal. any brief stop, as during a ride or trip in an automobile, so that one may get refreshments, use a restroom, etc.
3. a place where one makes such stops.

pit stop

noun

1. motor racing a brief stop made at a pit by a racing car for repairs, refuelling, etc
2. informal.
   any stop made during a car journey for refreshment, rest, or refuelling

Word History and Origins

Origin of pit stop¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Should there be a change to the rules allowing tyres changes in red-flag conditions to remove the free pit stop advantage?

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Another example is Pierre Gasly’s win for Alpha Tauri at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, when a pit stop just before a red flag led to the Frenchman being promoted to third, behind Lewis Hamilton, who had a penalty, and Lance Stroll, who still needed to stop.

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Did Norris and McLaren drop the ball with their pit stop?

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Stella said both McLaren drivers had asked for fresh tyres and he would rather take the shorter pit stop that comes with a VSC than risk not finishing - especially with the constructors’ championship, which the team still lead, as a “priority”.

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Tsunoda, who had run strongly in third place for so long before his pit stop at one-third distance, took eighth, ahead of team-mate Lawson, and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, who at least scored a point after a desperate weekend for the seven-time champion.

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