The 15 Fastest Pit Stops in Formula 1 History – Ranked

April 25, 2025 Rasmus Kristensen

In Formula 1, races are often won and lost not just on the track, but in the pit lane. A flawless pit stop can shave off crucial tenths of a second, reshuffle the order, and even decide championships.

Over the years, teams have pushed the limits of precision and coordination to deliver record-breaking pit stops. From Red Bull’s legendary efficiency to McLaren’s world-record performance, here are the 15 fastest pit stops in F1 history — each one a masterclass in speed, timing, and teamwork.

15. Ferrari – 1.97 seconds (Sebastian Vettel, USA GP 2019)

In Austin, Ferrari’s crew delivered an outstanding 1.97-second stop for Sebastian Vettel.
It was a rare glimpse of near-perfection from the Italian team during a challenging season.
The efficiency helped Vettel maintain his position during a tightly packed midfield battle.

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14. Red Bull Racing – 1.97 seconds (Max Verstappen, Chinese GP 2019)

Red Bull has always excelled in pit lane precision, and this 1.97-second stop in Shanghai proved it.
Verstappen gained valuable time in a race where every second mattered.
The crew’s coordination was clinical, reaffirming their reputation for pit stop supremacy.

13. Ferrari – 1.95 seconds (Charles Leclerc, Austrian GP 2024)

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At the Red Bull Ring, Ferrari executed a textbook 1.95-second stop for Charles Leclerc.
This lightning-quick service gave Leclerc an edge on a track where strategy is crucial.
It was one of several signs that Ferrari’s pit crew had stepped up their game in 2024.

12. Red Bull Racing – 1.95 seconds (Sergio Pérez, Miami GP 2024)

Red Bull’s pit team matched Ferrari’s pace with this identical 1.95-second stop for Checo in Miami.
It demonstrated the consistency and technical sharpness that define their operations.
The stop was key to keeping Pérez competitive in a race marked by high tire wear.

11. Ferrari – 1.94 seconds (Charles Leclerc, Miami GP 2024)

Ferrari repeated their stellar pit form in Miami with a sub-1.95-second stop for Leclerc.
Executed under intense pressure, the crew nailed the timing perfectly.
It was a major factor in keeping the Monegasque within range of the podium fight.

10. Red Bull Racing – 1.92 seconds (Max Verstappen, Spanish GP 2024)

F1, Max verstappen, Halo, Red Bull — cristiano barni / Shutterstock.com

In Barcelona, Red Bull’s mechanics once again delivered under pressure with a 1.92-second stop.
Verstappen’s slick tire change was part of a carefully crafted strategy.
It allowed him to rejoin in clear air and execute the next phase of the race plan seamlessly.

9. Williams – 1.92 seconds (Felipe Massa, European GP 2016)

Williams stunned the F1 world in Baku with a record-setting 1.92-second stop for Massa.
It was a rare moment of brilliance in the team’s post-2014 decline.
The performance stood as the benchmark for years and remains a historic highlight.

8. Red Bull Racing – 1.91 seconds (Pierre Gasly, British GP 2019)

Red Bull Racing, pit stop — Michael Cola / Shutterstock.com

At Silverstone, Red Bull’s pit crew pulled off a 1.91-second marvel for Pierre Gasly.
The perfect coordination ensured he gained track position in a fiercely competitive pack.
Even during a turbulent season for Gasly, the team’s pit work never faltered.

7. McLaren – 1.90 seconds (Oscar Piastri, Mexican GP 2024)

McLaren, pit stop — cristiano barni / Shutterstock.com

McLaren’s crew showed off their speed and timing in Mexico with a 1.90-second stop for Piastri.
The young Aussie benefitted from flawless execution to stay ahead of his rivals.
It marked another step in McLaren’s rise back to the sharp end of F1.

6. Red Bull Racing – 1.90 seconds (Sergio Pérez, Hungarian GP 2023)

Budapest’s twisty layout makes pit timing critical, and Red Bull delivered for Pérez in style.
His 1.90-second stop helped him leapfrog key rivals and manage tire degradation.
It also reinforced Red Bull’s unmatched ability to deliver under race pressure.

5. Red Bull Racing – 1.88 seconds (Max Verstappen, German GP 2019)

Germany 2019 was a chaotic race, but Red Bull’s crew stayed calm with this 1.88-second effort.
Verstappen’s stop was part of a masterclass in wet-weather strategy.
It proved that even in the toughest conditions, Red Bull’s precision never drops.

4. Red Bull Racing – 1.86 seconds (Alex Albon, Portuguese GP 2020)

In Portimão, Albon received one of the fastest pit services in history at just 1.86 seconds.
The stop was flawless and helped him keep pace in the high-speed Algarve layout.
It showed Red Bull’s depth, delivering record stops even for their second driver.

3. Red Bull Racing – 1.86 seconds (Max Verstappen, Russian GP 2020)

Just like his teammate weeks earlier, Verstappen received a 1.86-second rocket stop in Sochi.
The precision was identical, highlighting how fine-tuned Red Bull’s processes had become.
These twin efforts pushed the envelope of what was mechanically and physically possible.

2. Red Bull Racing – 1.82 seconds (Max Verstappen, Brazilian GP 2019)

At Interlagos, Red Bull came within a hair’s breadth of breaking the world record.
Verstappen’s 1.82-second stop was vital in clinching one of the most dramatic wins of his career.
It was a showcase of elite coordination, timing, and execution under intense pressure.

1. McLaren – 1.80 seconds (Lando Norris, Qatar GP 2023)

Under the night lights of Lusail, McLaren set a new world record with a 1.80-second stop.
Lando Norris barely had time to blink before he was back on track.
It was a stunning display of perfection — speed, choreography, and engineering at its best.