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pit stop
[ pit stop ]
noun
- 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.
- Informal. any brief stop, as during a ride or trip in an automobile, so that one may get refreshments, use a restroom, etc.
- a place where one makes such stops.
pit stop
noun
- motor racing a brief stop made at a pit by a racing car for repairs, refuelling, etc
- informal.any stop made during a car journey for refreshment, rest, or refuelling
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pit stop1
Example Sentences
Verstappen led until the first pit stops, when he served the penalty and dropped behind Piastri, who controlled the race from there to take his third win in five grands prix this season.
He claimed that Piastri had forced him off, but the stewards disagreed and gave the Dutchman his penalty, which he served at his pit stop.
"If Oscar gets into the lead, you'll probably see a repeat of Bahrain. If we stay in the order we qualified, I think it could be a tight race until the pit stops."
That in itself would have gained Norris time - he'd probably have emerged ahead of Russell after the pit stops without the penalty.
Verstappen had a difficult race in Bahrain including delays at both pit stops, one with the pit-lane traffic light system and one with fitting a front wheel.
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