P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A major contributing factor to Stake F1’s slow start to the current season has been an issue with its wheel nuts, consigning the team to average pit stops upwards of six times slower than their rivals.
Valtteri Bottas stated that the Stake F1 pit crew is not at fault for the slow pit stops and that no immediate changes are necessary from the crew’s side. Despite the team’s struggles in the pit lane during the first three races of the season, Bottas emphasized that the issue is being addressed. The team received a fine for a pit stop infringement and has yet to score any points this season. Bottas acknowledged that improvements are needed, particularly in resolving the pit stop problems that have impacted their race performances. The team is working on understanding and addressing the issues related to components and temperature variations affecting their pit stop efficiency. Bottas remains hopeful for significant improvements in the upcoming races, aiming for a better performance and faster pit stops to enhance their competitiveness in the F1 field.
