P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Zhou Guanyu experienced a similar pit-stop issue during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that Valtteri Bottas suffered from in the Bahrain season-opener.
Valtteri Bottas acknowledged that Stake F1’s recent struggles with race pace and pit-stop errors should serve as a “wake-up call.” During the Bahrain Grand Prix, Bottas faced a 52.4-second pit-stop due to a wheel nut issue, marking one of the longest pit-stops in his F1 career. Similarly, Zhou Guanyu encountered a similar problem at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, hindering his chances of scoring points. Both drivers finished disappointingly, in P17 and P18, highlighting the team’s challenges regarding pit strategy and pace. Bottas emphasized the need for improvement, not just in performance but also operational efficiency, given the consecutive pit-stop issues faced by the drivers. Looking ahead, the team is working on resolving these issues before the upcoming races to capitalize on scoring opportunities in a competitive F1 midfield.
