Published Date:
12 July 2010
By Damien Lucas
Digital editor
Red Bull's racing pit crew were integral in Aston Clinton racer Mark Webber's iconic Formula 1 pit stop in the streets of London.
As Big Ben struck 6am, the Red Bull pit team – waited for The Stag pub owner and world-title challenging Aussie to come roaring up to the gates of the Houses of Parliament to practice a full Formula 1 pit stop.
Usually surrounded by the deafening sound of a racecourse and the smell of burning rubber, the stunt captivated onlookers and commuters on Parliament Square as they warmed up ahead of the weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone - which was won in glorious style by Webber.
The secret to the team's success is 'slow is fast' which relies heavily on; deep breathing, slowing your heartbeat down and methodical thinking.
Since the banning of fuel changes in Formula 1 races, the crew are no longer granted the luxury of eight second pit stops and now have to work to three seconds.
In this exclusive BHTV web video, pit crew team members - who were so instrumental in helping Webber to his maiden British GP win, give insight to their adrenaline, excitement, preparation and training along with Webber's appreciation of his well oiled pit crew.
For all the reaction, news and pictures from Sunday's British GP, see next week's Bucks Herald, out Wednesday.
Click 'Play' now to see the video.
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Last Updated:
12 July 2010 9:31 AM
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