Minimum Pit Stop Time

Minimum Pit Stop Time is a regulation in motorsport that requires vehicles to spend a predetermined amount of time in the pit lane during a pit stop, measured from entry to exit.

This rule serves multiple purposes: it enhances safety by preventing rushed service, levels the playing field between teams with different resources, and adds strategic elements to race planning. Teams must carefully consider when to make pit stops, knowing they'll be stationary for the mandated duration regardless of how quickly work is completed.

Different racing series implement this rule differently. For example, GT World Challenge Europe enforces a five-minute technical pit stop in endurance races, while WorldSBK measures the complete pit lane transit time. Penalties for early release typically include time additions or stop-and-go penalties.