Pit Lane

Pit Lane is a dedicated service area that runs parallel to the main racetrack where cars can stop for maintenance, tire changes, and other service operations during a race.

Located typically alongside the start/finish straight, the pit lane connects to the track at both ends and contains individual garage spaces (pit boxes) for each team. During pit stops, skilled crew members perform rapid services like tire changes, which can take less than three seconds in Formula 1, or make critical mechanical adjustments.

For safety reasons, pit lanes have strict speed limits (typically 50-80 km/h depending on the racing series) and specific regulations governing when and how drivers can enter and exit. In many motorsports, strategic pit stop timing can dramatically influence race outcomes.