How Free Pitstop work in Formula One? The F1 rules that every fan needs to know

Motorsport is a competition about who is the fastest one to compete in a race, and you will also agree that Formula One is no exception. However, the reality of Formula One is far more complicated than that, and the team has spent a plethora of money on getting the best strategy ever to get their cars to the checkered flag first.

The F1 skills can be seen as intimidating for a new fan who has just started tuning in, expecting to watch the world's fastest car simply battle it out. When the words and expressions seem undercutting and overcutting, it might wrap your head around them all.

However, just like in another sport, watching more races will help you learn the language of F1 and develop a whole new appreciation for your Sunday viewing followers.

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Formula One overcut works on the same theory of running on one set of faster tyres while the competitors are going slower

Meanwhile, as the above video showcases, the Formula One overcut works on the same theory of running on one set of faster tyres while the competitors are going slower. Meanwhile, this overcut sees a driver running on a set of tyres longer and faster after a rival has pitted in this. In addition, overcuts are far less common than undercuts because teams generally won't pit their racer if they think they will be slower on the second set of tyres, but this does not take place.

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On the other hand, if the safety car comes on the track during or near the windows, taking the pit spot while other racers must drive slower, which is often named as a fee fit spot. Meanwhile, the calculated time loss is compared to the cars going at full speed around the circuit.

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