Listening - How a Formula 1 Pit Stop Works

Watch the below and complete the following activities.

VOCABULARY

• speed limit (0:30): the maximum allowed speed
• The speed limit on most circuits is 80 kilometers per hour.

• steering wheel (0:53): the wheel used to control the direction of a car
• The driver pressed a button on the steering wheel.

• pinpoint accuracy (1:05): extreme precision
• The pit crew positioned themselves with pinpoint accuracy.

• wheel gun (2:29): a tool used to remove and attach wheels quickly
• The wheel gun spins at up to 15,000 RPM.

• lock nut (2:50): a single bolt that holds the wheel in place
• An F1 tire is secured with just one lock nut.

• torque (2:40): a twisting force that causes rotation
• The wheel gun applies torque to loosen the wheel.

• aerodynamics (5:51): how air moves around the car, affecting speed
• Adjusting the front wing changes the car's aerodynamics.

• crew chief (6:15): the person in charge of the pit crew
• The crew chief gives the final confirmation before the car leaves.

• traffic light (5:00): a signal that tells the driver when to go
• The driver watches the traffic light until it turns green.

• overshoot (1:09): to go past the intended stopping point
• If the driver overshoots, the team has to adjust.

ACTIVITIES

1 - Choose the correct answer.

2 - True or False?

3 - Complete the sentences. Use words from the vocabulary list.

4 - Write a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) describing your role in a Formula 1 pit stop. What is your job? How do you help the team? What happens if you make a mistake?