Other drivers, to prevent being undercut, also responded with pit stops to change tires in the next lap.
This included Zhou Guanyu.
During the pit stop for a tire change, Zhou Guanyu himself had no operational issues, but Alfa Romeo's tire change crew performed steadily, taking 6.34 seconds.
The reason was that the mechanic for the right rear wheel had to fit the bolt three times before tightening Zhou Guanyu's right rear wheel.
Due to the tire change crew's courageous performance, Zhou Guanyu came out of the pit lane directly at the rear, with a time gap of 5 seconds from Magelsen, who was second to last.
The advantage gained from the safety car pit stop, thanks to Russell, was completely lost now.
This might just be what they call the conservation of energy.
At this moment, it was almost time for the leading group of drivers to make their pit stops.
In Verstappen's team radio, the Red Bull strategy team was also calculating when Verstappen should pit.
