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Hungarian GP 2003

BMW Williams mechanics complete a pit stop

Die Schauspielerin Dolly Buster zu Besuch in der Benetton-Box

Benetton mechanics watch the lap times in pts

Ralf Schumachers car receiving service but Ralf will not rejoin the race

Marc Gene on the grid

Renault pit crew one second before service

Michael Schumacher passing his cheering team

Juan Pablo Montoya and his engineers preparing for the race

Michael Schumacher celebrates his 200th Grand Prix with his mechanics

Unexpected pit stop of Juan Pablo Montoya with smoking brake disks

TGC4

Podium ceremony with cheering crowds of mechanics

Photographer Nigel Snowdon approaches the group of John Wyer and Gulf mechanics Robin and Alan next to the Gulf Mirage Ford and an Aston Martin DB3 with its owner Richard Pilkington in front of Hôtel de France in Chateau du Loir

Jochen Rindt prepares for qualifying in the first Lotus-Cosworth 72C

BRM mechanics work on John Surtees' BRM P139

Jackie Stewart's Matra-Cosworth MS10 is being equipped in front of the engineering truck

Jackie Stewart's Matra-Cosworth MS10 is being prepared

Jim Clark and one of the Lotus mechanics

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, beeing pushed back to the pits during qualifying session at Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Thursday afternoon in preparation for the Grand Prix: Force India F1 Team, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

A Mercedes mechanic responsable for radiator cooling on the grid

Ferrari pit crew looking for their driver, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Winner Nico Rosberg crowd-surfing with his Mercedes mechanics, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nelson Piquet with BMW mechanics and Paul Rosche (3rd from the right), Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Warm-up for the Ferrari pit crew

Lewis Hamilton hug his mechanics, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Waiting for their World Champion: Mercedes team at the pit wall, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari

Lotus-Renault pits

Lotus mechanics having a break, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

A very happy German Grand Prix 2014 winner: Nico Rosberg

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, back to the pits during Friday morning practice session, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Red Bull Racing mechanics relaxing on the pit wall, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sergio Perez, Force India, back to the pits after the 3rd practice session on Saturday morning

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, did not manage to get through Q2 in Saturday's qualifying, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Red Bull mechanics practice pit stops

Mechanics at work on Alonso’s Ferrari

The mechanics have prepared the Red Bull race car on the grid

McLaren mechanics prepare for a brief service

an webbers auto

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, is pushed to his grid position

Motivated Ferrari mechanics push their race car to scrutineering

The McLaren crew await their driver

Red Bull mechanics push Sebastian Vettel to the front row of the grid

Cheering Lotus mechanics run to parc ferme

Red Bull mechanics push Sebastian Vettel to the front row of the grid

Lewis Hamilton's race car is positioned on its grid position by the Mercedes GP mechanics

Lewis Hamilton is pushed to his grid position by the Mercedes GP mechanics

Mechanics work on the 1.5 turbo charged Benetton-BMW B186 of Fabi and Berger, Hungaroring, 1st Hungrian Grand Prix, 1986

Tyre pressure control on Senna's Lotus, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1986

Benetton had just signed a sponsorship deal with the Toleman team and Teo Fabi was able to achive pole position in an improved car, German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1985

Ferrari 126C4 V6 turbo engine, preseason test at Imola, Italy, 1984

Ferrari 126C4 V6 turbo engine, preseason test at Imola, Italy, 1984

Swiss driver Jo Siffert gets his BRM P160 refueled, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1971

Stunned mechanics watch the exciting race in Red Bull pits

Jenson Button poses with the McLaren team for a group photo

Polesetter Lewis Hamilton shakes hands with a McLaren mechanic in parc ferme after qualifying

Toro Rosso mechanics prepare Ricciardo's race car on the grid

Ferrari mechanics push Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso to their grid positions

Michael Schumacher is pushed to his grid position by the Mercedes GP mechanics

McLaren mechanics take care of the black gold

A busy grid is cleared, the mechanics run to their pits

Pole setter Lewis Hamilton is pushed to front grid position by the McLaren mechanics

Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, is pushed to pole position

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren passes the cheering mechanics after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix

The GP2 mechanics drag their equipment to pitlane

The Ferrai mechanics celebrate besides parc ferme Alonso's achievement

Ferrari mechanics guard Alonso's race car on first grid position

Mechanics push a Toro Rosso race car under cover

Mechanics push a Toro Rosso race car under cover

A wounded Sauber pit crew mechanic is transported to the ambulance

Kamui Kobayashi comes to Sauber pits besides the racing line and hits the mechanics on his right side

Kamui Kobayashi comes to Sauber pits besides the racing line and hits the mechanics on his right side

Kamui Kobayashi comes to Sauber pits besides the racing line and hits the mechanics on his right side

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, has his rear left tyre put on with a short delay

Jenson Button stops in McLaren pits

Red Bull Racing mechanics sit in pits, watch the exciting race and wait for their deployment

Caterham mechanics watch the race in pits

Jo Bonnier (S, in the car) and Masten Gregory (USA, far left) exchange driver's seat for their Lola T70 Mk.3B GT Chevrolet SL76/151, Le Mans 24h, 1969

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, on the grid with mechanics swirling around

Sergio Perez comes in for a pit stop

Vettel's grid girl keeps the snappers away from the busy Red Bull mechanics

Lotus mechanics take care of the Renault's rear

Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso

Pastor Maldonado is reversed to Williams pits

Clean refueling at Alfa Romeo pits

Pitstop including refueling of Paul Hawkins' (AUS) and Rolf Stommelen's (D) Porsche 910/8 024 S-ZL 224

For repair purposes the mechanics dismounted the bodywork of Tim Schenken's (AUS) Ferrari 312 PB #0894

Eberhard Sindel (D) and Dieter Benz (D) in pits with the Porsche 911 S entered by Rallye Gemeinschaft Ulm

Porsche mechanics try to reveal the cause of spilled oil on the engine bonnet of the Porsche 906 156 driven by Gerhard Koch (D) and Christian Poirot (F)

Pitstop of Vic Elford's (GB) and Jochen Neerpasch's (D) Porsche 910 #014

The second placed Ferrari 312 PB #0878 of Jacky Ickx (B) and Clay Regazzoni (CH) in pits

The second placed Ferrari 312 PB #0878 of Jacky Ickx (B) and Clay Regazzoni (CH) is being prepared in pits whilst Jacky Ickx waits at the pitwall

Pit stop and change of driver of Jacky Ickx (B) and John Surtees (GB) on Ferrari 512 S #1038

Ferrari mechanics guard their Ferrari car's rear against curious views on the grid

Jean Todt and a Ferrari mechanic look after a tumbled colleague after Kimi's pit stop

Dancing mechanics performing a colourful ballet around the Red Bull racing car

The second placed Matra-Simca MS670 02 is being serviced by Equipe Matra-Simca Shell mechanics

The Ferrari 312 PB #0878 has some overheating problems as you can see on jumping Clay Regazzoni's (CH) oil-spilled overall

Jacky Ickx (B) stands besides the Ferrari 312 PB #0878 and listens to what Clay Regazzoni (CH) talks to Mauro Forghieri whilst mechanics try to fix the overheating issue

Jo Siffert (CH) waits besides the Porsche 908/03 012 whilst mechanics try to fix chassis problems

David York with Pedro Rodriguez at Porsche pits

Siffert's Porsche mechanics wait for their next commitment

Everybody awaits Jim Clark in pits

Monza 1963: Dan Gurney on Brabham-Climax BT7 retires after 64 Grand Prix laps with fuel injection failure

Dunlop mechanics work on their tyres

24h Le Mans 1971: The winning Porsche 917K 053 of Helmut Marko (A) and Gijs van Lennep (NL) in pits

Vic Elford lässt seinen später zweitplatzierten Porsche 908/2 betanken, auf der Boxenmauer steht Fahrerkollege Umberto Maglioli, Targa Florio 1969

Pitstop at night of Mike Spence's (GB) and Phil Hill's (USA) Chaparral 2F Chevrolet 2F001

Porsche mechanics have a break on the pitwall

Brabham mechanics prepairing Rolf Stommelen's car no 21, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1970

Spy view through the engine cover of a Porsche 917/10 TC

Spy view through the engine cover of FranÁois Cevert's (F) McLaren M8F Chevrolet at the busy mechanics

Night shift at Porsche pits, at front busy with car no. 268, Richard Attwood's (GB) and Brian Redman's (GB) Porsche 908/02 012

Victorious Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) carresses team mate Richard Attwood (GB) after gaining first place in John Wyer's Porsche 917K 034/013, 1000km Zeltweg 1971

Vic Elford's and Gérard Larrousse's Porsche 917K on the grid before he start of the 1000 km Spa 1971

Mike Parkes (GB) enters his business car, the later fourth placed Ferrari 512 S #1008 is being prepared

Heavy technical operations on the Ferrari 512 S Spyder #1042 spark plugs

The winning Porsche 917K 016 of Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) and Leo Kinnunen (SF) finishes the honoury lap with many mechanics as passengers

The Lola T70 Mk.3B GT Chevrolet SL76/146 of Teddy Pilette (B) and Gustave Gosselin (B) is being prepared in paddock

Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) with the Matra mechanics behind the Matra MS650 0

Additional ice helps to cool down the engine

Jo Siffert's (CH) and Brian Redman's (GB) Porsche 908 LH 026 is being prepared in pits

The Porsche 908 LH 027 of Udo Sch¸tz (D) and Gerhard Mitter (D) is being prepared

Briggs Cunningham's (USA) repaired Jaguar E-type Lightweight S850664 5115 WK gains 9th position after a service in pits

A battered Jaguar engine cover is being repaired under pressure in Briggs Cunningham's pits

Graham Hill (GB) hands over to Richie Ginther (USA) while spectators watch the refueling. The Rover-BRM Turbine entered by Owen Racing Organisation was not classified as 'Invited entry'.

The 'red pig' Mercedes Benz SEL 6.8 AMG of Hans Heyer (D) and Clemens Schickentanz (D) becomes second placed and wins the group classement

Porsche mechanics (Klaus Bischof, rear right hand) await their deployment during the 24h Le Mans 1974

Nighly pitstop of seventh placed Vic Elford (GB) and Ben Pon (NL) in the Porsche 906 154

24h Le Mans 1971: The Porsche 917L #042 driven by Gerard Larrousse (F) and Vic Elford (GB) both drivers on the far right, is being refueled at Martini International Racing Team pits, Helmut Bott in front observes the procedure whilst engineer Helmut Flegel holds the light

Jacky Ickx and a mechanic wait at pits for Jackie Oliver in the race winning Ford GT40 #1075

24h Le Mans 1970: A deserved sip of the winner's champagne for the Porsche mechanics

Nightly pit stop of Peter Schetty (CH) with the Ferrari 512 S #1038

Nightly pit stop of the fourth placed Ferrari 512 S #1014 driven by Sam Posey (USA) and Ronnie Bucknum (USA)

The later winning Porsche 917K #016 entered by J. W. Automotive Engineering

The Porsche 911 T of Gianfranco Bonetto ejects from the pits during the 1969 Targa Florio

The Porsche 908 LH #030 of Udo Sch¸tz (D) and Gerhard Mitter (D) is being refueled

Charlie Kemp's (USA) Porsche 917/10 TC is being prepared for the Can-Am race on the grid

Matra mechanics work at the Simca engine

At pits GÈrard Larrousse's (F) and Henri Pescarolo's (F) Matra-Simca MS670B 01 with no. 5, besides the Matra-Simca MS670B 03 of FranÁois Cevert (F) and Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)

The Porsche Carrera RSR 911 360 0020 R2 of Porsche Sonauto BP Racing is being refueled

Tyres with hand-cut grooves are being cleaned for the next session

A Ferrari 312 PB is being pushed through the pitlane

Spy view at the engine of Dieter Glemser's (D) and Alex Soler-Roig's (E) Ford Capri RS 2600

An old farm house at Le Mans works fine as Porsche 'garage' in the week before the 24h race

For repair purposes the mechanics dismounted the engine cover to Tim Schenken's (AUS) Ferrari 312 PB #0894

For repair purposes the mechanics dismounted the engine cover to Tim Schenken's (AUS) Ferrari 312 PB #0894

A Porsche mechanic carries a fire extinguisher on his back

During a pit stop Vic Elford takes the winning Porsche 908/03 008 over from Gerard Larrousse

Pit stop of winning driver pair Richard Attwood (GB) and Hans Herrmann (D) on Porsche 917K 023

The Porsche 911T of Claude Ballot-Lena (F) and Guy Chasseuil (F) passes the Porsche pits with all tools put in order for the next operation

Dunlop mechanics prepare tyres in the paddock

The whole Red Bull Racing team celebrates the superior success with Renault engineers subsequent to the podium ceremony after the Brazilian GP

The whole Red Bull Racing team celebrates the superior success with Renault engineers subsequent to the podium ceremony after the Brazilian GP

The whole RBR team celebrates the superior success subsequent to the podium ceremony after the Brazilian GP

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull Racing mechanics and funny moustaches their season's ultimate pole position hence braking Nigel Mansell's record of 14 pole positions in one season

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull Racing mechanics and funny moustaches their season's ultimate pole position hence braking Nigel Mansell's record of 14 pole positions in one season

Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull Racing mechanics and funny moustaches their season's ultimate pole position hence braking Nigel Mansell's record of 14 pole positions in one season

Sebastian Vettel and his Red Bull Racing pit stop crew pose with 'Kinky Kylie' for the season's final group shot

Salvatore organises the office behind the Ferrari Media motorhome

The colourfully inked arms of a Pirelli mechanic

Team Lotus mechanics take intensive care of their 'black gold'

Alain Prost, McLaren-Honda, German GP Hockenheim 1989

As usual, the gentlemen from the Red Bull riding service guard the secrets of Kinky Kiley's rear side

As usual, the gentlemen from the Red Bull riding service guard the secrets of Kinky Kiley's butt under supervision of chief mechanic Kenny Handkammer

As usual, the gentlemen from the Red Bull riding service guard the secrets of Kinky Kiley's butt

Busy mechanics make space on the grid for Webbers arriving Red Bull-Renault car

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes

McLaren mechanics sit on the pitwall and wait for the car to come in again

Mark Webber is pushed backwards to Red Bull pits

Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel are pushed backwards to pits during qualifying

Sebastian Vettel is pushed backwards to pits during the qualifying pit stops by the Red Bull mechanics

Vitaly Petrov discusses with the Renault GP engineers in pits

Vitaly Petrov discusses in the pits with the Renault GP engineers

Vitaly Petrov discusses with the Renault GP engineers in pits

Sebastian Vettel and his mechanics burst in laughs as the song 'Who let the dogs out?' is played in the pits whilst the session is stopped because a wild dog is hunted on the race track

Sebastian Vettel and his mechanics burst in laughs as the song 'Who let the dogs out?' is played in the pits whilst the session is stopped because a wild dog is hunted on the race track

One of Niki Lauda's mechanics is very exited about the Austrians 3rd F1 World Championship title

Rosberg's Mercedes is serviced at Mercedes Grand Prix pits

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull Racing team after winning the F1 constructor championship

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull Racing team after winning the F1 constructor championship

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and the whole Red Bull Racing team celebrate winning the F1 constructor championship after the Korean GP

Pit stop of Vitaly Petrov at Lotus Renault GP pits after his collision with Schumacher

Bruno Senna changes tyres at Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna changes tyres at Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna changes tyres at Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna changes tyres at Lotus Renault GP pits

Mercedes mechanics have fun on the grid

Petrov's Renault on the grid

Massa's Ferrari on the grid

Kamui Kobayashi, Sauber F1 Team

Pastor Maldonado, Williams

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari

The newly crowned youngest double World Champion Sebastian Vettel and the Constructor's Champion Red Bull Racing team celebrate their achievement

The newly crowned youngest double World Champion Sebastian Vettel comes to his waiting Red Bull Racing team to celebrate his achievement

Jenson Button celebrates his victory with the whole McLaren team

Third placed and new World Champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme

Mercedes GP mechanics in pits during the race

Ferrari mechanics in pits during the race

A female Renault mechanic in pits during the race

Toro Rosso mechanics in pits during the race

Force India mechanics in pits during the race

McLaren mechanics take care of the Pirelli pneus

Marta mechanics and Stewart's wife Helen

Marta mechanics having lunch

Kenny Handkammer (3rd lefthand)

Michael Schumacher's race mechanics prepare the Mercedes car on the eighth grid position

Jenson Button backs to McLaren pits

Kovalainen to Team Lotus pits

Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa are pushed backwards into Ferrari pits during qualifying

Sebastian Vettel with his race engineer Guillaume Rocquelin besides the Red Bull-Renault on pole position

Mercedes mechanics await the race car

Bruno Senna stops at Lotus Renault GP pits

The Lotus Renault GP pit crew waits for their driver

The McLaren pit crew practises pit stops

Mechanics take a look at the engine of the Ferrari 512 S #1034 driven by Arturo Merzario (I) and Clay Regazzoni (CH)

The Ferrari 512 S #1030 is being quickly repaired whilst the other Ferrari 512 S #1014 ejects from pits

Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren returns from celebrating with his mechanics besides parc ferme

Race winner Jenson Button of McLaren celebrates with his mechanics besides parc ferme, covered by eager media representatives

Second placed Sebastian Vettel watches race winner Jenson Button of McLaren celebrating with his mechanics besides parc ferme

The Mercedes Grand Prix pit crew awaits the driver

A view into McLaren pits during an exciting race

A McLaren mechanic dries the pit stop spots

Jenson Button stops at McLaren pits

Jenson Button is pushed by McLaren mechanics to his third grid posion

Mark Webber is pushed to grid by the Red Bull mechanics

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP, practises pit stops on Friday morning

Mechanics work on the Ferrari engine in the pits

A Red Bull mechanic cleans a soft Pirelli tyre (red = super soft)

A busy HRT mechanic pulls a tyre train from Pirelli to his garage

Alastair Caldwell, McLaren's team manager, cleans the grid from dirt, Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama, 1976

The Ferrari pit crew waits for Massa

Race winner Hamilton returns from his McLaren mechanics to parc ferme through a bunch of photographers

McLaren mechanics cheer for race winner Hamilton

The Red Bull bouncers guard their vehicle well

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

The Ferrari team members cheer and celebrate behind the parc ferme fencing

The Red Bull pit crew watches the race on a screen

The mechanics and engineers rush across the grid as the cars proceed to formation lap

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso is pushed by mechanics to third grid position

The Red Bull team on Vettel's helmet

Siffert's Porsche mechanics wait for their next commitment

CHEZ NOLDI

The Lotus pit crew is prepared for the pit stop

Busy mechanics work in Mercedes pits on Thursday afternoon

Busy mechanics work in Sauber pits on Thursday afternoon

Busy mechanics work in Ferrari pits on Thursday afternoon

McLaren mechanics prepare the tyres

Red Bull mechanics prepare the tyres

McLaren mechanics and engineers prepare Kovalainen's car

Third placed Mark Webber is welcomed at parc ferme by cheering Red Bull mechanics

As the race is re-started, Red Bull mechanics dry the tarmac in front of the pits for Vettel's stops

As the race is re-started, Red Bull mechanics dry the tarmac in front of the pits for Vettel's stops

Red Bull mechanics cover Vettel's damaged car

Sebastian Vettel's damaged Red Bull-Renault is collected by the mechanics on Friday morning

JPS-Lotus car back in pits for cleansing after it whent off the track and plowed a wheat field

A crowded grid prepares for the restart of the race with 6 laps to go, Red Bull mechanics swirl around Vettel's car in the first row.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, waits for the race to be re-started.

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, waits for the race to be re-started.

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP, prepares for the race.

Nico Rosberg's smashed Mercedes GP car brought back to pits after the third free practice.

Red Bull chief mechanic Kenny Handkammer in front of the pits.

Pit stop of Narain Karthikeyan, HRT-Cosworth

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes

Red Bull mechanics make sure no one can see what they're cooking.

The usual spying game - Red Bull protects its secrets!

Mechanics hiding the secrets of super fast Red Bull-Renault.

Jackie Stewart's Tyrrell-Cosworth 003 disassembled in pits

Jackie Stewart's Tyrrell-Cosworth 003 disassembled in pits

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme, receiving congrats from the cheering Red Bull team

Sebastian Vettel passes his cheering Red Bull Racing team, winning his fourth GP out of five so far this season

Sauber mechanics exchange the rear right wheel of Kamui Kabayashi on his 3. stop in lap 38

Ferrari mechanics watch Michael Schumacher's third pit stop in lap 30

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Timo Glock, Virgin Racing

Lewis Hamilton's McLaren Mercedes is pushed back to pits as the session is stopped after Vettel's crash on Friday afternoon

Fernando Alonso sourrounded by Ferrari mechanics

Red Bull mechanics carry collected parts from Vettels destroyed car on Friday morning

Ronnie Peterson, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 79, German GP Hockenheim 1978

The mechanics dismounted the bodywork of Tim Schenken's (AUS) Ferrari 312 PB #0894. Team mate Ronnie Peterson (S) listen to his descriptions

Ronnie Peterson on March-Cosworth 711, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1971

Third placed Mark Webber celebrates with Red Bull mechanics in parc ferme after the Chinese GP

Red Bull mechanics cheer for second placed Vettel in parc ferme after the Chinese GP

McLaren's race winner Lewis Hamilton celebrates with mechanics in parc ferme after the Chinese GP

The McLaren pit crew after Lewis Hamilton is gone

The McLaren pit crew awaits Lewis Hamilton

Vettel's tyres are prepared for the race

The Red Bull mechanics play their typical hide-and-run on grid game

An inked Pirelli technician removes the dirty layer from the black gold

Heidfeld's dirty tyres need a special cleaning treatment after a spin in practice

Heidfeld's Lotus-Renault is returned to pits slightly messed up after a spin in practice

Heidfeld's Lotus-Renault is returned slightly messed up after a spin in practice

A Pirelli technician checks the marks of the mechanics on the tyres

Red Bull mechanics clean the tyres properly

Red Bull mechanics check their Pirelli tyres' measurements

The Williams team admires Rainer's new Lotus book (see http://www.edel.com/de/buch/releases/details/artist-discography//rainer-schlegelmilch/team-lotus-in-formula-1/)

The Red Bull mechanics hug their winner Sebastian Vettel for his great achievement

While Adrian Newey celebrates the Red Bull victory with his mechanics, second placed Jenson Button on McLaren Mercedes already parks in parc ferme. The outstanding winner Vettel arrives from the backside.

After colliding with Hamilton's rear tyre, Alonso has to change the front wing in an unexpected stop at Ferrari pits in lap 46

After colliding with Hamilton's rear tyre, Alonso has to change the front wing in an unexpected stop at Ferrari pits in lap 46

After colliding with Hamilton's rear tyre, Alonso has to change the front wing in an unexpected stop at Ferrari pits in lap 46

After colliding with Hamilton's rear tyre, Alonso has to change the front wing in an unexpected stop at Ferrari pits in lap 46

Paul di Resta stops at Force India pits

Nico Rosberg stops at Mercedes GP pits

Michael Schumacher stops at Mercedes GP pits

Nico Rosberg's Mercedes car gets a load of dry ice

Karthikeyan's HRT-Cosworth is returned from scrutineering

A view in to the busy Ferrari pits

Jenson Button backs to McLaren pits

Villeneuve's Ferrari car is prepared for the Italian GP Monza 1979

Ferrari mechanics take the bodywork off from Jody Scheckter's Ferrari, German GP Hockenheim 1979

Ferrari mechanics take the bodywork off from Jody Scheckter's Ferrari, German GP Hockenheim 1979

Ferrari mechanics take the bodywork off from Jody Scheckter's Ferrari, German GP Hockenheim 1979

Ferrari mechanics take the bodywork off from Jody Scheckter's Ferrari, German GP Hockenheim 1979

Jody Scheckter's tyres are prepared for the Spanish GP Jarama 1979

Jody Scheckter's Ferrari car is prepared for the Spanish GP Jarama 1979

Jody Scheckter's pedals are optimised for the French GP Dijon-Prenois 1979

Jody Scheckter's Ferrari car is refueled for the Italian GP Monza 1979

Gilles Villeneuve's retired Ferrari after the British GP Brands Hatch 1978

James Hunt's McLaren-Cosworth is prepared for the British GP Brands Hatch 1978

James Hunt's McLaren-Cosworth is prepared for the British GP Brands Hatch 1978

McLaren team boss Teddy Mayer besides James Hunt on McLaren-Cosworth, Austrian GP 1978

Jody Scheckter on Wolf-Cosworth becomes second at the German GP Hockenheim 1978

McLaren team boss Teddy Mayer besides James Hunt on McLaren-Cosworth, Spanish GP Jarama 1978

McLaren team boss Teddy Mayer besides James Hunt on McLaren-Cosworth, Spanish GP Jarama 1978

Later third placed Jody Scheckter on Wolf-Cosworth receives a tyre service, United States West GP Long Beach 1977

James hunt undergoes a joke of Niki Lauda in McLaren pits, Austrian GP 1977

McLaren team boss Teddy Mayer with James Hunt in the McLaren-Cosworth M23, Belgian GP Zolder 1977

James Hunt's McLaren-Cosworth is prepared whilst the German press surrounds the local hero Jochen Mass behind him, German GP Hockenheim 1977

James Hunt's McLaren-Cosworth gets refueled, French GP Dijon-Prenois 1977

The later third placed McLaren-Cosworth of James Hunt receives a new cooler, French GP Dijon-Prenois 1977

Jochen Mass on McLaren-Cosworth gets ready besides team mate Hunt, Italian GP Monza 1977

Third Brabham driver Rolf Stommelen in the Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT45 (later gainnng sixth position) besides team mate Carlos Pace and Reutemann's car, German GP Nuerburgring 1976

James Hunt on Hesketh-Cosworth 308, German GP Nuerburgring 1975

Denny Hulme on McLaren-Cosworth, Swedish GP Anderstorp 1974

Jody Scheckter on Tyrrell-Cosworth 007, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1974

Emerson Fittipaldi on McLaren-Cosworth before the Swedish GP Anderstorp 1974

Later third placed Emerson Fittipaldi on McLaren-Cosworth M23, Spanish GP Jarama 1974

Emerson Fittipaldi in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E before the French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi's Lotus-Cosworth 72E retires in an accident during the French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E before the French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Later second placed Carlos Reutemann on Williams-Cosworth, German GP Hockenheim 1980

Clay Regazzoni celebrates his achievement with the Ferrari team after winning the German GP Nuerburgring 1974

Clay Regazzoni celebrates his achievement with the Ferrari team after winning the German GP Nuerburgring 1974

Clay Regazzoni in his Ferrari 312B3, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1974

Emerson Fittipaldi sits in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi sits in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi sits in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi is prepared in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi's Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Clay Regazzoni on Ferrari 312B2, Belgian GP Nivelles-Baulers 1972

Winner Emerson Fittipaldi returns to Lotus team boss Chapman through the crowds after the Austrian GP 1972

Gijs van Lennep (NL) and Herbert M¸ller (CH) drove the Porsche Carrera RSR 911 360 0686 R7 entered by Martini Racing/Porsche AG to fifth position

The Red Bull mechanics hide Newey's recent secrets

Mark Webber in Red Bull pits before Q3

Alonso's mechanics practise tyre changing during qualifying at Ferrari pits, the rain tyres were just for the exercise

Alonso's mechanics practise tyre changing during qualifying at Ferrari pits, the rain tyres were just for the exercise

Alonso's mechanics practise tyre changing during qualifying at Ferrari pits, the rain tyres were just for the exercise

Fernando Alonso returns to Ferrari pits

Red Bull technical director Adrian Newey inspects the car's bottom

A Mercedes GP mechanic works at large bodywork parts

A McLaren mechanic stands behind a prepared John Watson

Ferrari mechanics study the engine of Lauda's victorious Ferrari 312T on the grid's pole position before the Monaco GP 1975

McLaren mechanics prepare the rear wing of a McLaren-Cosworth M19A for the Monaco GP 1971

Ferrari mechanics wait in their pits

The later winning Mario Andretti is prepared in the Lotus-Cosworth, Colin Chapman spreads good mood amongst the watches beside (like Simon of Champion)

Jo Siffert on BRM P160, GP Zandvoort 1971

Alain Prost, McLaren-TAG Porsche driver, in pits alking to designer John Barnard

Jacky Ickx (B) and Jackie Oliver (GB) celebrate their victory on Le Mans podium 1969

Red Bull chief mechanic Kenny Handkammer

Red Bull chief mechanic Kenny Handkammer

...between Ferrari mechanics

Gras has been removed from a Lotus' sidepod during a pit stop

Lotus mechanics at the debris of Alex Zanardi's car. The Italian driver had a huge accident on Friday morning and hit the wall in Eau Rouge corner almost head-on. He will not start for the Grand Prix.

A mechanic sits on a toolbox in pits

The McLaren pit crew prepares for Lewis Hamilton's tyre exchange stop, from intermediates to slicks

Front suspension settings at a McLaren

Championship contender, Austrian Niki Lauda, sits in his McLaren TAG-Porsche MP4/2

The 1988 season dominating McLaren-Honda Team: World Championship rivals Alain Prost (left) and Ayrton Senna, both sitting in theire cars, during a practice session.

Surrounded by TV cameras, Red Bull mechanics congratulate their winning driver

A happy Red Bull Racing's chief mechanic Kenny Handkammer on the grid

Red Bull chief mechanic Kenny Handkammer, an old fellow from Schumi's Benetton times, takes a rest on the glitter-sprangled wheels in parc ferme after a hot race

A very happy polesetter Nico Hulkenberg receives congratulations from a Williams mechanic at parc ferme

Heikki Kovalainen in Lotus Racing pits

Lotus mechanics around Emerson Fittipaldi's car

Lotus mechanics around Fittipaldi's car

Mario Andretti in his Lotus-Cosworth

The McLaren pit crew waits in their pits

Red Bull mechanics guard their Red Bull-Renault car against curious views on the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing, retires after 25 laps with hydraulic problems

Polesetter Vettel walks through parc ferme after Q3

Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, and a Ferrari, during the last laps in Q3

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, is prepared for the last lap in Q3

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing

Later race winner Jochen Rindt sits relaxed in the cockpit whilst the Lotus mechanics work on the engine of the Lotus-Cosworth 72C, Hockenheim 1970

Sebastian Vettel and his Red Bull team cheer for a group photo after their 1-2 victory at Suzuka 2010

The Red Bull team poses for a photocall after their 1-2 victory at Suzuka 2010

Ferrari mechanics hide the rear settings of the Ferrari car

Mark Webber sits on his Red Bull Racing car and chats with the mechanics

The Mercedes GP pit crew practises pit stops

Busy Lotus mechanics in the Lotus pits in Brands Hatch, British Grand Prix 1970

Mechanics work on a Lotus-Cosworth in their pits

Austrian Ferrari driver Niki Lauda in a good mood, surrounded by mechanics and team key people such as Forghieri and Montezemolo

Michael Schumacher from Mercedes GP pits after a front wing replacement

Michael Schumacher stops at Mercedes GP pits for a front wing replacement after a collision with Heidfeld

Michael Schumacher stops at Mercedes GP pits with a damaged front wing after a collision with Heidfeld

McLaren mechanics in their pits

High tension mood in Ferrari pits

Ferrari mechanics swarm around the car's rear

Mercedes GP mechanics prepare Michael Schumacher's Mercedes car on the grid before the race

Front wing exchange at Mercedes GP pits

Lotus mechanics work on Kovalainen's Lotus-Cosworth car

Alsin Prost, Ferrari

Jarno Trulli and the Lotus mechanics on the grid

Renault mechanics inspect a wheel nut and an airgun after the pit stop

Heikki Kovalainen and the Lotus mechanics on the grid

Protective helmet of the Lotus mechanics

Lotus mechanics working on Oliver's car

After his pit stop Sebastian Vettel, who previously kicked Button out of the race, passes the reproachfully looking McLaren mechanics

After Vettel's intercourse with Button, the front wing needs a replacement

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, arrives at his grid position

The fastest three qualifiers wait for the group photo shooting whilst mechanics clear parc ferme - on the left hand a surprising Robert Kubica of Renault as third on the grid, Red Bull driver Mark Webber as polesetter in the middle and second qualified McLaren's Lewis Hamilton

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Elio de Angelis sits in the Lotus-Cosworth whilst mechanics refuel the car with the help of a spare driver's seat

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Matra driver Jackie Stewart poses for a photographer next to his car in the pits

Lotus mechanics practise pit stops

Mario Andretti in the Lotus-Cosworth

Mario Andretti in the Lotus-Cosworth

Graham Hill's BRM P61 engine stalled on the grid and is beeing pushed at the start of the French GP, Reims 1963

Vic Elford jokes around with Cooper mechanics and journalists sitting on his Cooper-BRM T86B in pits before the German Grand Prix 1968, in which he will retire during the first lap due to an accident

While ddriver Graham Hill is sitting in his Lotus cockpit, team boss Colin Chapman watches a gearbox modification on the 49B

Bruce McLaren's McLaren-BRM M5A under inspection in pits, Monza 1967

Graham Hill had suffered a suspension failure and severely damages his Lotus-Cosworth 49 car at the end of practice, British GP Silverstone 1967

Graham Hill suffers a suspension failure and severely damages his Lotus-Cosworth 49 car at the end of practice for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone 1967. Colin Chapman is watching the scenery.

Busy Williams pits. Mechanics are working on the sophisticated active suspension of the FW14B.

Lap 78, the leader is out of the race: With the help of track marshals and officials Jimmy tries hard to get his Lotus with a locked up gearbox away of the track

Lotus Racing mechanics work on the car on the grid

Lotus Racing mechanics work on the car on the grid

Lotus Racing mechanics work on the car on the grid

Sauber mechanics push Pedro de la Rosa to his grid position

Lewis Hamilton is pushed to grid by McLaren mechanics

A Lotus Racing pit crew mechanic

Jarno Trulli's car is returned to caring Lotus Racing mechanics

Kovalainen practises pit stops with the Lotus Racing pit crew

Heikki Kovalainen during practice in Lotus Racing pits

A 'naked' steering wheel in the Mercedes car as it is used by the mechanics

Mercedes mechanics practise pit stops in front of the fans during the public pit lane walkabout on Thursday afternoon

Mercedes mechanics practise pit stops in front of the fans during the public pit lane walkabout on Thursday afternoon

Renault mechanics practise pit stops in front of the fans during the public pit lane walkabout on Thursday afternoon

British Grand Prix at Silverstone: Lotus founder Colin Chapman, driver Jo Bonnier and the Lotus mechanics wait at the 'pitwall'

Jarno Trulli in his Lotus surrounded by mechanics before the British GP 2010

Sebastien Buemi surrounded by Toro Rosso mechanics on his grid position

Mechanics work at a Red Bull Racing car's front suspension

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes

Heikki Kovalainen at Lotus Racing pits during practice session

Lotus Racing's third driver Fairuz Fauzy comes back to the pits

Red Bull mechanics guard the rear of their artwork against too curious vistas

Vitaly Petrov is pushed over the grid by Renault mechanics

Graham Hill, Jim Clark, Colin Chapman, Jackie Stewart and two mechanics joke around before the German GP 1965 (What is Jackie doing with Graham's helmet?)

Graham Hill's repaired Lotus-Cosworth 49 is rolled on the grid for the British GP 1967

Graham Hill suffers a suspension failure and severely damages his Lotus-Cosworth 49 car at the end of practice, British GP Silverstone 1967

Graham Hill suffers a suspension failure and severely damages his Lotus-Cosworth 49 car at the end of practice, British GP Silverstone 1967

Graham Hill suffers a suspension failure and severely damages his Lotus-Cosworth 49 car at the end of practice, British GP Silverstone 1967

Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates with the Red Bull team in parc ferme

Happy Red Bull mechanics celebrate besides parc ferme

Bruno Senna's damaged front wing is replaced in Hispania Racing pits after an intermezzo with Glock

Bruno Senna's damaged front wing is replaced in Hispania Racing pits after an intermezzo with Glock

Bruno Senna's damaged front wing is replaced in Hispania Racing pits after an intermezzo with Glock

Bruno Senna's damaged front wing is replaced in Hispania Racing pits after an intermezzo with Glock

Jarno Trulli with his Lotus Racing crew on 19th grid position

Chris Amon in the Ferrari 312, British GP Silverstone 1969

Jaime Alguersuari practises pit stops with the Toro Rosso pit crew

Jaime Alguersuari practises pit stops with the Toro Rosso pit crew

1000km Spa 1970: Leo Kinnunen is going to take over from Pedro Rodriguez in the Porsche 917K #0014

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton twins the Turkish Grand Prix 2010, the McLaren team cheers for him from the pitwall

Third placed Mark Webber comes to Red Bull pits, a new front wing is being attached

Third placed Mark Webber comes to Red Bull pits, a new front wing is being attached

Third placed Mark Webber comes to Red Bull pits, a new front wing waits already

The biggest man is chosen to guard Ferrari's Red Lady on the grid

Even four Red Bull mechanic are needed to keep curious eyes away from Newey's newest secrets

A Force India mechanic closely guards the miracles of airflow technology

Sebastian Vettel on third grid position with Red Bull Racing mechanics buzzing around his car

Red Bull mechanics roll Webber's car back to pits with engine failure on Friday afternoon

The second placed Porsche 908 LH #025 (No. 7) of Porsche System Engineering, driven by Hans Herrmann (D) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D)

The second placed Porsche 908 LH #025 (No. 7) of Porsche System Engineering, driven by Hans Herrmann (D) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D)

The second placed Porsche 908 LH #025 (No. 7) of Porsche System Engineering, driven by Hans Herrmann (D) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D)

The second placed Porsche 908 LH #025 (No. 7) of Porsche System Engineering, driven by Hans Herrmann (D) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D)

Alan Jones, Williams-Cosworth, Italian GP Imola 1980

Ford's working area in paddock

After his stop at Mercedes GP pits, Nico Rosberg's front right brake disk catches fire because the wheel was not mounted correctly

The new Brazilian Lotus driver Ayrton Senna in pits surrounded by mechanics and engineers. Peter Warr (headphones on, without a cap) in the background.

Jack Brabham on his honoury lap with his victorious Brabham-Repco BT19 car and the mechanics after winning the British GP, Brands Hatch 1966

Race winner Jenson Button is being caressed over the fence by a bunch of happy McLaren team members

Third placed Nico Rosberg is being caressed by a bunch of happy Mercedes GP team members over parc ferme's fence

Becoming familiar with the grid's front row, Red Bull mechanics hide the diffuser of the RBR-Renault

Jack Brabham's Brabham-Cosworth BT33 needs a new winged nose

Jarier's Shadow-Cosworth DN5 gets a new nose piece

A Tyrrell mechanic carries a front wing cover

Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey and race winner Sebastian Vettel enjoy congratulations from the team members at parc ferme fence

Red Bull chief designer Adrian Newey enjoys congratulations from the mechanics at parc ferme

Becoming familiar with pole position, Red Bull mechanics hide the setup of their RBR-Renault's rear bodywork

Kamui Kobayashi's Sauber-Ferrari on 9th grid place

A Lotus mechanic carries a nose cone with large wings

Sauber mechanics return the Sauber-Ferrari car after a rainy Q3's scrutineering

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, during a practice session

The McLaren team poses for a victory souvenir group photo around Jenson and John Button and Jessica Michibata

Red Bull mechanics wait in their pits for the action

Red Bull mechanics stand behind Webber's car to hide the diffusor

An Australian grid girl flirts with a Williams mechanic

Michael Schumacher is being pushed backwards in to Mercedes GP pits

The Mercedes star on the nose cone tip

Mercedes pits

Alonso's Ferrari car is being prepared

A Lotus car returns from scrutineering

Pit stop of the second placed Ferrari 330P4 #0858 of Ludovico Scarfiotti (I, in the car) and Mike Parkes (GB). Mauro Forghieri tries to order the procedure.

The third placed Porsche 908/02 LH 005 of Rudi Lins (A) and Helmut Marko (A) in parking position besides pits whilst the winning Porsche 917K 023 of Richard Attwood (GB) and Hans Herrmann (D) is being serviced in front and the just retiring Porsche 917L 042 of Vic Elford (GB) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D) with unhappy looking mechanics around it behind them

Nelson Piquet in his Brabham-BMW, he is connected with his engineer Gordon Murray. Two mechanics attaches the engine cover

Chris Amon's Ferrari 312/67 V12 receives technical surgery

Vic Elford jokes around with Cooper mechanics and journalists sitting on the Cooper-BRM T86B in pits after the German Grand Prix 1968, in which he retired during the first lap in an accident

Jo Siffert's (CH) and Brian Redman's (GB) Porsche 917K #004, entered by J. W. Automotive Engineering, BOAC 1000 Kilometres World Championship Sports Car Race, Brands Hatch 1970

Pedro Rodriguez' (MEX) and Leo Kinnunen's (SF) Porsche 917K #016, entered by J. W. Automotive Engineering, BOAC 1000 Kilometres World Championship Sports Car Race, Brands Hatch 1970

Jochen Rindt still in the 'old model' Lotus-Cosworth 49C

Jochen Rindt with his chief mechanic at Lotus Eddie Dennis (left) and Cosworth engineer Dick Scammell, during practice for the German Grand Prix 1970 at Hockenheim

Jochen Rindt in a Lotus-Cosworth 72C

French GP winner Jochen Rindt stands in the Lotus-Cosworth 72C after the race, surrounded by Colin Chapman, Lotus team mechanics and journalists

French GP winner Jochen Rindt stands in the Lotus-Cosworth 72C after the race, surrounded by Colin Chapman, Lotus team mechanics and journalists

Jean Alesi, Ferrari

BMW Sauber pits, mechanics working on Kubicas car

The Ford Capri LV of Dieter Glemser (D), John Fitzpatrick (GB) and Hans Heyer (D) is being refueled in pits

McLaren mechanics wait in their pits for the end of the race

On Sunday before the race, BMW Sauber mechanics push their car from scutineering to pits for the last time

Jenson Button and the Brawn GP crew pose behind a Brawn-Mercedes car

On Thursday afternoon, the Red Bull mechanics practise pit stops

Benetton's technical director Ross Brawn receives congrats from his team for Michael Schumacher victory at the 1995 European GP

Jenson Button is being raised by Brawn mechanics

Renault mechanics wait in pits for their driver coming

Brawn Grand Prix mechanics wait for Button to come to the pits

Brawn Grand Prix mechanics evacuate the pits

A Brawn GP mechanic sits in pits

Vettel's Red Bull-Renault is being pushed to pits after a rainy Q1

A Ferrari mechanic wipes the pitlane in front of the pits

A Toro Rosso mechanic looks for better weather

The red signal indicates a stopped session, Nakajima is being pushed backwards to Williams pits

Lewis Hamilton is being pushed back to pits by the McLaren mechanics after the practice session was stopped because of aquaplaning

Lewis Hamilton is being pushed back to pits by the McLaren mechanics after the practice session was stopped because of aquaplaning

Ferrari mechanics in pits

A mechanic takes a heathy snack in Brawn GP pits

Toyota pit crew waits in pits for the stop, too hot for a proper make-up

A Toro Rosso mechanic sits in pits

Adrian Sutil's Force India-Mercedes out in pits after the collision with Alguersuari and Heidfeld

Webber's damaged car is being covered by the mechanics at RBR pits after an accident in Friday's practice session

Webber's damaged car is being covered by the mechanics at RBR pits after an accident in Friday's practice session

Ferrari mechanics practise pit stops on Thursday evening

Ferrari mechanics practise pit stops on Thursday evening

Ferrari mechanics practise pit stops on Thursday evening

Ferrari mechanics practise pit stops on Thursday evening

Force India mechanics practise a pit stop on Thursday evening

Force India mechanics put the fuel hose down

BMW sauber mechanics wait for ...

The Force India mechanics give way to Jenson Button who approaches the Brawn GP pits

BMW Sauber’s Robert Kubica retires with technical problems

Pit stop and nose cone replacement for BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica

Pit stop and nose cone replacement for BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica

Toyota Racing mechanic Bernd Schmitz leans on the jack in anticipation for a fast service

McLaren mechanics push Lewis Hamilton to his pole position on grid

Whilst the Ferrari pit crew practises pit stops, McLaren mechanics push their car through the Ferrari pits due to the lack of space during the public pitlane walkabout on Thursday afternoon

Ferrari practises a pit stop during the public pitlane walkabout on Thursday afternoon

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen approaches parc ferme through an applauding Ferrari team

A Toyota mechanics waits in pit for his deployment

The surprisingly second placed Fisichella is being welcomed behind the finish line by a cheerinig Force India team

Renault's rookie Romain Grosjean jokes around in pits after presumably causing the retirement of four cars in the first lap of the race

BMW Sauber's tyre manager guards the black gold on the grid

Force India mechanics roll some pre-warmed tyres to their pit's back door

Giancarlo Fisichella's Force India-Mercedes is carefully being pushed through pitlane after Q3

Ferrari mechanics roll Kimi's car backwars into pits during a practice session

Winner Rubens Barrichello celebrates with the mechanics in parc ferme

Brawn GP mechanics and engineers shimmer around Jenson's car

Brawn mechanics maintain the fuel supply machinery

A mechanic works on a Toyota's gear unit

Deep procedures on Kovalainen's McLaren Mercedes car

Williams mechanics roll the car back to their pits from scrutineering, always trying to hide the rear with the diffusers

The Ferrari mechanics work on a lifted car on Thursday evening

The Ferrari motorhomes are being polished as shiny as a mirror

Sebastian Vettel's retired car undergoes close inspections in Red Bull pits

Felipe's Ferrari team wishes him (as we all do) all the very best and a fast recovery

BMW Sauber mechanics return the car to pits after scrutineering

Pitstop at night of Bob Bondurant (USA) and Dick Guldstrand (USA) on Chevrolet Corvette 194377S113787 entered by Dana Chevrolet Inc.

Prepared McLaren mechanics wait in pits

Sebastian Vettel's retired car undergoes close inspections in Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel's front wing needs to be replaced at Red Bull pits

Sebastian Vettel's front wing needs to be replaced at Red Bull pits

Ferrari mechanics prepare Raikkonen's car on the grid

Toyota engineers wait for the FIA matrices in pitlane on Friday evening

Williams mechanics roll the car through pitlane

Williams mechanics roll the car through pitlane

Most of the mechanics walk behind the car in order to hide new design secrets

Red Bull mechanics roll Vettel's car backwards into pits during a practice session

Toro Rosso mechanics let their cars approve by the FIA as the Scueria raised the configuration level with new parts

Ferrari mechanics prepare their car for scrutineering on Thursday evening

Carlos Reutemann in his Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT45

Martini Racing Porsche System's Porsche 936/78 (Type-935 2.1L Turbo Flat-6) driven by Bob Wollek, Jürgen Barth and Jacky Ickx becomes 2nd placed

Mark Webber passes his cheering Red Bull team

McLaren mechanics watch the race in their pits

Mark Webber ejects from a quick service at Red Bull Racing pits

A Brawn GP mechanic prepares his tools for the pit stop

... and of the secret diffuser design

Red Bull mechanics keep the secrets of Webber's rear wing settings ...

Sebastian Vettel's car is being pushed to scrutineering by the Red Bull mechanics

Toyota mechanics wait in pits during the race

Timo Glock in Toyota pits

The Toyota pit crew await the car

Toyota's lollipop man in action

Red Bull mechanics wait at the car on the grid

Jackie Stewart waits on the Belgian grid, whilst the mechanics prepare the Matra-Cosworth MS10 for the race

Three Toro Rosso mechanics take care of one of Sebastien Bourdais' tyres during his pit stop

The Toyota pit crew is prepared and steady for Timo Glock

Adrian Sutil brakes at Force India pits

Rubens Barrichello is being pushed backwards to Brawn Grand Prix pits

Busy mechanics in BMW Sauber pits

The Brawn-Mercedes on the way to scrutineering

A Toyota car is pushed on a 'skateboard' through the pitlane

The Toyota pit crew practises pit stops on thursday afternoon

A Toyota car rolls on a 'skateboard' through the pitlane

A Ferrari car is being pushed into pits

A Ferrari car in pitlane

Mechanics work on Hamilton's McLaren-Mercedes in pits

The brake disks of Robert Kubica's BMW Sauber F1 car are being cooled down whilst it is being reversed to pits

Toyota mechanics on the grid before the race

Raikkonen's red lady on a rainy eighth grid position

Sebastian Vettel arrives at pole position with Red Bull Racing engineers, mechanics and photographers buzzing around

A mechanic cleans a slick tire

Ferrari mechanics work on the car in pits, always compliant to FIA rules and measures

Glock's Toyota pit crew is prepared for the next service

Ferrari mechanics push a Ferrari car

Sebastian Vettel arrives at pole position and the Red Bull Racing crew

A small pit for smoking Ferrari mechanics

Toro Rosso's Sebastien Buemi on the left and Kimi Raikkonen with the Ferrari mechanics at parc ferme after Q3

Mark Webber practises pitstops with the Red Bull Racing crew

A BMW Sauber tyre manager cleans the ungrooved black gold

After the race was stopped by the race direction as undriveable in lap 32 due to heavy rain, the Ferrari crew convents around Raikkonen's car on the grid

Heavy rain causes the race to stop in lap 32, mechanics and engineers run to their cars on the grid

After the race was stopped by the race direction as undriveable in lap 32 due to heavy rain, the Ferrari crew convents around an car on the grid

As the race is stopped in lap 32, the pitwall gate is being opened and team crews rush to the grid

As the race is stopped in lap 32, team crews rush through the monsoon curtain to the grid

Ferrari mechanics in pits during qualifying

Lewis Hamilton is being pushed to McLaren Mercedes pits

Renault mechanics roll the car to scrutineering on Thursday

A mechanic's goggles on a pit crew protective helmet

The BMW Sauber pit crew is well prepared for the pit stop

Robert Kubica ejects from a brief service at BMW Sauber F1 pits

Red Bull mechanics rush to grid before the race

The new McLaren-Mercedes Silver Arrow is being admired in a garage whilst the mechanics wait for a scrutineering slot

Derek Bell (GB) sits on the pitwall whilst bored Porsche mechanics prepare the pitboard signaling leading position, 10 laps to go and nearly a minute distance to the hunters to winner Pedro Rodriguez

John Wyer's winning Porsche 917K 034 #16, driven by Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) and Richard Attwood (GB), arrives at the cheering mechanics in pitlane

For repair purposes the mechanics dismounted the bodywork of Tim Schenken's (AUS) Ferrari 312 PB #0894

For repair purposes the mechanics dismounted the engine cover to Tim Schenken's (AUS) Ferrari 312 PB #0894

Jackie Stewart's Tyrrell-Cosworth 003

After weeks of being less than impressive the Ferraris - or at least Schumacher's car - were suddenly fast again giving the team a 1-2 at the Malaysian GP 1999

1st victory for Stewart Racing: Johnny Herbert is being welcomed by his cheering team behind the finish line.

Michael Schumacher waits on the grid for last preparation to be made on his car

Eddie Irvine's car caught fire in the pits when a fuel valve stuck open. Luckily no-one was hurt.

Ford's working area in paddock

The Porsche Carrera RSR 911 360 0020 R2 of Porsche Sonauto BP Racing is being refueled

Gulf Research Racing's Mirage M6 Ford 605 in pits

A Ford in pits

The second placed Matra-Simca MS670 02 is being pushed by Equipe Matra-Simca Shell mechanics

Jean Alesi during a pit stop

Alfa Romeo mechanics inspect the rear of Rolf Stommelen's (D) and Andrea de Adamich's (I) Alfa Romeo T33/TT/12

At pits Gérard Larrousse's (F) and Henri Pescarolo's (F) Matra-Simca MS670B 01 is being prepared by the mechanics

The disassembled Ferrari 312 PB #0888 under the inspecting eyes of Jacky Ickx (B) and Brian Redman (GB) at pits

The multi-talented 'mechanic' of Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) also keeps the times at chilled Nuerburging weather conditions

The Porsche 908/03 013 of Pedro Rodriguez (MEX), Jo Siffert (CH) and Jackie Oliver (GB) is being prepared

The Porsche 908/03 013 of Pedro Rodriguez (MEX), Jo Siffert (CH) and Jackie Oliver (GB) is being prepared

Gijs van Lennep (NL) and Helmut Marko (A) behind the Porsche 908/03 007

Vic Elford (GB) in pits with the Porsche 908/03 008

Mechanics clean the tools whilst unpacking black equipment boxes at North American Racing Team pits

Mechanics clean the tools whilst unpacking black equipment boxes at North American Racing Team pits

J. W. Automotive Engineering mechanics try to repair a Porsche 917L at night

J. W. Automotive Engineering mechanics repair the second placed Porsche 917K 031->026 of Richard Attwood (GB) and Herbert Müller (CH) at night

Brian Redman (GB) watches team mate Jo Siffert (CH) getting ready at Porsche pits

Surtees' Honda RA301

Jack Brabham in the pits during practice.

Mechanics work on the NART Ferrari 512 M #1020

Mechanics work on the NART Ferrari 512 M #1020

Mechanics work on the NART Ferrari 512 M #1020

Mechanics work on the NART Ferrari 512 M #1020

Jacky Ickx' Ferrari 312B2 in the paddock

Ferrari mechanics carry a torn-away fuel rig down the pit lane after Felipe Massa left the pits earlier than the refueling had finished.

Ferrari mechanics carry a torn-away fuel rig down the pit lane after Felipe Massa left the pits earlier than the refueling had finished.

Mechanics rush to Felipe Massa (Ferrari) after he left the pits earlier than the refueling had stopped. Massa carried a torn-away fuel rig down the pit lane.

Jacky Ickx (B) and Jackie Oliver (GB) celebrate their victory on Le Mans podium

Mechanics spilled fuel on Andrea de Adamich (I) during a pit stop with the Alfa Romeo T33/3 75080-005

Tyre exchange for Vic Elford's (GB) Porsche 917K 020

The Porsche 917K 016 of Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) and Leo Kinnunen (SF) is being repaired besdides the track whilst a red car passes

Pit stop and change of driver of Jacky Ickx (B) and John Surtees (GB) on Ferrari 512 S #1038

Celebrating mechanics spray champagne

Pit stop of the fourth placed Ferrari 512 S #1014 driven by Sam Posey (USA) and Ronnie Bucknum (USA)

Pit stop of the fourth placed Ferrari 512 S #1014 driven by Sam Posey (USA) and Ronnie Bucknum (USA)

Driver exchange between Willy Kauhsen (D) and Gérard Larrousse (F) on the second placed Porsche 917L 043

The Porsche 908 LH 031 of Hans Herrmann (D) and Gérard Larrousse (F) in pits, race engineer Helmuth Bott takes the times, whilst Porsche's race director Rico Steinemann watches.

A bunch of happy Porsche mechanics on the pitwall celebrate the 1-2 victory of the J. W. Automotive Engineering team

Mechanics work on a Porsche under supervision of Porsche engineer Peter Falk

Driver seat exchange of Hans Herrmann (D) and Gérard Larrousse (F) during a pitstop of the Porsche 908 LH 031

The biggest boy has the largest tool box :)

The Porsche 908 LH 027 of Udo Schütz (D) and Gerhard Mitter (D) is being prepared

Mechanics attach a rear wheel to the Porsche 908 LH 027 of Udo Schütz (D) and Gerhard Mitter (D)

Mechanics attach a rear wheel to the Porsche 908 LH 027 of Udo Schütz (D) and Gerhard Mitter (D)

Mechanics work on the Porsche 908 LH 027 of Udo Schütz (D) and Gerhard Mitter (D), in front of them waits the already prepared and later second placed Porsche 908 LH 025 of Hans Herrmann (D) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D) with race engineer Peter Falk aside

Happy Ford mechanics share the winner's bottle of champagne

Mechanics work on an engine (any hint is appreciated:)

The victorious Porsche mechanics receive congratulations

The Ferrari 365 P2 0838 of North American Racing Team, driven by Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) and Nino Vaccarella (I) becomes first in the P5.0 group

The Porsche 904 GTS #091 S-UP 14 of Gerhard Koch (D) and Anton Fischhaber (D) becomes first in the GT5.0 class (5th overall)

Pitstop including refueling of Paul Hawkins' (AUS) and Rolf Stommelen's (D) Porsche 910/8 024 S-ZL 224

Ickx' Ferrari 312

P1.3 classification winning team of Henri Grandsire (F) and José Rosinski (F) on Alpine A210 Renault entered Société des Automobiles Alpine OR S1.3 class winner Marcel Martin (F) and Jean Mésange (F) on Abarth 1300 OT #0033 entered by Ecurie du Maine (to be verified)

Porsche mechanics try to reveal the cause of spilled oil on the engine bonnet of the Porsche 906 156 driven by Gerhard Koch (D) and Christian Poirot (F)

Nighly pitstop of fourth placed pairing Bruce McLaren (NZ) and Mark Donohue (USA) in the Ford Mk IV J5 entered by Shelby American Inc.

Victorious Porsche drivers Udo Schütz (D) and Joe Buzzetta (USA) are picked from podium by their cheering mechanics

Ferrari mechanics in pits

Ferrari mechanics succeed to remove the stuck refueling hose from Massa's car

Cooler water refill of a 12-cylinder Ferrari

Lorenzo Bandini (I) refuels the Ferrari Dino 166P #0834 himself

Autodelta's driver waits for his mechanic to finish the the repair job at the Alfa Romeo's water nozzle [Roberto Bussinello (I) and Carlo Zuccoli (I) on Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 entered by Autodelta]

Pitstop of the winning Ferrari 275P #0816 of Jean Guichet (F) and Nino Vaccarella (I)

Pitstop of the winning Ferrari 275P #0816 of Jean Guichet (F) and Nino Vaccarella (I)

Williams driver David Coulthard prepares for action and squeezes the helmet on

Cool design even under the feet of the Ferrari crew in pits

24h Le Mans 1970: Night pit stop of Gerard Larrousse (F) and Willy Kauhsen (D) on second placed Porsche 917L #043 entered by Martini International Racing Team

On Friday's afternoon session the Ferrari mechanics practice redueling

BMW Sauber mechanics and engineers prepare Heidfeld's car on the grid

A McLaren mechanic holds Hamilton's helmet

Lewis Hamilton exits the McLaren car on the grid

Lewis Hamilton signals OK on his grid position

A BMW Sauber car is being fetched from scrutineering at parc ferme

McLaren pitstop practice

A Toro Rosso car is being brought to scrutineering at parc ferme during drivers presentation and paddock club pitwalk

Faster than a black horse? A Ferrari mechanic on a Bridgestone tyre during pitstop practice

The McLaren mechanics practise pitstops

36th placed Giancarlo Mercadante (I) and Salvatore Barraco (I) in a Alfa Romeo Giulia SS entered by Pegasso come to pit behind later retiring but still 49th placed Corrado Ferlaino (I) and Nino Todaro (I) in a Porsche 911T entered by Corrado Ferlaino

The McLaren pit crew wears heavy safety garment

Whilst mechanics buzz around the car, Hamilton prepares for racing besides the McLaren Mercedes on pole position

Ferrari mechanics practice pitstops

Giancarlo Fisichella ends his practice stint

Ferrari mechanis watch the race in pits

BMW Sauber mechanis watch the race in pits

Whilst the Red Bull mechanics work hard, the Red Bull Unas work, too :)

Polesetter Hamilton arrives at parc ferme and is warmly welcomed by a McLaren mechanic

Jenson Button, Honda

Fernando Alonso is being pushed back to Renault pits during practice session

Fernando Alonso, Renault F1

Lotus mechanics fit the nose cone at Emerson Fittipaldi's Lotus during practice

Mechanics await their deployment in the Sicillian heat of the Targa Florio

Scheckter's Ferrari receives a tyre exchange service in a crowded pitlane during a practice session, Jarama / Spain 1979

Jabouille's Renault is being prepared for the German Grand Prix 1980

Sauber mechanics on the pitwall, Budapest 2003

The tyre problems at both Ligiers were being caused by the wheel rims cracking

Michele Alboreto, Ferrari

Jacky Ickx' Ferrari 312B2 is being pushed to 2nd grid position in Monaco 1971

Belgian Grand Prix 1968: Ferrari mechanics

Clay Regazzoni's Ferrari is being refueled during a practice session in Monza 1974

Ferrari mechanics perform Michael's second pitstop during the Malaysian Grand Prix 2002

Renault mechanics watch the race on a screen in pits

Ferrari mechanics return with their prey to Ferrari pits - a boa constrictor looking-like refueling hose from Massa's car

Ferrari mechanics try hard to remove the stuck refueling hose from Massa's car

Massa stops at the end of the pitlane and waits for his mechanics to remove the refueling hose

A Ferrari mechanic vents the braking system

Ferrari mechanics wrap their equipment for its long journey to Japan

Robert Kubica at BMW Sauber pits

A serious looking Ferrari team watchs the race on a small screen in pits, in the back sits Massa's father and manager Nicolas Todt

McLaren engineers and mechanics watch the race on a screen in pits

Red Bull mechanics watch the race on a screen in pits

Toyota pit crew watchs the race on a screen in pits, the team's medical doctor Ceccarelli

Toro Rosso mechanics watch their car racing on a screen in pits

Ferrari mechanics run through the pitlane in order to remove the refueling hose from Massa's car

With pitlane still closed, all team's mechanics get ready for the yellow phase pitstop rush

A mechanic hides from rain in the open pits besides Monaco's harbour

Ferrari mechanics practise a pitstop with Raikkonen and the electronic lollipop

Celebrating Toro Rosso mechanics await race winner Sebastian Vettel at parc ferme

Williams pit crew

Heikki's McLaren car is being prepared on the grid

One finger up for first pole position

Pure joy amongst the mechanics as Vettel embraces them all

Pure joy amongst the mechanics as Vettel embraces them all

Renault mechanics try to keep the water masses away from pits

A BMW Sauber mechanic fights against the floods

Ferrari mechanics wait in pits

The McLaren pit crew waits for their operation

Robert Kubica is being serviced at BMW Sauber pits

Red Bull pit crew in waiting position

Toyota pit crew awaits the driver

Massa's Ferrari on the grid

Mechanics friendship across teams - BMW Sauber's Alex Baecker and Markus Buechel of Toyota give thumbs up for an exciting race

Robert Kubica watches the BMW Sauber mechanics preparing his car

Heikki Kovalainen and his McLaren crew perform a pit stop

Despite the command has not yet been given, Kimi exits from pits and pulls a refueling mechanic with him

Despite the command has not yet been given, Kimi exits from pits and pulls a refueling mechanic with him

Despite the command has not yet been given, Kimi exits from pits and pulls a refueling mechanic with him

Raikkonen's car is being pushed backwards into pits

Ambulance helpers bring the injured Ferrari mechanic to medical center

Robert Kubica is being serviced at BMW Sauber pits

Kimi's Ferrari with mechanics on grid

Kimi's Ferrari with mechanics on grid

Massa's Ferrari is being pushed to grid by mechanics

Red Bull mechanics finished scrutineering

Renault mechanics carry a carbon fibre survival cell to the pits

Ferrari mechanics unload the van which delivered new carbon fibre car body parts

Kovalainen passess the cheering McLaren mechanics with a raised fist

Second placed Timo Glock shares his champagne with the Toyota mechanics

A very happy and overwhelmed Toyota team cheers for second placed Timo Glock at parc ferme fence

Ferrari mechanics check the fuel hoses and nozzles

Ferrari mechanics check the fuel hoses and nozzles

Robert Kubica at his grid position, BMW Sauber mechanics buzz around the car

Robert Kubica arrives at the fourth grid position with the help of the BMW Sauber mechanics

Raikkonen is being pushed by Ferrari mechanics to his grid position

During the Thursday afternoon public pitwalk, the BMW Sauber team practices pitstops

During the Thursday afternoon public pitwalk, the Ferrari team practices pitstops

A BMW Sauber mechanic makes adjustments at Kubica's cockpit

A Lotus mechanics works on the rear wing of Hill's Lotus before the french Grand Prix 1969

A Champion engineer inspects a spark plug

Vic Elford, Monza 1968

Dan Gurney, Monza 1968

Jackie Stewart's Matra-Cosworth MS10 besides the team truck in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock 1968

Webber's left rear wheel is being exchanged

The BMW Sauber mechanics prepare Robert Kubica and his car for racing

1000km Brands Hatch BOAC 1970: Later race winner Pedro Rodriguez observes the repair of his Porsche 917K 016 during practice

Ferrari mechanics roll the car to Thursday evening scrutineering

Third placed Rubens Barrichello is being lifted from parc ferme by his happy team

Local hero Lewis Hamilton passes his happy McLaren mechanics

The performance of the Toyota crew's ballet is being started with the 'Lollipop man dance'

Mark Webber is being pushed backwards to pits

Kimi's Ferrari mechanics watch their driver placing a rubber mark at the pit

Kimi's Ferrari mechanics practise refueling during a pit stop

Kimi's Ferrari mechanics practise a pit stop

Close view at a Ferrari car's wheel with open brake system

BMW Sauber mechanics push a car backwards into pits

Jenson Button and the Honda mechanics practise a pit stop

It might become a bit difficult to service the Batmobile under 8 seconds ;)

Die Schauspielerin Dolly Buster zu Besuch in der Benetton-Box

Robert Kubica after the race with Ferrari mechanics

Ferrari pit crew between two pit stops

McLaren pit crew awaits Lewis Hamilton in lap 52

The Ferrari pit crew practices a pit stop

The Porsche 917K #031/026 of J. W. Automotive Engineering driven by Richard Attwood (GB) and Herbert M¸ller (CH) receives a full service

Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson during practice session

Happy BMW Sauber F1 mechanics celebrate with Kubica's champagne bottle after the podium ceremony of the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix

Happy BMW Sauber mechanics celebrate with Kubica's champagne bottle

The BMW Sauber team celebrates besides parc ferme

BMW Sauber mechanics celebrate with Swiss flags

Denny Hulme's McLaren-Cosworth M14A

A mechanic polishes a wing's surface of a McLaren car

Massa's Ferrari on the grid, surrounded by engineers, mechanics and guests

The McLaren pit crew pushes Kovalainen backward after his Q3 stint

Heikki Kovalainen is being pushed back to McLaren garage after his qualification stint

BMW Sauper pit crew practices pit stops with Robert Kubica

Ferrai mechanics prepare for pitstop practice on Thursday afternoon

Rainer takes photos whilst Ferrari mechanics wait for FIA scrutineering in the evening

Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) and Lucien Bianchi (B) drove the Ford GT40 1075 entered by J. W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. to victory at Le Mans 24hrs 1968

Chris Amon's Ferrari 312 needs fine tuning

A red view into Ferrari pits

Under the eyes of interested fans, Dunlop mechanics prepare tyres behind their service truck

People do sightseeing at Ferrari pits, guided by chief engineer Mauro Forghieri

Chris Amon sits in a Ferrari 312 surrounded by tifosi

Whilst mechanics prepare his Honda RA300 car, later race winner John Surtees chats with Keith Duckworth

Robert Kubica during Q3 executes a pit stop with his BMW Sauber mechanics

Williams mechanics between festively decorated palm trees

Honda mechanics work on the manifold under the car

BMW Sauber mechanics work at the cars rear

Renault mechanics work at their car in pits

Red Bull mechanics brighten the inside of a gearbox with an endoscope

Ferrari mechanics work at a gearbox

The Ferrari pits during qualifyication session part 3

BMW Sauber pit crew practices pit stops

Kovalainen appoaches McLaren pits for his second stop in lap 47 whilst the Renault pit crew awaits Alonso.

Felipe Massa with Ferrari engineers on the grid

As a bad omen for the race, Ferrari experiences engine problems on Saturday's qualifying session.

The Ferrari engine seems to sound really strange already on Saturday practice...

What might cause this Ferrari engineer a headache?

Porsche 908 LH 030 #23 is being refueled

Porsche race director Husche von Hanstein (with white hat) looks on as mechanics attend the 7th place class winning Vic Elford/Ben Pon Porsche 906 (154) at Le Mans 1967. In the background one of the factory Porsche 907s races by.

John Surtees (GB) swaps seat with other driver Nino Vaccarella (I) to bring the Ferrari 512S Spyder #1042 to third place

Jacky Ickx' Ferrari 312B2 is being pushed to its 2nd position on the grid

Porsche Salzburg's Porsche 917/03 #003, driven by Hans Herrmann (D) and Vic Elford (GB)

Car no. 6, Porsche 917/30 TC #003, entered by Penske-Roger Enterprises Inc., driven by Mark Donohue (USA)

Jim Clark in Spa-Francorchamps 1967, during practice with Lotus mechanics. The constructor of the new 8-cylinder engine Keith Duckworth speaks to Laurie Hands of Champion spark plugs.

Jim Clark gets ready on the grid

Jimmy in the pits.

Ferrari pit crew practices a pit stop

BMW Sauber mechanics wait at their car for the scrutineering

The BMW Sauber crew cheers for Nick Heidfeld who achieves a third place at the Hungarian GP 2007

Lewis Hamilton's McLaren Mercedes is being pushed back to pits during Friday morning practice session

Kimi's Ferrari being well covered after qualifying in parc fermÈ

McLaren mechanics push Lewis Hamilton's car backwards

Porsche's race engineer Peter Falk helps his mechanics to take care for the Porsche 908/2 012 #268 driven by Richard Attwood (GB) and Brian Redman (GB) which retires later with a broken driveshaft

Pit stop of the winning Porsche 908/3 008 #22, entered by Porsche Salzburg, driven by Vic Elford (GB) and Kurt Ahrens (D)

Engineer Peter Falk (in yellow jacket) helps with pit stop of Reinhold Joest's Porsche 908L 026 #60, driven by Reinhold Joest (D) / Michel Weber (D), which gains third place

Ferrari mechanics cover a new powerplant

Hamilton celebrates with team in parc ferme

Nico Rosberg still in pits, with a little help from his 'fan' and physio Oliver Fengler

Honda pit crew awaits Barrichello's car

Ferrari pit crew desperately follows the race on screen

Kimi Raikkonen is being pushed to his grid place by his Ferrari mechanics

Red Bull gearbox supplied by Renault

Panasonic Toyota cooler and exhaust

Team's timekeepers always stick together and crib from each other

Ferrari bees swarm around the red queen

New tyre regulations for now one and only supplier Bridgestone

Kimi Raikkonen's mechanics install the tyre warmers

BMW Sauber mechanics fight against the crawling humidity and blow the tire marks dry

David Coulthard receives congratulations for his fifth grid position place in Q3 from a Red Bull mechanic

Ferrari pit crew successfully finished a pit stop practice

Ferrari pit crew performs a practice pit stop ballet

Ferrari pit crew practices a pit stop

Ferrari mechanics push a red lady

Ferrari mechanics cool down the brake disks with portable blowers

McLaren tyre man takes care of his black gold

BMW Sauber pit crew awaits Heidfeld

Nick Heidfeld receives a quick service

Nick Heidfeld receives a quick service

BMW Sauber pit crew awaits Heidfeld

McLaren mechanics await their task

Nick Heidfeld's pit stop

BMW Sauber mechanics prepare for Heidfeld's service stop

Nick Heidfeld's pit stop

Nick Heidfeld out of pits

Nick Heidfeld's pit stop

Renault driver Heikki Kovalainen

Pit stop of Nick Heidfeld

Pit stop of Nick Heidfeld

Pit stop of Nick Heidfeld

Toyota mechanics work on Trulli's car at grid place

Ralf Schumacher surrounded by Toyota engineers

And of course also a jet of champagne for the BMW Sauber mechanics and engineers

Podium ceremony from above, Heidfeld raises his porcelain trophy

Robert Kubica does a pit stop with his BMW Sauber mechanics

Jenson Button approaches pit crew

Both leading rivals Hamilton and Raikkonen arrive for pit stop in same lap 19

Whilst Ralf Schumacher pits out, BMW Sauber mechanics await Robert Kubica for a pit stop

Heidfeld changes tyres in lap 53

Heidfeld pits in lap 37

Two Red Bull mechanics ready to roll out the car (reminds me of Innes Ireland's autobiography All Arms and Elbows)

Lunch break with his ATS mechanics: Manfred Winkelhock, Dutsh Grand Prix Zandvoort, 1983

Nick Heidfeld sprints away to third race stint

Jacks down and lift off for Nick Heidfeld's BMW

Nick Heidfeld receives a full service from his BMW Sauber pit crew

BMW Sauber pit crew awaits Heidfeld

Team crew and officials return to pits after cars launched to formation lap

Lewis Hamilton in his car, surrounded by McLaren engineers and mechanics

Mechanics work on Derek Bell's Ferrari 312

Robert Kubica practices a pit stop with his BMW Sauber mechanics

Robert Kubica practices a pit stop with his BMW Sauber mechanics

BMW Sauber mechanic adjusts front wing setting for more or less downforce

On rainy Thursday afternoon Renault mechanics carry an engine cover through paddock

Clay Regazzoni's Ferrari 312T on the grid, wins the race later

Toyota's 'lollipop man' welcomes Ralf Schumacher

Toyota's 'lollipop man' awaits Ralf Schumacher

Hamilton's McLaren Mercedes surrounded by mechanics on the grid

Rosberg's Williams is being prepared on its grid place

BMW Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld being refueled

Hamilton praises his engineers for their part gaining pole position

Sauber mechanic works on breaks

Ferrari mechanics immediatly overcome Michael's red lady on arrival at grid postition

Renault RE 24 Turbo V6

Lewis Hamilton at grid position with helmet on

Felipe Massa on the jacks

Second placed Lewis Hamilton bows down for the good work of his mechanics

Ferrari mechanics sweep some remains away after Massa's flamy pitstop

Nick Heidfeld on his grid position

'Clean Earth'

Nelson Piquet in a 1.5 t/c Brabham BT52B-BMW 4

mtp

Working on the grid

mtp

Schumacher with the mechanics after his win

BMW Sauber crew watches the race on a large screen in the pits

McLaren Mercedes mechanics in pits

Renault engine in an unwatched moment

McLaren mechanics work on exhaust and engine

Two Red Bull mechanics work on the cockpit (yes, one of the rarely seen 'petrolhead' women in paddock:)

Deserved champagne shower for the busy mechanics

Jenson Button, Honda

Scuderia Ferrari

Panasonic Toyota

Teams bring their cars to FIA technical scrutineering on Thursday evening: Renault ...

'Smoking causes hair loss' ;)

Kimi Raikkonen parks on the grid

Mechanics roll their equipment to the grid through a gap in the pitwall

Gunnar Nilsson under preparation in his Lotus-Cosworth 77

Belgian GP 1968: Ferrari mechanics

Tiago Monteiro pitting in lap 28

Michael Schumacher hugging his mechanics

Red lady in evening dress

Mechanics rolling home their Renault

Ferrari mechanics pushing another beautiful lady in red

Swiss mechanics cheering for their football team (but finishing better ;)

Mika Häkkinen test his rehearsal cockpit seat

Michael Schumacher jumps frenetically through parc ferme towards his waiting team

The Porsche System Engineering's Porsche 924 GTP "944 LM", driven by Jürgen Barth and Walter Röhrl, receives a swift service

Le Mans 24h 1988, Jaguar XJR-9LM Advanced (#2 Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace)

Le Mans 24h 1988, Jaguar XJR-9LM Advanced (#2 Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace)

Spanish GP 2004

Alain Prost, McLaren, surrounded by mechanics and spectators

Alain Prost, McLaren-Cosworth, observing the drivers time sheet during practice

Le Mans 24h 1988, Porsche engineers meeting

Le Mans 24h 1988, Porsche 962C (# 17 H.-J. Stuck, Klaus Ludwig, Derek Bell)

Le Mans 24h 1988, Porsche 962C (# 17 H.-J. Stuck, Klaus Ludwig, Derek Bell)

Le Mans 24h 1988, Jaguar XJR-9LM Advanced with open engine cover (#2 Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace)

Le Mans 24h 1988, Jaguar XJR-9LM Advanced (#2 Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace)

Le Mans 24h 1988, Jaguar XJR-9LM Advanced (#2 Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace)

Le Mans 24h 1988, Jaguar XJR-9LM Advanced (#2 Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace)

Le Mans 24h 1988, Jaguar XJR-9LM Advanced (#2 Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace)

Le Mans 24h 1988, Jaguar XJR-9LM Advanced (#2 Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace)

Le Mans 24h 1988, Jaguar XJR-9LM Advanced (#2 Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace)

Le Mans 24h 1988, Jaguar XJR-9LM Advanced (#2 Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace)

Autralian GP 1994

Italian GP 2000

Henri Pescarolo (F) and Klaus Ludwig (D) on Porsche 956B 117 entered by New-Man Joest Racing

Henri Pescarolo (F) and Klaus Ludwig (D) on Porsche 956B 117 entered by New-Man Joest Racing

Henri Pescarolo (F) and Klaus Ludwig (D) on Porsche 956B 117 entered by New-Man Joest Racing

New-Man-Joest Racing's winning Porsche 956B 117 driven by Klaus Ludwig (D), Paolo Barilla (I) and "John Winter" (D)

New-Man-Joest Racing's winning Porsche 956B 117 driven by Klaus Ludwig (D), Paolo Barilla (I) and "John Winter" (D)

Henri Pescarolo (F) and Klaus Ludwig (D) on Porsche 956B 117 entered by New-Man Joest Racing

Henri Pescarolo (F) and Klaus Ludwig (D) on Porsche 956B 117 entered by New-Man Joest Racing

Henri Pescarolo (F) and Klaus Ludwig (D) on Porsche 956B 117 entered by New-Man Joest Racing

Test Estoril 1995

Australian GP 1996

Pit stop and drver exchange between Bernd Schneider (D), Henri Pescarolo (F) and "John Winter" (D) on the Porsche 962C 014 entered by Konrad Motorsport (Joest Porsche)

Everybody gets a hug

Hugs and kisses for the best Ferrari man

Alain Prost, McLaren

Alain Prost being serviced by his McLaren mechanics

Alain Prost, McLaren, on his fifth grid position

Alain Prost, McLaren

Alain Prost, McLaren

Alain Prost, McLaren

Alain Prost, McLaren

Alain Prost, sitting in a bare McLaren, gets a wheel fitted by two mechanics

Michael Schumacher waiting in the Ferrari pits for his practice session appearance

Michael Schumacher on his grid place

Michael Schumacher's car without liveries being pushed to FIA scrutineering

Michael Schumacher's car without liveries being pushed to FIA scrutineering

Champagne shower for the winning Ferrari team

BMW Sauber mechanics servicing Nick Heidfeld`s company car

BMW Sauber pit crew awaiting their driver

BMW Sauber mechanics clearing the pitlane

Ferrari mechanics cooling down the brake disks before Schumacher lays some rubber

Ferrari's lollipop man awaiting his car in pit lane

Honda team with a proud and emotional father John Button in the middle

Robert Kubica kept his intermediates until the end of the race

BMW Sauber mechanics drying the launching ramp

Tiago Monteiro pitting out in lap 28

Honda mechanics with mobile brake blowers

Renault mechanics doing fun to pitlane signs (no, the eyebrows are real;)

BMW Sauber mechanics presenting Kubica's car to the public on 'open pitlane' Thursday afternoon

Richie Ginther surrounded by Honda engineers, Monza 1966

Ferrari mechanic using his 'voda phone'

Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher

Renault mechanics

Renault mechanics

A dash of champagne for the mechanics

Christian Klien

Michael Schumacher taking a seat

BMW Sauber mechanics working at Heidfeld's car

Ferrari team during play of German anthem for Michael Schumacher

Cars and engineers waiting in row

BMW Sauber mechanics with their car on the way to the scrutineers

Fernando Alsonso being welcomed by his frenetic mechanics in front of parc fermé

Renault pit with a waiting T-car

McLaren pit crew

Ferrari mechanics in their pit

Heidfeld being pushed a bit

Heidfeld sticks to the pit crew

Christian Klien refueling

Coulthard thanking his wildly celebrating team

Alonso and his mechanics performing last preparations on the grid

Nick Heidfeld getting a service

Nick Heidfeld during his next to last of first pitstop wave in lap 29

BMW Sauber pit crew ready for Nick Heidfeld

Jenson Button in pits on lap 44

Franck Montagny being pushed back into pits with drive shaft failure

Williams crew waiting for Rosberg

Schumacher's fuel lasting three laps longer

Honda mechanics waiting in the pits for their use

Funny view on Renault "dwarf" mechanics

A former Sauber mechanic, now Honda, talkes to Felipe Massa and Nicolas Todt

A former Sauber mechanic, now Honda, talkes to Felipe Massa and Nicolas Todt

At the BMW Williams pits

Ralf Schumacher hugging his mechanics

Ralf Schumacher surrounded by his service crew

Sir Frank Williams surrounded by his operative crew

Ferrari crew in the pits after their driver made a good qualification

McLaren pit crew

Williams mechanics under their car

McLaren mechanics waiting in their pits

A busy and crowded pit lane during the yellow flag period

Wheel cleaning

Ferrari awaiting Michael Schumacher for his pitstop

Jaguar mechanics and their engine on the grid

Kimi Raikkonen out

BMW Williams Power on the grid, 2004 Brazilian GP

Alonso's second and last pit stop was brought forward - without success as Michael pitted just one lap afterwards

Renault pit crew waiting for the car

Mark Webber before pitting out

Michael Schumacher and his race crew on their way to starting position

Williams mechanics escorting Webber to his grid position

Celebrating Renault team

Ferrari team members celebrating their 1-2 win

The demolished Ferrari of Felipe Massa - a result of the early start accident that took also Nico Rosberg's Williams out of the race

The demolished Ferrari of Felipe Massa - a result of the early start accident that took also Nico Rosberg's Williams out of the race

Felipe Massa's Ferrari back to the pits after his accident during the qualifying session Saturday afternoon

Christian Klien finally retiring in lap 26 with dropped hydraulic pressure

Nico Rosberg receiving last helpful hands before the race

Signal to Fernando Alonso, five laps to go

Untagged pit crew of Super Aguri

Tiago Monteiro in pit

Renault mechanics with their new V8 engine

Ferrari mechanics at work

La bella machina on its place quite far back

McLaren mechanics rebuilding Kimi's whole car on Friday afternoon

Pitwall signal preparation for Michael Schumacher

Pulsating action on Ferraris part of the grid

Solving a gearbox puzzle

Ferrari mechanics.

Irvine's Jaguar out of the pits

Montoya's pitboard

Jacques Villeneuve in the pits.

Ferrari mechanics at work on the grid

Adjustments on the grid before the start

McLaren mechanics at work on the grid

McLaren mechanics at work on the grid

Porsche's pit crew showing Pedro Rodriguez (ROD) as the current leader.

Ford driver Jackie Oliver and his wife Lynn (black coad) in the pits.

Brakes

Jenson Button of BAR Honda on the grid.

The Ferrari pits.

Nick Heidfeld's BMW Williams on the grid beeing prepared for the race.

Kimi Raikkonen, the winner of the Hungarian GP.

The 'red pig' Mercedes Benz SEL 6.8 AMG of Hans Heyer (D) and Clemens Schickentanz (D) becomes second placed and wins the group classement

The 'red pig' Mercedes Benz SEL 6.8 AMG of Hans Heyer (D) and Clemens Schickentanz (D) becomes second placed and wins the group classement

Two mechanics working at the rear of Elio de Angelis' Lotus Ford-Cosworth.

The new 3-liters Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine in Graham Hill's Lotus 49

The new 3-liters Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine

Mechanics work on a 1.5 t/c BMW 4 engine during tests in Silverstone 1986

Kimi Raikkonen passing his cheering mechanics

Ferrari 312B2

Friday evening in the McLaren pits

German GP 2005

European GP 2005

Renault pit crew celebrating abundant Alonso's victory

BAR Honda mechanics push Jenson Button's car

Red Bull Racing crew waiting to make Coulthard fly

Renault team running for the pit wall cheers

Renault mechanics celebrating Alonso's pole position

Fernando Alonso on his way to championship?

Toyota pit stop crew

Men at work on the new Ferrari car

Ferrari crewmen training pit stops

Winner Fernando Alonso passing his cheering team

At the Malaysian GP 2005, the third placed Nick Heidfeld achieves his second F1 podium ever

Rubens Barrichello

Mark Webber refueling

A Red Bull Racing engineer waiting for work

RBR car flying in

BMW.WilliamsF1 FW27 launch

A Lotus engineer works at the radiator system of a Lotus-Cosworth 49

Matra mechanics prepare the Matra Four-wheel-drive

BRM mechanics work on John Surtees' BRM P139

BRM mechanics work at the engine of John Surtees' BRM P139

Matra mechanics prepare the Matra Four-wheel-drive

Mechanics work on the gearbox of a 4-wheel-drive Lotus-Cosworth 63

Matra mechanics prepare the Matra Four-wheel-drive

Mechanics prepare Jochen Rindt's Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Race cars stand in line heading a crowded pitlane prior to the Dutch GP Zandvoort 1971

Thierry Boutsen in front of pits, Arrows mechanics work on the 1.5 t/c Arrows A8-BMW 4

Alain Prost, McLaren, surrounded by mechanics

Alain Prost, McLaren

Alain Prost, McLaren

Alain Prost, McLaren

Jordan mechanics takes a break

View into Jordan pits

Michael Schumacher

San Marino GP 2000

Gerhard Berger expresses his feelings about hygiene of British mechanics inside the Williams-BMW garage.

McLaren mechanics take care of their tyres

Allianz

Mechanics on the grid

Ferrari mechanics at work on the grid

On the grid

Williams, tyres

Mechanics waiting

Mechanics

Hands on brakes

In the pits

Williams mechanics

Williams mechanics pushing back the car

Mechaniks at work

Williams

Mechanics working at suspention

Williams mechanics on the grid

Mechanic behind grid-girl

Williams mechanics pushing back the car

Australian GP 2001

Mechanics

Mechanics at work

Montoya

Williams, body off

Williams mechanics

Mechanics

Michaels Ferrari on the grid

In the pits

Ferrari on the grid

Williams, mechanics

Hands on brakes

Mechanics at work

pitcrew

Williams mechanics on the grid

Mechanics changing tyres

Williams mechanics on the grid

Williams

pitcrew waiting

Ralf Schumacher sitting in his car

Williams, tyres

Mechanics at work

Driver on his way to the pitstop

Williams mechanic

Preseason testing week at Barcelona, 15.-17.2.2005

Preseason testing week at Barcelona, 15.-17.2.2005

Ferrari mechanics push a Ferrari car

Ferrari mechanics push a Ferrari car

Richard Attwood's (GB) and Jo Schlesser's (F) Ford GT40 GT/104 in pits

Richie Ginther stands besides his Honda.

Dan Gurney (USA), A. J. Foyt (USA) and the Ford mechanics celebrate their victory on the winning Ford Mk IV J6, entered by Shelby American Inc.

Jim Clark wins the British Grand Prix 1967 in a Lotus-Cosworth. The Lotus mechanics proudly display the trophy after Clark scored his 22nd Grand Prix victory for the team.

An exhausted mechanic takes a nap at night during the 24hrs Le Mans 1967

Ford mechanics enjoy the victory of their team's Ford GT40 1075 in parc ferme

Bruce McLaren in the cockpit of his McLaren-Cosworth M7C, Monaco GP Monte Carlo 1969

1000 km Zeltweg 1969: The winning Porsche 917 009 of Jo Siffert (CH) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D) is being checked by Porsche mechanics in paddock

The Porsche pit crew waits for the service action, Le Mans 1969

Two mechanics carry three tyres

Cosworth Racing chairman Dick Scammel listens to the technical discussion of Jochen and Eddie

Piers Courage in a De Tomaso-Cosworth 505, speaks with team boss Frank Williams

Vic Elford (GB) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D) retire after 225 laps with engine problems - the Porsche 917L #042 is entered by Porsche KG Salzburg

Pedro Rodriguez besides the pitting Porsche 917K #004/017

Porsche drivers Brian Redman (GB), Richard Attwood (GB) and Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) prepare for the drivers exchange at next pitstop

Jacky Ickx' Ferrari 312B is being refueled

Pedro Rodriguez does the fastest lap with a clean wiped visor

1000km Spa 1970: Pedro Rodriguez and Leo Kinnunen swap driver's seat of their Gulf-Porsche 917K #004/017

Vic Elford (GB) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D) retire in lap 225 with engine problems - the Porsche 917L #042 is entered by Porsche KG Salzburg

Pedro Rodriguez' shoes are being prepared for the pedals

Vic Elford (GB) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D) receives the Porsche 917L #042, whilst Porsche 917K #023 driven by Richard Attwood (GB) and Hans Herrmann (D) approaches the pits

Whilst the De Tomaso-Cosworth 505 is being refueled, Piers Courage speaks with team boss Frank Williams

24h Le Mans 1970: Vic Elford (GB) and Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D) retire in lap 225 with engine problems - the Porsche 917L #042 is entered by Porsche KG Salzburg

Peter Schetty's Ferrari 512 S experiences a problem

The Porsche 917L #042 driven by Gérard Larrousse (F) and Vic Elford (GB) is being serviced at Martini International Racing Team pits whislt the drivers exchange seat

John Wyer's winning Porsche 917K 034 #16, driven by Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) and Richard Attwood (GB, not in picture), arrives at the cheering mechanics in pitlane

John Wyer's winning Porsche 917K 034 #16, driven by Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) and Richard Attwood (GB), arrives at the cheering mechanics in pitlane

Jo Siffert (CH) and Derek Bell (GB) drive this Porsche 917L #045 entered by J. W. Automotive Engineering

Later race winner Jackie Stewart's Tyrrell-Cosworth 003 is being prepared on second grid position

1000 km Zeltweg 1971: Victorious Pedro Rodriguez (MEX) climbs out of John Wyer's Porsche 917K 034/013 after gaining first place in an exciting race battle

Jo Siffert's Porsche 917K #014/029

24h Le Mans 1971: The winning Porsche 917K 053 of Helmut Marko (A) and Gijs van Lennep (NL) at pits

Jackie Stewart in the Tyrrell-Cosworth 003 T-car

Vic Elford receives a full service on his winning Porsche 908/03 008

Follmer's Porsche 917/10 TC in pits

Jackie Oliver's Shadow Mk3 Chevrolet is being prepared in pits

François Cevert (F) at pits in a McLaren M8F Chevrolet

Jackie Stewart helps his mechanics

Race winner Jacky Ickx on podium with second placed team mate Regazzoni and third Peterson after winning the German GP 1972

Derek Bell's Tecno PA123 is being prepared

An old farm house at Le Mans works fine as Porsche 'garage' in the week before the 24h race of Le Mans

George Follmer (USA) and Reinhold Jöst (D) arrived at tenth position in the Porsche Carrera RSR 911 360 #0588 R6 entered by Porsche Stuttgart

Hans-Joachim Stuck (D) / Chris Amon (NZ), BMW Motorsport GmbH (D), BMW 3.0 CSL, 24 Heures de Francorchamps 1973, ETCC Rd. 5

Gijs van Lennep (NL) and Herbert Müller (CH) exchange drivers seat in the Martini Racing Team Porsche Carrera RSR 911 360 #0686 R7

Tione Hezemans (NL) / Dieter Quester (A), BMW Motorsport (D), BMW 3.0 CSL, Monza 4 Hours 1973, European Touring Car Championship (round 1)

BMW Motorsport (D), BMW 3.0 CSL, Monza 4 Hours 1973, European Touring Car Championship (round 1)

Tione Hezemans (NL) / Dieter Quester (A), BMW Motorsport (D), BMW 3.0 CSL, Monza 4 Hours 1973, European Touring Car Championship (round 1)

Vic Elford (GB) in the Shadow DN-2 Chevrolet Turbo with a damaged front wing

Gijs van Lennep (NL) and Herbert Müller (CH) exchange seats and have the Porsche Carrera RSR 911 360 #0576 R5 being serviced

timekeeping

Gijs van Lennep (NL) and Herbert Müller (CH) exchange drivers seat in the Martini Racing Team Porsche Carrera RSR 911 360 #0686 R7

Hans-Joachim Stuck (D) / Chris Amon (NZ), BMW Motorsport (D), BMW 3.0 CSL, Monza 4 Hours 1973, European Touring Car Championship (round 1)

Tione Hezemans (NL) / Dieter Quester (A), BMW Motorsport (D), BMW 3.0 CSL, Monza 4 Hours 1973, European Touring Car Championship (round 1)

Hezemans (NL) / Quester (D), BMW Motorsport GmbH (D), BMW 3.0 CSL, 24 Heures de Francorchamps 1973, ETCC Rd. 5

Gijs van Lennep (NL) and Herbert Müller (CH) exchange drivers seat in the Martini Racing Team Porsche Carrera RSR 911 360 #0686 R7

Clay Regazzoni's Ferrari is beeing refuelled during a practice session, Italian GP Monza 1974

Marc Surer's ATS-Cosworth in pits

McLaren Mercedes mechanics practise pit stops

Héctor Rebaque in Brabham pits in front of teammate Piquet

A McLaren mechanic measures the track length

A bucket full of ice cream for the busy McLaren mechanics

Kimi Raikkonen passes the cheering McLaren Mercedes team and becomes second at the British Grand Prix 2004

McLaren's 'tyre manager' takes a break with ice cream

Kimi Raikkonen's McLaren Mercedes on the grid

Kimi Raikkonen's McLaren Mercedes on the grid

McLaren mechanic, responsible for Coultard's pit board

Kimi Raikkonen's McLaren Mercedes on the grid

Williams pit crew prepared for pitstop action

Ferrari mechanics prepare Berger's suspension

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP San Marino 2001 Imola BMW Williams F1

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP San Marino 2001 Imola BMW Williams F1

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

Before the start of the GP Malaysia 2001, the BMW Williams F1 mechanics prepare the Williams FW23-BMW P80 on the grid

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP Malaysia 2001 BMW Williams F1

GP San Marino 2001 Imola BMW Williams F1

Tattooed McLaren 'tyre manager' watches the race

BMW Sauber exhaust

Toyota mechanic with a pair of rear wings

Nick Heidfeld arrives on the grid

Massa takes the hard mixture, too

BMW Sauber pit crew watches the race carefully

BMW Sauber pit crew watches the race on screens in pits

Felipe Massa pits during qualifying

BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld on his grid position

McLaren Mercedes mechanics hold the air gun ready, a tyre already aside

Robert Kubica practices a pit stop with his BMW Sauber mechanics

Robert Kubica practices a pit stop with his BMW Sauber mechanics

More rain again makes the BMW Sauber team react promptly and change Kubica's tyres for intermediate weather conditions in lap 52

Heidfeld pits in lap 53

Force India mechanics work on the Force India-Mercedes in pits

Ferrari mechanics work on the body of the 'red lady' in pits

McLaren mechanics practise pit stops

The Red Bull Racing car is being pushed to scrutineering pits

Renault F1 mechanics work on the Renault car in pits

BMW Sauber mechanics work on the body of the BMW Sauber car in pits

The McLaren Mercedes car is being pushed to scrutineering pits

The BMW Sauber F1 pit crew practises pit stops

The BMW Sauber F1 car is being brought back from scrutineering

Panasonic Toyota mechanics work on the Toyota car in pits

Robert Kubica practises pit stops with the BMW Sauber F1 pit crew

Brawn GP mechanics work on the body of the Brawn-Mercedes car in pits

After qualification part 2 both Ferraris are being pushed backwards into pits

Victorious Vettel is being carried from podium ceremony by celebrating Red Bull Racing mechanics

Track sightseeing on Wednesday

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