Gone in 2s: a deep dive into perfection analysing the collaborative maintenance pitstop of Formula 1

Purpose The paper aims to convert into useable guidelines, the knowledge related human factors and tasks' organisation, which are embedded in one of most exciting maintenance actions that carried out, pitstop Formula 1 races. Design/methodology/approach opted for a fault tree analysis (FTA) de-construct all sub-tasks their possible deviations from desirable situations evaluate relevant information needed carrying out operation. Besides, SHELL model was applied second stage interaction between being interfaces with other components system. Once this set crystallised, research translated it guidelines organising industrial using same approach reaching results. Findings results study is structured encompasses paramount aspects should be considered setting correct actions. They represent “guide” including different angles included during these operations. Research limitations/implications potentially applicable every tested on working domains check applicability besides racing world. Practical implications This reverse engineering work creating scheme include operations such as crew athlete-like fitness, training, technology, organisational issues, safety, ergonomics psychology. Originality/value value deconstructing successful prepared action. takes proposing how structure create solutions. difference approaches car applications enhances gap needs still filled further improving