Who ruled in the DHL fastest pit stop challenge in Japan?

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The all-important exercise of changing tyres with absolute precision was perfectly executed by Max Verstappen's Red Bull Racing crew in Japan.

The Milton Keynes outfit's men were done and dusted, and had Max out in 2.29 seconds, edging out Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton by 0.04s.

The Mercedes driver prevailed on the road however, winning the Japanese GP by a margin of 1.211s.

The record for the fastest pit stop is still held by Williams which achieved an outstanding 1.92s stop in Baku last year.

Mercedes leads the DHL Fastest Pit Stop championship however, in front of Williams and Red Bull.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.