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Why don't F1 cars refuel during pitstops?

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Why don't F1 cars refuel during pitstops?

By RACER Staff - Aug 28, 2026, 4:15 PM ET

F1 cars don't refuel during pit stops because refueling was banned starting in the 2010 season, and the ban has stuck ever since. A few reasons drove that decision: Safety Refueling rigs pumping highly flammable fuel at high pressure, in close proximity to a running engine and a crew of...

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