Frequency
The frequency of pit stops depends on a large number of factors, and in events such as Super GT the pitstops and driver changes during the race are done within mandatory windows, which is similar to the two stops that are obligatory under the rules of Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. Since the 2007 Formula One season, two different tyre compounds must be used during a race, effectively setting the minimum number of pitstops to one.
| Event | Number of stops per car | Race distance (km) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Italian Grand Prix | 1.7 | 307 |
| 2011 Hungarian Grand Prix | 3.5 | 307 |
| Indianapolis 500 | 5 | 805 |
| 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans | 33 | 5151 |
| 1000 km Suzuka | 5 | 1000 |
| 2008 1000 km of Monza | 7 | 1000 |
| 2009 1000 km of Nürburgring | 6 | 1000 |
| 2009 Dubai 24 Hour | 15 | 3088 |
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