There was an accident in the recently concluded German Grand Prix where a wheel did not go correctly and it flew and hit a cameraman. Given that the wheels need to be replaced during the flash pit stops (close to 3 seconds), it needs to be done with 100% accuracy and precision. 

 

On the face of it, it might appear that it was a manual error by the mechanic (the wheel gun slipped from his hand), but in the fast paced life of F1 safety of crew and drivers is of prime importance. This lead to the identification of a design fault on the wheel gun and Red Bull team will be revising it to ensure that such an accident doesn't occur again. 

 

An excellent example of how an RCA should be performed. Full article below:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/racing/top-stories/F1-Red-Bull-change-pitstop-procedures/articleshow/21022022.cms

Thanks

Hi Mayank,

Good morning

 

The above RCA article link is not working...Can you pls share the updated link if any?

Dear Manoj

 

Times of India might have removed the page. You may read more about the incident at the below link

 

https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/f1-red-bull-change-pitstop-procedures-formula-one/20130714.htm