Explain the difference between a two-stop and a one-stop fuel strategy on a 60-minute race.

• A. A two-stop strategy uses more frequent tire changes but less fuel per stint.
• B. A one-stop strategy minimizes pit time and uses the least fuel overall.
• C. A two-stop strategy distributes fuel and tires across two stops, while a one-stop keeps tires on longer but uses more fuel per stint.
• D. A one-stop strategy guarantees better pace in all conditions regardless of wear.

Answer: (C)

Fuel and tire management across stints is the main idea here. In a 60-minute race you plan how long you can push between stops and how much fuel you need to carry for each segment, while also weighing tire wear. A two-stop plan splits the race into two shorter stints, so you can refuel and change tires twice and each stint carries less fuel weight. That lighter package helps maintain faster pace and grip with fresh tires, though it costs extra time in the pits. A one-stop plan uses longer stints, requiring enough fuel to reach the end after that single stop, which means a heavier car and more fuel per stint, and tires must last longer on the single run. With fewer pit interruptions, you save pit time but may see slower pace later due to tire wear and heavier fuel load. This is why the option describes two stops as distributing fuel and tires across two visits, while one stop keeps tires on longer but uses more fuel per stint.