Fangio said, ‘the pilots are always mentioned, not the mechanics; without them, you could not race.’
And how true that is, the unsung heroes, without perfect teamwork of the pit crews, a Grand Prix weekend, despite the best efforts of the pilots, can be thwarted.
Formula 1 is not an individual sport; the best-motivated and professional team can make or break a race, even a championship.
During the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix, Red Bull created a Guinness World Record for the fastest pit stop in history; 1.8 seconds to get Max Verstappen back into the foray.
The teams must ensure their pit crews are motivated and remunerated adequately.
| Pit Crew Member | Per Race | Annual Salary | Race Winning Bonus |
| Crew Chief | $10,000 | $1 Million | $5,000 |
| Refueling Person | $5,000 | $350,000 | $2,500 |
| Tyre Changers | $5,000 | $350,000 | $2,500 |
| Tyre Carriers | $3,500 | $270,000 | $2,500 |
| Jack Men | $3,000 | $150,000 | $500 |
| Wing Men | $3,000 | $150,000 | $500 |
| Stabilizer | $2,500 | $90,000 | $250 |
| Starter Man | $750 | $40,000 | $250 |
| Fire Extinguisher Man | $500 | $30,000 | $250 |