Formula 3000 introduces pitstops

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autosport said:

The final two rounds of the FIA Formula 3000 International Championship will feature mandatory pitstops as a prelude to their full-time introduction to the series in 2004. All teams have approved the move, which is aimed at spicing up the action in the one-make single-seater series. It will be tried for the first time at the next round of the championship at Hungary next weekend. "This idea was put forward by the FIA's Charlie Whiting," Arden team boss Christian Horner told Motorsport News. "I contacted the teams, who were unanimous. It should spice up the races and teach drivers about pushing on their in- and out-laps. It will instill a good discipline about adhering to the speed limit. It is something they will use if they progress on from F3000." Six pit crew will be able to work on the car during the stops, including two jack men. Den Bla Avis team manager Paul Jackson said: "Teams will be a bigger part of the equation and it means races could be won or lost with the use of strategy."

Does anyone ever see these races? I don't and F3 is far better anyway.