How “no risk, no fun” mantra encouraged late Verstappen F1 pitstop

Verstappen was 24 seconds clear of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in the closing stages of the Red Bull Ring race, which was just more than the time lost by pitting for fresh tyres.

But despite the close margins and the risk of losing the lead if the stop went wrong, Red Bull elected to pit the world champion for softs so he could snatch the fastest lap point on the run to the chequered flag. 

The stop was brilliantly executed, and Verstappen was able to emerge still in…