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Success in the world's most popular, high-tech and, some might say, glamorous form of auto racing -- Formula One -- can often come down to one decision: when to stop and pit for fuel and tires.
"It sounds easy enough, but it's a terribly complex decision," said Steve Matchett, the technical analyst for F1 coverage on the Speed Channel, the cable network devoted to motorsports . "Because of the difficulty of passing [on the track], a lot of changes in position happen in the pits, which makes strategy terribly important. It's a very dicey business; it can win or lose a race."
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