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How McLaren Uses F1 Pit Stop Principles in Manufacturing
McLaren doesn't just build supercars — it runs one of the most efficient factories in the world using Formula 1 pit-stop discipline. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the McLaren Production Centre applies race-day logistics to assembly lines. You'll learn about the 'pit stop mentality' — cross-trained teams, parallel workflows, and data-driven rotation schedules that cut build time for a new car from days to hours. Lucas breaks down specific metrics: how McLaren reduced chassis assembly to 80 minutes, how every tool is shadow-boxed and tracked, and how they use a…
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