The F1 pit stop that helped save lives

When the McLaren pit crew refuelled a car, changed its tyres and relayed information to their driver in less than seven seconds at the Spanish Grand Prix in 2001, they were just doing their jobs.

But 700 miles away in the break room at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), Dr Martin Elliott and his colleagues were watching after completing a life-saving operation on a young child.

The brief glimpse would change how the doctors approached patient care. From surgery-to-ICU handovers and neonatal care to air-ambulance response times, F1's innovations have made an impact far beyond the track.

At Ferrari's factory in Maranello, the GOSH medical team studied how pit crews organised roles, communication and handovers.