Step
Create presets
In the car setup open Pit Strategy and save separate stops: dry, wet, fuel only and damage.
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Pit stops and pit lane in AMS2
Prepare clean stops: which preset to use, when to request the pit, how to avoid wrong refuel values and what to check before pit entry.
Updated June 17, 2026
Perfect stop
In AMS2 the crew follows the selected strategy. If you enter with the wrong preset, the issue is not the stop itself: it is the preparation.
Step
Select before going out
The chosen preset becomes your default strategy. Check it is not carrying tyres or pressures from a previous race.
Step
Request pit on the in-lap
Bind pit request inside ICM/MFD. Requesting the stop helps the crew prepare.
Step
Respect line and marker
Brake before the pit speed line, enter cleanly and stop on the red pit box marker.
Step
Wait for progress bars
Fuel, tyres and repairs are shown as progress. Leave only when the game releases the stop.
Pit recipes
quick
Fuel only
For races where tyres can last. Disable tyre changes and repairs unless you need them.
Best
Add exact litres
Risk
Requesting total litres by mistake
Use when
Long sprint or normal race with low wear
weather
Tyre change
Prepare dry and wet separately. AMS2 can request specific tyre combinations and new pressures.
Best
Dry preset and wet preset
Risk
Changing tyres unintentionally
Use when
Rain, drying track or long stint
rule
Mandatory stop
If the server requires a stop or minimum tyres, complete the required action inside the race window.
Best
Check event rules
Risk
Pitting but not meeting min tyres
Use when
Championships and regulated races
damage
Repairs
Repairs can save a race, but engine/gearbox work can take a long time. Keep a separate damage preset.
Best
Aero/suspension if pace is affected
Risk
Repairing engine by default
Use when
Endurance, rain or heavy incident
wet
Switch to wet
Do not wait until you are sliding while searching menus. Save a wet/intermediate strategy with no fuel if fuel is not needed.
Best
Wet preset ready
Risk
Changing too late
Use when
Variable weather
safe
Emergency
If everything goes wrong, prioritise a living car: enough fuel, correct tyre and only the repair you need.
Best
Touch only what matters
Risk
Losing a minute repairing everything
Use when
Long race or finishing priority
Common mistakes
Mixing total fuel with fuel to add
In Pit Strategy the requested fuel is added to what remains in the tank. If you want to leave with 42 L and you still have 12 L, do not request 42 L.
Not checking the preset after qualifying
Race changes can remain saved. Before the start, check tyres, pressures, fuel and repairs.
Entering without selected strategy
If nothing is selected, the game uses default or the previous strategy. It may change tyres, repair or skip refuelling.
Repairing everything by habit
Engine, gearbox or deep damage can cost huge time. Split “quick damage” from “full repair”.
Fighting the MFD mid-corner
Prepare presets before racing. In race, adjust only what is essential on a straight or before the in-lap.
Misreading mandatory stops
Some events require minimum tyre changes, refuelling or simply visiting the pits. Read the server rule.
Pit entry checklist
Pit request button bound and tested.
Dry, wet, fuel only and damage presets saved.
Fuel to add calculated with margin, not total stint fuel.
Preset tyres and pressures checked for this car.
Repairs disabled unless they are part of the plan.
Mandatory stop rule, window and min tyres checked.
Pit entry practised: braking point, limiter and pit box.
Recommended presets
Dry normal
Slicks if needed, planned fuel, light repairs off.
Wet change
Wet/intermediate tyre, no fuel if you are only changing compound.
Fuel only
Only litres to add. Useful when tyres last.
Quick repair
Aero/suspension if driveability is affected; engine/gearbox off unless emergency.
Full repair
Last resort to finish a long race.
Connect this guide
Link pit stops with fuel, tyres and setup so the decision is made before the MFD becomes a distraction.
Sources and checks
Practical summary based on community documentation, Reiza forum threads and AMS2 user discussions. Some options can vary by server rules, class and game version.
Do I always have to request a pit stop in AMS2?
Not always if the strategy is selected, but requesting it from MFD/ICM on the in-lap helps prepare the box and reduces confusion.
Is pit fuel the amount I want after the stop?
No. It is fuel to add on top of what remains in the tank. This is one of the most common causes of bad stops.
How do I switch to wet tyres?
Create and select a wet preset in Pit Strategy. In race you can choose it from ICM/MFD before entering the pits.
Why did my mandatory stop not count?
The event may require a specific action, such as changing a minimum number of tyres, refuelling or stopping inside a window. Check the server rules.