50. Backmarker: a driver at the rear end of the field, often when he is encountered by the race leaders, blue flags are used to inform the backmarker when he should let a faster car past.
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50. Backmarker: a driver at the rear end of the field, often when he is encountered by the race leaders, blue flags are used to inform the backmarker when he should let a faster car past.
49. Blistering: The consequence of a tyre overheating. Excess heat can cause rubber to soften and break away in chunks from the body of the tyre. Makes it harder to drive.
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49. Blistering: The consequence of a tyre overheating. Excess heat can cause rubber to soften and break away in chunks from the body of the tyre. Makes it harder to drive.
48.3 Blue=about to be overtaken.
If at all times=traffic is approaching(for driver leaving pits),
if at practice=faster car about to overtake,
If at race=about to be lapped by race leader and must give way. If not for three times then penalty imposed
If at all times=traffic is approaching(for driver leaving pits),
if at practice=faster car about to overtake,
If at race=about to be lapped by race leader and must give way. If not for three times then penalty imposed
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48.3 Blue=about to be overtaken.
If at all times=traffic is approaching(for driver leaving pits),
if at practice=faster car about to overtake,
If at race=about to be lapped by race leader and must give way. If not for three times then penalty imposed
If at all times=traffic is approaching(for driver leaving pits),
if at practice=faster car about to overtake,
If at race=about to be lapped by race leader and must give way. If not for three times then penalty imposed
47. Sectors: a track is divided into 1/3rds. Used to help time the laps.
Colours:
Yellow=not personal best,
Green=personal best,
Purple=fastest overall.
During race there is a purple clock near the driver's name which indicates fastest lap (+1 point, only for top 10).
Colours:
Yellow=not personal best,
Green=personal best,
Purple=fastest overall.
During race there is a purple clock near the driver's name which indicates fastest lap (+1 point, only for top 10).
November 15, 2024 at 5:04 PM
47. Sectors: a track is divided into 1/3rds. Used to help time the laps.
Colours:
Yellow=not personal best,
Green=personal best,
Purple=fastest overall.
During race there is a purple clock near the driver's name which indicates fastest lap (+1 point, only for top 10).
Colours:
Yellow=not personal best,
Green=personal best,
Purple=fastest overall.
During race there is a purple clock near the driver's name which indicates fastest lap (+1 point, only for top 10).
46. Tyre Compounds: Mix of rubber which makes the tyres.
Colours:
[slicks]
Red=softs, fast but short life,
Yellow=medium, slower but longer life,
White= hard, slowest but longest life.
[wets]
Green=intermediate, light water and treads,
Blue=wets, heavy water and bigger treads.
Colours:
[slicks]
Red=softs, fast but short life,
Yellow=medium, slower but longer life,
White= hard, slowest but longest life.
[wets]
Green=intermediate, light water and treads,
Blue=wets, heavy water and bigger treads.
November 15, 2024 at 5:04 PM
46. Tyre Compounds: Mix of rubber which makes the tyres.
Colours:
[slicks]
Red=softs, fast but short life,
Yellow=medium, slower but longer life,
White= hard, slowest but longest life.
[wets]
Green=intermediate, light water and treads,
Blue=wets, heavy water and bigger treads.
Colours:
[slicks]
Red=softs, fast but short life,
Yellow=medium, slower but longer life,
White= hard, slowest but longest life.
[wets]
Green=intermediate, light water and treads,
Blue=wets, heavy water and bigger treads.
42. Slipstream: When a car is behind another on a straight, they get a lot more speed because all the air resistance and drag is faced by the car in front. This helps the car behind to overtake and is aided by DRS.
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42. Slipstream: When a car is behind another on a straight, they get a lot more speed because all the air resistance and drag is faced by the car in front. This helps the car behind to overtake and is aided by DRS.
40. Oversteer: When the car turns more than intended, the rear tyres lose traction before the front. This often results in spin or crash.
41. Understeer: When the car turns less than intended, the front tyres lose traction before the rear. It causes the car to go wide.
41. Understeer: When the car turns less than intended, the front tyres lose traction before the rear. It causes the car to go wide.
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40. Oversteer: When the car turns more than intended, the rear tyres lose traction before the front. This often results in spin or crash.
41. Understeer: When the car turns less than intended, the front tyres lose traction before the rear. It causes the car to go wide.
41. Understeer: When the car turns less than intended, the front tyres lose traction before the rear. It causes the car to go wide.
39. Lock-up: When the car brakes sharply, one of the tyres may stop moving while others are still in motion. This results in flat spots and smoke.
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39. Lock-up: When the car brakes sharply, one of the tyres may stop moving while others are still in motion. This results in flat spots and smoke.
38. Flat Spots: When the car slides, tyres get worn down in specific places. It causes severe vibrations and may force the driver to pit.
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38. Flat Spots: When the car slides, tyres get worn down in specific places. It causes severe vibrations and may force the driver to pit.
37. Tyre Warmers: Electrical blankets which keep the tyres at the required temperatures.
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37. Tyre Warmers: Electrical blankets which keep the tyres at the required temperatures.
36. Gravel Trap: beds of gravel on the edges to slow down/stop a f1 car which swerves off the track.
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36. Gravel Trap: beds of gravel on the edges to slow down/stop a f1 car which swerves off the track.
35. Pitlane: Where the team garages are located.
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35. Pitlane: Where the team garages are located.
34. Marbles: When tyres slide, pieces of rubber tear off it and collect on the side of the tracks. They are extremely slippery to drive on, like walking on marbles.
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34. Marbles: When tyres slide, pieces of rubber tear off it and collect on the side of the tracks. They are extremely slippery to drive on, like walking on marbles.
33. Tear-off Strips: Strips of plastic fitted over a helmet's visor. It can be removed during the race is the visor gets dirty, providing a clearer vision.
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33. Tear-off Strips: Strips of plastic fitted over a helmet's visor. It can be removed during the race is the visor gets dirty, providing a clearer vision.
32. HANS device: Hands and Neck device. Provides additional support to the neck and head to prevent excessive movements during an event of an accident.
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32. HANS device: Hands and Neck device. Provides additional support to the neck and head to prevent excessive movements during an event of an accident.
31. Sidepods: It contains the radiators which help in cooling of the car. They run along the side of the monocoque.
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31. Sidepods: It contains the radiators which help in cooling of the car. They run along the side of the monocoque.
30. Monocoque: A tub where the cockpit is located. It provides additional security to the driver.
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30. Monocoque: A tub where the cockpit is located. It provides additional security to the driver.
23. Rumble Strip: A bumpy curb at the edge of a corner. Used to warn driver about the edge of the corner.
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23. Rumble Strip: A bumpy curb at the edge of a corner. Used to warn driver about the edge of the corner.
22. Plank: Wooden strip underneath a car. It is to check that the cars are not too close to the ground. It also limits downforce on the car.
eg. Charles Leclerc and Sir Lewis Hamilton were disqualified in COTA race in 2023 when their plank wear was deemed more than 1mm)
eg. Charles Leclerc and Sir Lewis Hamilton were disqualified in COTA race in 2023 when their plank wear was deemed more than 1mm)
November 15, 2024 at 5:04 PM
22. Plank: Wooden strip underneath a car. It is to check that the cars are not too close to the ground. It also limits downforce on the car.
eg. Charles Leclerc and Sir Lewis Hamilton were disqualified in COTA race in 2023 when their plank wear was deemed more than 1mm)
eg. Charles Leclerc and Sir Lewis Hamilton were disqualified in COTA race in 2023 when their plank wear was deemed more than 1mm)
20. Pits: Area where the cars are maintained and kept during the race weekend.
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20. Pits: Area where the cars are maintained and kept during the race weekend.
19. Parc ferme: After qualifying or race the cars are parked there for the stewards check them. No one but the stewards are allowed to touch them until they are cleared.
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19. Parc ferme: After qualifying or race the cars are parked there for the stewards check them. No one but the stewards are allowed to touch them until they are cleared.
18. Paddock: Area behind the pits where motor homes are located.
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18. Paddock: Area behind the pits where motor homes are located.
17. Paddles: Located behind the steering wheel, it is used to change the gears.
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17. Paddles: Located behind the steering wheel, it is used to change the gears.
16. Graining: Car sliding results in small bits of rubber to tear off the tyre and stick to someone else's (or their own) car. It affects the driving because in great speed even a small bump feels like a lot bigger. That is called Graining.
November 15, 2024 at 5:04 PM
16. Graining: Car sliding results in small bits of rubber to tear off the tyre and stick to someone else's (or their own) car. It affects the driving because in great speed even a small bump feels like a lot bigger. That is called Graining.