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F1 CAR RACING GLOSSARY
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Diffuser
The rear section of the car's floor or undertray, where the air flowing under the car exits through. The design of the diffuser is important, as it controls the speed at which the air exits and thus changes the aerodynamics of the car. The faster the exit, the lower the air pressure beneath the car and the more downforce the car generates – creating more grip.
Downforce
An aerodynamic force that forces a car downwards. Drivers use this to improve the car’s traction and handling through corners. Depending on the circuit lay-out, it can have high or low downforce, forcing drivers to adjust accordingly with different tyres or driving styles.
Drive-through-penalty
One of two penalties that can be handed out at the discretion of the Stewards during the race. With this penalty, drivers must enter the pit lane, drive through it complying with the speed limit and re-join the race without stopping.
Drag
The air resistance a car experiences as is goes forward.
FIA
Stands for: Fédération International d'Automobile. It is the ruling body of world-wide motor sport, based in Switzerland.
Flat Sspot
The term describing an area of a tiyre that is worn heavily only in one spot. This can happen after extreme braking or during a spin. A flat spot in the tyre impedes the cars handling, often causing severe vibration and in many cases forces the driver to go for a pit stop to change tyres.
Formation lap
One lap around the circuit just before the start of the race. After the lap, cars are stopped again on the grid in the starting formation, ready to start the race. Sometimes drivers use this lap to warm up their tyres, which explains why they drive their vehicles in a wavy pattern.
Gravel trap
A lane of gravel on the outside of corners which is designed to stop cars when they misjudge a corner or spin off. Sometimes drivers are able to rejoin the race after spinning into the gravel trap.
Green flag
A green flag gives the all clear. When a driver has passed a danger point on the track and prohibitions imposed by yellow flags have been lifted.
Half black, half white flag
This flag, accompanied by a car number, warns of unsportsman-like conduct. It may be followed by a black flag, if the driver does not heed the warning.
Installation lap
A lap done on arrival at a circuit, where drivers can test their car functions, such as throttle, brakes and steering before heading back to the pits, without crossing the finish line.
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