Flat Spot
A flat spot is exactly what it sounds like — a flattened section of the tyre caused by a lock-up.…
Glossary
Lock-up
A lock-up happens when a driver brakes too hard and one of the tyres — usually a front — stops…
Kerbs
Kerbs are the raised, painted edges of a track’s corners — often red and white, sometimes sausage-shaped and aggressive. They’re…
Scrutineering
Scrutineering is F1’s version of a customs check: every car must pass it to be allowed to race. Before and…
Telemetry
Telemetry is the real-time data stream sent from the car to the engineers in the garage. It includes everything from…
Delta Time
Delta time is the magical number on a driver’s dashboard that shows how much faster or slower they are compared…
Chicane
A chicane is a tight sequence of corners — usually a quick left-right or right-left — designed to slow cars…
What is the undercut and overcut in F1?
Undercut and overcut are two key race strategies involving the timing of pit stops. It’s all about gaining track position…
