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<\/a><\/p>\nLift and Coast (LICO)<\/p>\n
Maheeka B, Leslie J, Ashlie M & More<\/p>\n
F1 drivers might be asked to \u2018lift and coast\u2019 for a variety of reasons, such as fuel saving, tyre management or brake management. The driver lifts off the throttle earlier than usual before a corner and lets the car roll (or \u201ccoast\u201d) before braking. Drivers in race conditions may be given specific corners on the circuit in which to lift and coast, typically in heavier braking zones found at the end of long straights.<\/p>\n
Parc Ferm\u00e9<\/p>\n
This is a French term meaning \u2018closed park\u2019. It\u2019s an area controlled by the FIA where cars head after Qualifying or Sprint Qualifying to ensure no maintenance or set-up changes are made ahead of a Grand Prix or Sprint.<\/p>\n
Dirty Air<\/p>\n
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Carlos and Alex in a train of cars at the Hungarian GP<\/p>\n
Dirty air is the turbulent airflow that follows a car as it punches a hole in the air at high speed. If you\u2019re following a competitor closely, that disturbed air reduces your downforce, making it harder to corner quickly. It\u2019s one of the main reasons drivers want to be within DRS range and pass quickly, without getting stuck in a traffic jam.<\/p>\n
The Apex<\/p>\n
The apex is the innermost point of the racing line through a corner \u2013 the part drivers will aim to clip before heading back out towards the exit of the turn. Hit it correctly and you\u2019ll carry maximum speed onto the straight, giving you the best lap time. Miss it, and you\u2019ll either be too slow or too wide. Some longer radius corners might have a double apex, such as the first turn in Shanghai.<\/p>\n
Bottoming<\/p>\n
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Sparking through the swimming pool section in Monaco<\/p>\n
This is when the underside of an F1 car scrapes along the track surface \u2013 usually on a bump, kerb, or under heavy compression at high speed. You might hear it as a harsh \u201cthud\u201d when watching onboard footage, or see sparks flying. It\u2019s not great for comfort (just ask the driver\u2019s spine), but in moderation it\u2019s a normal part of running a car low to the ground for maximum performance.<\/p>\n
Box Box Box<\/p>\n
Not a request for a present \u2013 it\u2019s a pit stop instruction. \u201cBox\u201d is the term teams use to tell their drivers to come in, and saying it two or three times just makes sure there\u2019s no confusion over the radio.<\/p>\n
But, why box? Well it refers to the pit box, the area drivers will stop in the pit lane. OK \u2013 why not say pit or pit stop? Box is a much clearer word for drivers and engineers to hear over the radio.<\/p>\n
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