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GLOSSARY

Chicane: A series of sharp turns that alternate directions, used to slow down cars

Downforce: The aerodynamic force that pushes a car down at high speeds, which helps the car grip the road

DRS: Short for drag reduction system, which allows a driver to increase the car's top speed by opening an adjustable flap on the rear wing

Halo: A cockpit safety structure that was introduced to Formula 1 in 2018 and has already been credited with saving the lives of several drivers. Resembling a horseshoe, the halo consists of a bar that surrounds the drivers head and is bolted to the chassis at three points.

Overcut / undercut: Race strategies that involve a driver attempting to pass the car in front during a pit stop window

Paddock: The area behind the team garages (or pits) at every Formula 1 circuit that is home to the teams’ technical staff and equipment, catering, media, race officials and other important functions that contribute to the successful running of the race weekend.

Parc Femme: Literally translated from French as ‘closed park,’ this is a secure parking area where Formula 1 cars must be left after qualifying.

Pole Position: The first position on the grid at the start of the race. Pole position is earned by the driver recording the fastest time in the final period of qualifying.

Qualifying: The one-hour session on Saturday afternoon that determines the order in which drivers start the race.