Glossary - F1Newbie

1 – 2

by Kiwi F1 Fan on May 10, 2022

1 - 2, or One Two, is when a team secures the first and second positions on the podium, achieving the maximum points for the team (with the exception being

107% Rule

by Kiwi F1 Fan on October 15, 2022

Cars and drivers must be in the same league to race both effectively and safely on the same track. In

2022 Regs

by Kiwi F1 Fan on July 6, 2022

F1 is controlled by a meticulously detailed set of regulations. In 2022 the car aero specifications were dramatically revised in

A Moment

by Kiwi F1 Fan on May 14, 2022

In the context of driving an F1 car at speed, a moment is often used to describe a split second

A522

by Kiwi F1 Fan on November 26, 2022

The Alpine A522 is a Formula One racing car designed and constructed by the BWT Alpine F1 Team and run

A523

by Kiwi F1 Fan on February 18, 2023

A523 - Alpine's entry into the 2023 world title series. The Alpine A523 is to be driven by Pierre Gasly (10) and Esteban Ocon (31), with Jack Doohan taking up

Aborted lap

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 16, 2022

When a driver knows he will not improve he will back off to preserve the car for the next attempt

Academy drivers

by Kiwi F1 Fan on August 18, 2022

Academy drivers, development drivers or junior drivers are signed to a team as part of the team's programme to identify

Acceleration

by Kiwi F1 Fan on April 24, 2022

Acceleration is a calculation of how fast it takes the car to go from zero to a set time, usually

Active Suspension

by Kiwi F1 Fan on May 31, 2022

Active suspension in F1 is a mechanical system that actively adjusts the stiffness and position of the suspension connection to

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