The undercut is where you gain an advantage on the driverOK, so we all know what the driver is, right. I've always liked the description that F1 drivers are like... There's more... ahead by pitting before him and then maximising your new tyre out-lapThe lap immediately after exiting the pits. There's more..., going faster than he can go on his old-tyred in-lapThe lap immediately prior to coming into the pits for a tyre change. There's more....
F1F1 is the pinnacle of open wheel, single seater car racing and arguably the highest level of any motorsport globally.... There's more... is a super strategic sport that manages decisions to gain thousands of a second. You need to remember that the other team is looking for their advantage also and may be attempting to gain on you with an overcut
The overcut is where the driver gains an advantage on the driver ahead by staying out and pitting after him.... There's more....