Glossary

HANS is a Head and Neck support device that every driver needs to wear since 2003 to protect their head and neck during a crash. This device is supported at the back of a driver’s helmet and prevents excessive movement during a collision.  It was invented in the mid-1980s by Dr. Bob Hubbard, a biomechanical […]

The Halo is a safety device used in F1 racing that sits on top of the cockpit of the car, wrapping around the driver’s head. It is made of a wishbone-shaped titanium bar and is designed to withstand the weight of 12 tonnes, while only weighing 7 kg.  The Halo was first tested in F1

Grip, also referred to as traction, is the ability of a vehicle’s tires to maintain contact with the road surface. It is determined by the level of interaction between the tire’s molecules and the road at the point of contact.  The amount of grip can be affected by the type of tire, the tread’s condition,

A gravel trap is an area that has a bed of gravel surrounding the circuit in F1 races. Gravel traps are designed to bring unruly cars to a halt when they get out off the track. These gravel traps prevent drivers from smashing into the walls.  However, sometimes the cars can get stuck in travel

Grand Chelem or grand slam in F1 is when a driver qualifies for pole position, leads every lap and completes the fastest lap, and wins the race. In the history of F1, only a handful of drivers to date have managed to score a grand slam in their careers. The latest grand slam was at

G-force in F1 is the amount of force drivers feel due to rapid acceleration during high-speed corners. Sometimes drivers go up to 6G force and they feel force six times their body weight. G force is felt when changing direction, braking, and cornering.  This high G force puts immense pressure on drivers’ bodies and during

A formation lap is a lap completed before starting the race. Formation lap is also known as test lap and parade lab. In the formation lap, the drivers finish the lap slowly. This lap allows drivers to get used to the track and identifies critical areas on the track. Another purpose of the formation lap

A flat spot is an area of the tire that has lost its roundness and has become flat due to heavy braking. In this condition, there will be high vibration and drivers say it’s really uncomfortable to drive. So they stop at the pit to get a new set of tires.  When a flat spot

A single yellow flag means hazard on track so reduce speed. However, a double yellow flag means major speed reduction or stop because a hazard is blocking the track  Green flag means everything is ok now and normal racing conditions apply. Session is suspended and drivers have to go back to the pitlane. Overtaking at

FIA stands for Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile and its the governing body for world motorsports. FIA is the authority in F1 and other races. It can impose new regulations and implement penalties as well.  The chairman of FIA now is MOHAMMED BEN SULAYEM and his position is constantly debated in the motorsport community. Just like