Glossary

An appeal in formula 1 is when teams and drivers get penalties from FIA, they can appeal to present new evidence. They have to show that they did not break any rules and that the steward made a wrong decision by giving them a penalty.  An official hearing will be held and the penalty will […]

Apex or clipping point is the innermost point in a corner where the driver makes the decision to end the braking zone and start increasing the throttle. To maintain the highest speed through a corner drivers strive to go as close as possible to the apex. To get a faster lap time, it is crucial

An airbox in F1 cars is a distinct oval-shaped air intake, filled with holes to let air into the engine. In F1 cars the airbox is situated over the driver’s head. The airbox is crucial for engine performance since it will control the airflow into the engine.  The amount of air in the engine determines

The 107% rule refers to the time taken to finish a lap. During the first phase of qualifying, drivers have to finish a lap within 107% of the fastest Q1 time. For example, if the fastest drivers in Q1 finished in 100 seconds, then every other car has to turn in less than 107 seconds.