Launch control
Launch control, an electronic program used at the start of an F1 car, banned in 2004.
Lap / Lapping
Lap (name), to overtake a car by one lap (move)
Lock-Up
Tire Lock-Up
Logistics
Logistics, the experienced logistics needed to turn the world of F1 racing. For each F1 Grand Prix, the list of items to be shipped is 20 pages long and takes 120 boxes of varying sizes to fill. These consist mainly of two race cars, a spare car plus spare parts and tools, tires and pit equipment, plus five to six engines, computers and laptops, more than 100 walkie-talkies, more than 1,500 napkins with the team's logo, all the team's basic equipment, and so on. All in all, a team needs to ship around 10,000 parts in a Grand Prix weekend.
Lollipop
Lollipop, a signaling stick that says ''Go'' on one side and ''Brake'' on the other. When a car pits, a mechanic stands in front of the car and uses the signal stick to tell the driver when he needs to brake and when he needs to start in gear.
Manufacturers
Manufacturers, any manufacturer trying to get into F1, have to prove to the FIA that they have the ability to design and build racing chassis. All teams will also need to demonstrate that they have the technical and financial resources to compete throughout the year. Except for very special circumstances, any manufacturer must compete throughout the year.
Marbles Rubber
Tire wear is the particles of tire debris that run off the car outside of its normal lane of travel, which can cause the tires to lose grip on the ground.
Marshals
Track workers, the official attendants along the track, whose job it is to wave flags and prevent any possible accidents, and who are also responsible for rescuing any cars that crash.
Medical car
The medical car, which is in charge of the race physician and, like the safety car, must always be on standby at the exit of the pits during practice, qualifying and the main event of each race.
Medical Center
The Medical Center, every F1 race and test track, must have an state-of-the-art emergency services facility staffed by experienced doctors. A rescue helicopter must be on standby at all times, and if this cannot be guaranteed, for example in the event of fog, the race cannot go ahead.
Mobile Chicane - Mobile obstacle (refers to a slow car)
Monocoque
Monocoque shell, a safety compartment made of carbon fiber composite material, the rider's life is guaranteed; around it surrounds a deformable structure that absorbs the energy of the impact in the event of an accident.
Motor Engine
NACA
Gill holes, slit-like outlets for airflow on the surface of the bodywork for better cooling.
Nomex
Nomex, man-made fiber, tested in the laboratory for heat resistance. It must be able to withstand an open flame at a distance of 3 centimeters and 300 to 400 degrees Celsius, and if it doesn't ignite within 10 seconds, it can be used to make race suits. Underwear, hoods, socks and gloves for drivers and team personnel are made from Nomex.
Nose
The nose, the front half of a Formula One car, must meet frontal and side impact tests for safety requirements. The nose cone also functions to protect the monocoque shell in an impact.
Oil pressure gauge
Oil pressure gauge
On-board camera
On-board camera, a miniature television camera located on the body of the car, which can be mounted on the airbox, mirrors, and front and rear wings of the car, to provide real-time, dynamic footage during practice, qualifying, and the main race.
On-Rail
On-Rail
On-Rail
Out Break
Late Brake
Overalls
Overalls
Overalls, protective suits made of two to four layers of NOMEX material, used by both drivers and team personnel, with elasticized wrist and ankle sections. and ankle sections with elasticized wrist guards. The suit must be able to withstand 15 washes or 15 dry cleanings before final testing. It must be able to withstand temperatures of 600 to 800 degrees Celsius, evaluated by placing the garment in a fire for 11 seconds, with the internal temperature not exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
Overbraking
Overbraking is when a driver brakes so hard that they let the wheels lock up. If the front wheels lock up, the car loses its ability to steer and can cause severe wear on the tires, and if it also throws the car off balance, it is known as braking puncture
Oversteering/Over Steer
Oversteering, when a car oversteers, the rear end of the car is thrown out towards the outside of the corner and the car is in danger of going out of control. In order to get through the corner, the driver must reduce the steering angle. When extreme oversteer occurs, it may even be necessary to reverse the steering wheel.
Overtake
Overtaking
Paddock
The equipment area, located near the starting grid on the race track, which is where the team management and rest areas and transportation vehicles are parked.
Parc fermé
Vehicle Inspection, the area in the pits during each Grand Prix weekend where the FIA's Technical Commissioners inspect the cars to ensure that they comply with the technical regulations.
Pass the car in side or out side
Overtaking in the inside or outside lane
Penalties
Penalties, which are enforced on drivers who break the rules of F1, can range from a warning to a lifetime in the race. Other penalties include fines, suspension for one or two races and deduction of points. If a driver violates the spirit of sportsmanship in qualifying, or breaks a technical rule, the race commissioner can cancel his so qualifying result.
Petrol
Fuel, only Super Unleaded can be used in F1, and while it is largely the same as the 98 unleaded gasoline you can get at a regular gas station, F1 fuel has additives to ensure faster and better combustion. In addition, it is lighter than regular commercial gasoline. Each team is allowed free choice of fuel supplier, and he must submit samples of the fuel used to the FIA for testing before the start of the season.
Pits
The pit area, where teams set up their cars and tune them before races and complete pit stops during races, is the heart of the team's race weekend work.
Pit Crew
Logistical pit crew, the engineers and mechanics in charge of the team in the pit area.
Pit lane
The pit lane, located directly in front of the pits, where the cars pit during the race. Since 2004, the speed limit in the pits has been increased from 80 to 100 kilometers per hour, in order to give teams more flexibility in their pit stop strategy. But at some circuits where the pit lane is particularly narrow, like Monaco, pit stop speeds have been reduced.
Pit Strategy
Pit Strategy
Pit Stop/Refueling
Pit stops and refueling, where there are regular pit stops during the race, require about 15 to 20 mechanics to work together on a single pit stop/refueling. While refueling, mechanics must wear helmets and fireproof suits made of NOMEX material, and standard refueling hoses and well-designed injection valves will ensure that no fuel leaks.
Points system
Points system, since 2003, the top eight drivers in each race are entitled to points - 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
Pole position
Pole position, the first position on the grid during the main race, which is given to the fastest driver in qualifying. It is given to the fastest driver in qualifying.
Practice
Practice
Pull-rod
Pull-rod, part of the chassis, a tie-rod structure fitted to the suspension
Push-rod
Push-rod, part of the chassis, a compression structure fitted to the suspension.
Qualifying/Qualifying Session
Qualifying, the system of races that determines the starting positions for the main race, which is currently a three-stage qualifying system in Formula One.
Race Commission
The Race Commission is an appointment made by the FIA for each race weekend. The Race Commission is required to monitor on-track behavior, as well as ensure that a system of safety rules is strictly enforced. The National Race Director is appointed by the country's race authority, must hold an FIA Super License, and is responsible for coordinating all officials at the race, working with his superior, the FIA Race Director.
Race director
The race director, the FIA's race director, is responsible for overseeing safety standards during race weekends and improving them where necessary. In addition, he decides whether or not the safety car needs to be deployed during a race and whether or not a race needs to be ended early. The race director also has the power to impose penalties if a driver violates sportsmanship or threatens the safety of other drivers. The current FIA race director is Charlie Whiting from the UK
Race Number
Race Number
Race Numbers
Race Numbers, which are given to each F1 car by the FIA prior to a new season based on the driver standings for the previous year, are clearly displayed on the bodywork of the car.
Race stop
A race stop, where the race is red-flagged if extreme weather conditions threaten the safety of the race (e.g., heavy rain), or if an errant car blocks the track, signaling that the race has ended prematurely.
Racing line
The racing line, also known as the ideal line. This is a hypothetical line along which a driver would have the fastest lap time. It's also usually the line with the best grip because of the thick rubber buildup on the line.
Radar
Radar, a radar system, prevents tailgating in low visibility, and if there's a car directly in front of a driver, the radar can send an electronic warning signal to alert the driver behind.
Radio
Radio (not radio)
Radiator
Radiator
Radiator
Rally
Rally
Rear light
Rear light, a safety device used to minimize the risk of tailgating. The rear light must be continuously illuminated when the car is on rain tires. The rear light consists of 30 light-emitting diodes, must not be smaller than 6x6 centimeters in size, and is required to be mounted more than 35 centimeters from the underbody reference surface.
Rear wing
The rear wing, also known as a swept-back wing, creates downforce primarily for the rear axle. The setup of the rear wing must be adapted to the race track, and the steeper the wing, the greater the downforce. Further improvements can be made to the setup of the rear wing and the angle of the surface, and such improvements are part of the racing setup.
Refuelling
Refilling, in F1, is only allowed for fuel, nitrogen (always tires) and compressed air.
Regulations
Rules, the FIA's technical rules have two main purposes, for safety speed must be controlled, and at the same time must remain the life of F1 - the ever-improving technology. In addition, safety must also be assured in the event of an accident. To accomplish this, the following factors are limited: engine displacement, fuel composition, tire size, tire grounding area, minimum weight and body width.
Re-start
Restart before the end of the race.
Retire / Retirement
Withdrawal from the race
Roll-out
First flight, the first time a new race car is tested, usually in exclusion and in secret.
Roll-over bar
Roll bar, a curved bracket made of metal or composite material that sits above the driver's head; it protects the driver from greater injury in the event of a rollover. Since Fisichella's serious accident at the Nürburgring in 1999, roll bars have been required to undergo rigorous crash testing to meet strict safety standards.
Roman
Roman (sometimes referred to as Fisichella, because he was an Italian Roman)
Rookie
Rookie
Rubber
Rubber, another name for a tire
Rubber build-up
Rubber mark. The slow corrosion that occurs on the surface of a tire when the rubber on the surface peels off as the tire is driven