Glossary
Formula 1 glossary
The terms you hear on broadcasts and see on the data pages, explained in a sentence.
DDRSDrag Reduction System.FFastest lapThe quickest lap of a race.GGrid penaltyPlaces a driver loses on the starting grid relative to their qualifying position, for example for…OOvercutThe opposite of the undercut.PParc ferméThe regime that starts with qualifying.PPit stopA trip into the pit lane to change tyres (and, until 2009, refuel).PPole positionFirst place on the starting grid, for the fastest driver in qualifying (penalties aside).SSafety carThe car that comes out after an incident.SSprintA short race of about 100 km held on Saturday at some weekends since 2021, with its own qualifying and…UUndercutPitting before the car ahead to take its place on fresh tyres.