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Diffuser

This sits close to the floor below the rear wing. It funnels the air to slow it down, lowers the pressure and accelerates it out of the back of the car.

 

Downforce

The vertical force exerted on the car by the air passing over the car’s wings located at the front and rear. The amount of downforce can be adjusted by altering their angles.

 

Drag

All cars experience drag. It is the resistance a car encounters from the air as it moves forward.

 

Drive-through penalty

As penalty for an offence on track, a driver can be made to pass through the pit lane at a strict speed limit to rejoin the race.

 
 
 
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