Porpoising is when an F1 car bounces up and down on the straights. Most-used phrases Black and White flagīlack and white flags are show to drivers for unsportsmanlike behaviour, acting as a warning to the driver who it is shown to, but if the issue persists a black flag can be shown to the driver, along with the driver's number, to indicate they have been disqualified from the race and must return to the pits immediately.įIA Race Director Michael Masi said that the black and white flag "is effectively the motorsport version of the yellow card". F1 has taken steps in recent years to try and make things easier for fans, such as simplifying the names of the tyre compounds provided by Pirelli.Įven so there are still plenty of expressions that can confuse casual viewers, and in the worst cases put them off watching altogether.Ī little understanding goes a long way, so this glossary of common phrases should bring you right up to speed with F1's technical terms.
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