Sometimes also known as a monocoque chassis, because of the way in which the chassis is integrated with the strong carbon fibre body (or shell) of the car to better protect the driver in accidents. The base frame or main supporting structure of a Formula 1 car to which elements such as the engine and suspension systems are attached. Backmarkers are shown a blue flag by marshals, which indicates a faster car is approaching and the driver should move out of the way safely. Driving as close as possible to the apex (‘hitting the apex’) ensures the driver is taking the straightest possible line and maintaining the highest speed through a corner.Ī slower car that is often lapped (sometime multiples times) during the race by the leading cars. The innermost point of the driving line taken through a corner.
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