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Clipping

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This phenomenon occurs when the battery's electrical energy is depleted while driving at full speed on a long straight, causing the additional power support from the electric motor to abruptly cease. When clipping happens, the top speed drops sharply, as if someone is pulling the car from behind. Drivers must wisely manage energy distribution to ensure power is maintained until the end of the straight, rather than indiscriminately using the overtake mode.

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🏆 Race Case Study

Reduced Electrical Acceleration Late on a Long Straight

If too much electrical energy is deployed earlier in the lap or during acceleration zones, less energy may be available toward the end of a long straight, reducing acceleration. Teams manage energy deployment to prevent this clipping from occurring in important overtaking zones.

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Frequently asked questions

What does clipping feel like on a straight in F1?
When electrical-energy deployment is reduced or ends, acceleration can fade toward the end of a high-speed section and the car may stop gaining speed as strongly as expected.
Does clipping always mean the car has a problem?
No. It can also be a deliberate result of energy management, where deployment is reduced to manage the limited electrical energy available over the lap.

💡 Related Terms

#State of Charge#Overtake Mode (OT Button)#Power Unit

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