Lap
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It refers to completing one full lap of the circuit starting from the starting line. In F1, the time taken to complete this lap is precisely measured to the thousandth of a second and recorded as the "lap time."
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What does one lap mean in Formula 1?
A lap is one complete circuit of the track, measured from one crossing of the timing line to the next. It is a basic unit used for lap times, race distance and gaps between drivers.
Is one lap the same distance at every F1 circuit?
No. Circuit lengths and layouts differ, so the distance of one lap varies and the scheduled number of race laps also changes from one Grand Prix to another.
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