Lift and coast
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This technique involves lifting off the throttle earlier than usual before entering a corner, allowing the car to coast on inertia before applying the brakes. It is frequently used during a race to conserve fuel or to cool down the engine and brakes while minimizing lap time loss.
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Managing Fuel and Brakes with Lift and Coast
When fuel consumption or brake temperatures need to be managed during a race, drivers may lift off the throttle before reaching the normal braking point and let the car coast briefly. This lift-and-coast technique reduces fuel consumption and brake temperatures while minimizing the loss of lap time.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do F1 drivers use lift and coast?
It is mainly used to save fuel or manage brake and power-unit temperatures. By lifting off the throttle earlier than usual before a corner, the driver can reduce fuel consumption and braking load with a relatively small loss of lap time.
Does lift and coast always make a car much slower?
It does cost some lap time, but the loss does not have to be large. Drivers usually lift only briefly at the end of a straight and let the car coast, allowing them to manage fuel and brakes while minimising the time lost.
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