Safety car
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A high-performance lead vehicle deployed on the track in the event of an accident or adverse weather conditions. Also known as the "SC," when this car is on the track, all race cars are prohibited from overtaking and must follow the safety car at a reduced speed.
🏆 Race Case Study
Pit Stops Immediately After a Safety Car Deployment
When the Safety Car is deployed, the cars on track must significantly reduce their speed. As a result, a pit stop can cost less time relative to normal racing conditions, which is why multiple teams often choose to pit at the same time.
📺 Race Context & Viewing Tips
Frequently asked questions
What happens to the gaps between cars when the Safety Car is deployed?
As the field bunches up behind the Safety Car, most of the time gaps that existed before the deployment are greatly reduced.
Why can pitting under the Safety Car be advantageous?
Because the cars on track are travelling more slowly, the relative time lost by making a pit stop can be smaller than under normal racing conditions.
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