downforce

British  

/ ˈdaʊnˌfɔːs /

noun

1. a force produced by air resistance plus gravity that increases the stability of an aircraft or motor vehicle by pressing it downwards

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Second, the cars have less downforce than last year, and Piastri is less comfortable than Norris in low-grip conditions.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

But team principal Ayao Komatsu has said it coincided with the team uncovering what he described as a "fundamental weakness" of the car with regard to a lack of high-speed downforce.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

A massive upgrade package based on lessons learned in the early races - increasing downforce and reducing weight - has taken what looks like two seconds off the car's lap times.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

The new cars have less downforce than last year, so they have less grip, but the drivers are still on the limit of that grip in the corners.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

The reduced downforce has lowered cornering speeds and ensured some of the quicker corners, where drivers did not have to slow down before, will be more challenging.

From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026