ground effect

British  

noun

1. the improvement to the aerodynamic qualities of a low-slung motor vehicle resulting from a cushion of air beneath it

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Example Sentences

Not only has the venturi-underbody ground effect philosophy introduced in 2022 been abandoned, but movable front and rear wings have been introduced.

From BBC

The so-called venturi floors that generate ground effect on the cars that have been in F1 since 2022 are being abandoned next year.

From BBC

Mercedes struggled to adapt to new “ground effect” aerodynamics reintroduced for 2022 and Russell’s victory in Sao Paulo that year is the team’s only win since then.

From Seattle Times

Alonso was asked whether he felt the new cars - which develop their performance from an underfloor aerodynamic feature known as 'ground effect' - were the right way to go.

From BBC

At least the ground effect — known as porpoising — which hindered the team so much in 2022 seems to have been eradicated.

From Seattle Times