safety car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of safety car
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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A virtual safety car shortly after half-distance gave Ferrari the perfect opportunity to lock in the second and third places Leclerc and Hamilton were holding at that point.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Although it has to be said that it took a safety car on lap nine before the drivers who had started on treaded intermediate tyres came in for slicks.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Hamilton trailed the Frenchman for lap after lap, right on his tail, but was never quite able to get close enough to pass, despite a number of attempts, before the late safety car.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
As Alonso's rivals went into the pits, the Spaniard, benefitting from the reduced gaps caused by the safety car, moved up the field and went on to win the race.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Each day in the week would have its special work: Monday would be beach drill, practising with the firing gun and line and the safety car.
From Tides of Barnegat by Francis Hopkinson Smith
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