safety car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of safety car
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Verstappen's off brought out the safety car, and initially it looked as if there would be a short blast to the finish with the Ferrari drivers contesting victory on fresh tyres.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc had been 20 seconds in front when the safety car came out for a high-speed crash by Verstappen's Red Bull.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
This time, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff was able to joke about a safety car having a decisive role at the end of a chaotic and dramatic grand prix.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
This time, a few seconds after the initial message, a second flashed up, that the safety car would stay out.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 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 Smith, Francis Hopkinson
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