safety car

noun

Nautical.

1. life car.

Word History and Origins

Origin of safety car¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Had McLaren stopped Norris first and then there had been a safety car during the lap before Piastri stopped, then that would have put Piastri ahead.

From BBC

McLaren unconventionally pitted Piastri before Norris as they left their pit stops late in the race in the hope of a safety car that could give them a chance to attack Red Bull's Verstappen.

From BBC

McLaren gambled on late stops in the hope they might catch a safety car that would give them a cheap pit stop and allow them to attack Verstappen on soft tyres at the end, but one never came.

From BBC

That brought out the first safety car, and Leclerc was involved in the second, although he was not at fault.

From BBC

A third safety car for Norris' McLaren to be recovered from the side of the track on the run towards the fast Turn Seven, two virtual safety cars to recover debris from the track, and a frantic final few laps for the final points as drivers on varying tyre life fought for position distracted from a fine drive from Hadjar.

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