safety car
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of safety car
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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And such was his pace on medium tyres in the first stint of the race that Mercedes felt he was on target to run longer and claim the lead anyway, even without the safety car.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The timing of the safety car in Japan that handed the lead to Antonelli when Russell had been ahead.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Antonelli was more than 20 seconds clear of Hamilton when the first safety car was called with 18 laps to go after Lance Stroll crashed his Aston Martin at the final corner.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
And in Japan, Mercedes felt he was on track to take the lead regardless of the safety car, such was his pace on medium tyres once in clear air.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 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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