Glossary / General

Active Arrow

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Active Arrow is an F1 tech that adjusts the rear wing while the car is running. The goal is to make the car stick better and go faster by changing how much downforce it produces.

Technical Definition

Active Arrow refers to an F1 aerodynamic system that changes the rear wing’s behavior to improve performance. The idea is that it can help the car generate the right balance of downforce and drag as conditions change, so the car can be quicker through corners and/or on straights depending on how it’s configured.

Hear It Discussed

"active arrow in height adjustable suspension, you know, like it'll go into its track mode."
Bronco Raptor upgrades, 1970 Dodge Coronet project, RAM truck project and more. CarCast 30:22

"it's clearly a problem with their active arrow I looked straight away I think you can see it on the replay that it doesn't fully shut so yeah it's it's a flap based issue"
Are Ferrari back in contention? | Plus no breaking driver news…yet | British GP 2026 Reaction The Fast and the Curious 38:01

"[1585.4s] but they are very hard to work on. They're bigger, heavier cars, but they are technological marvels. [1591.2s] We're talking four-wheel steering, all-wheel drive twin turbo, active arrow..."
Episode #233 - Overpriced Wheels & Screaming Deals Another Pointless Automotive Podcast 26:31