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caution

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A caution in racing means the drivers have to slow down because something happened on the track, like a crash. They follow a safety car until it's safe to race again.

Technical Definition

In racing, a caution period is when the race is temporarily slowed down due to an incident or hazard on the track. During this time, drivers must reduce speed and maintain position behind a safety car or pace car.

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