chicane
It’s a short, twisty section on the track that makes drivers slow down before going straight again.
A chicane is a series of tight, alternating turns on a race track designed to slow cars down.
Hear It Discussed
"Senna was later disqualified for skipping the chicane where he and Prost initially collided, and Prost walked away with the championship."
S2 Ep6: How Japan Embarrassed the Racing World Past Gas
"They don't, because they run that chicane, but Laguna Sec is different, the Glen's different."
Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman The Smoking Tire
"...I can't take chicane like you do with a, you know, nimble Lotus, right?"
How Racing Pre-War Bentleys Changed My Life w. Katarina Kyvalova Car Chat
Cars Known For This
Episodes Mentioning "chicane"
Will Ferrari snatch the 2026 F1 title from Kimi Antonelli?
Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes
Alex Palou’s Perfect Pit, Denny Hamlin's Masterclass, + Ferrari’s Shocking Reveal!
SPEED with Harvick and Buxton
Are Ferrari favourites? – Monaco GP Preview with Palmer + Hinchcliffe
F1 Nation
2026 Canadian GP Race Review
The Late Braking F1 Podcast
2026 Canadian GP Sprint Race & Qualifying Review
The Late Braking F1 Podcast
Reaction to Canadian GP sprint race
P1 with Matt and Tommy
How F1 became hostage to its manufacturers - The Undercut with Damon Hill and Mark Hughes
Stay On Track with Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert
Happy Hour: The Future of Dover’s All-Star Race & Too Many Road Courses?
Frontstretch Podcast Network
SVG'S Greatest Comeback Ever! Lundgaard's Late Pass + Kasey Kahne Is Back On The Podium
SPEED with Harvick and Buxton
F1’s greatest teammate rivalries – with Palmer + Hinchcliffe
F1 Nation
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