dirty air
Dirty air is the messy airflow that comes off a car when it's moving. If another car is behind it, the air can be rough and make it harder for the second car to handle well.
Dirty air refers to the turbulent airflow that follows a car, which can negatively affect the aerodynamic performance of a car following closely behind. This can lead to reduced downforce and handling issues for the trailing car.
Hear It Discussed
"Do you want to avoid having dirty air from the car in the front? As Carlos suggested, so you try and get in some clean air because that'll be better for the car."
Elevation changes and an 'iconic' corner - Why Madrid's F1 track should be a hit The Race F1 Podcast
"And what's even weirder is that we've been so ingrained so many years now with dirty air and how you don't want to get too close to another car."
Reaction to Belgian GP qualifying P1 with Matt and Tommy
""I mean, you got dirty air, your car feels terrible in the back, but speed cures everything.""
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Episodes Mentioning "dirty air"
Reaction to Belgian GP qualifying
P1 with Matt and Tommy
F1 Explains: Sainz + Bortoleto on flying laps, race starts + clean v dirty air
F1 Nation
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Stacking Pennies with Corey LaJoie
25 Years Later: Dale Jr. Remembers His July Win At Daytona
The Dale Jr. Download
Reaction to British GP sprint race
P1 with Matt and Tommy
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The Marshall Pruett Podcast
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The Race F1 Podcast
Barcelona-Catalunya GP Race Review
P1 with Matt and Tommy
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The New Champ
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