Glossary / General

first sector

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

F1 breaks the track into sections called “sectors.” They’re saying the first section can be exciting because cars sometimes run side-by-side there.

Technical Definition

The “first sector” is one of the circuit’s timed segments used in F1 qualifying and race analysis. The hosts use sector-by-sector commentary to argue where the lap can produce side-by-side racing versus where it becomes processional.

Hear It Discussed

"Max I think you and I were messing each other Max in the first sector he was like plus like two hundredth of a second and worse like holy he's flying."
Monaco GP Predictions & Canadian GP Review Episode 11 | The Cooldown Lap The Cooldown Lap Podcast 14:07

"So quick in that first sector as well, which is going to make it difficult for him to be passed."
Reaction to Belgian GP qualifying P1 with Matt and Tommy 16:15

"He was the fastest driver in the first sector, all throughout qualifying. Hamilton was second, proving that that Ferrari was great."
2026 Monaco GP Preview | Could Ferrari ACTUALLY win Monaco? The Late Braking F1 Podcast 09:35