Glossary / General

harvesting

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Harvesting means collecting energy when the car slows down so it can be used later to help the car go faster.

Technical Definition

Harvesting in Formula One refers to the process of recovering energy, usually through regenerative braking systems, which is then stored in the battery for later use.

Hear It Discussed

"they're running with the MG UK turned down and harvesting in fact and harvesting so it's not"
In-Car Insights: We discuss Friday's F1 action in Belgium The Race F1 Podcast 04:52

"[4181.6s] I don't love mega-joules and harvesting. [4186.4s] I got so, so bored of it."
‘No one was going to beat Kimi’ | Which team needs to step up? | Miami GP 2026 Reaction The Fast and the Curious 09:41

"...it was still very visible and very noticeable that they were harvesting quite a lot. So this is aimed at reducing excessive harvesting..."
F1 have changed the new regulations P1 with Matt and Tommy 03:24