Glossary / General

lift and coast

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Lift and coast means the driver takes their foot off the gas before braking, letting the car slow down on its own. It helps keep brakes cooler and can make turns smoother.

Technical Definition

"Lift and coast" is a racing technique where the driver lifts off the throttle before braking, allowing the car to coast into a corner. This reduces brake wear and can improve lap times.

Hear It Discussed

"And we just drove very slowly, and I think lift and coast, if we were to be very, very practical, and this is a little bit of wisdom to add to Chris's, try and hold a longer gear."
Bentley Special! | The Car Podcast #80 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 06:51

"...Lando Norris was advised to lift and coast toward the end of the Vegas race..."
The Motorsport Brief | McLaren’s bungled bet as Max wins in Vegas Rusty's Garage 01:41

"and attack him while he's lifting and coasting into a corner and then have a fairly robust move."
Driver Rankings: Who was the most impressive driver in Austria? The Race F1 Podcast 28:23