Glossary / General

overtake

21 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Overtaking is when one car passes another car on the racetrack. It's an important part of racing, where drivers try to get ahead of each other.

Technical Definition

Overtaking refers to the act of one vehicle passing another vehicle on the track. It's a critical maneuver in racing, often requiring precise timing and skill to execute successfully without causing collisions.

Hear It Discussed

"Villeneuve attempts the overtake down the inside and the cars collide."
F1's greatest championship battles #288 The Intercooler 19:55

"But there's something about, I use that phrase, the currency of the overtake. Once you diminish the importance of that particular maneuver, I think you're in a bit of trouble because then it's just..."
Has F1 fundamentally changed in 2026? | The Car Podcast #86 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 20:47

"It was like the most amazing thing ever, except I realised I didn't know how to overtake. And we both went off."
The ultimate one-make racing series, a Maserati on fire & new Nürburgring record | Episode 45 The evo podcast 00:00