Glossary / General

overtake mode

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Overtake mode is a special setting in racing cars that gives them extra power for a short time. Drivers use it to try to pass other cars during a race.

Technical Definition

Overtake mode is a feature in some racing series that allows drivers to temporarily boost their car's performance, usually by providing additional power or reducing weight. This is typically used strategically during a race to gain an advantage over competitors.

Hear It Discussed

"Maybe they don't have overtake mode. All of a sudden, they've lost 12 positions."
Reaction to British GP sprint race P1 with Matt and Tommy 03:27

"I really don't like the way overtake mode works and all that sort of thing, but I do imagine that based on everything that I've read and the limited amount that I understand, the qualifying will be..."
To Bump or Not to Bump Off Track with Hinch and Rossi 44:08

"They're not proposing any changes to sort of overtake mode. So I guess the way or the style of which we're racing with now is likely to remain."
Our verdict on F1's new engine direction The Late Braking F1 Podcast 13:52