Glossary / General

sector one

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A race track is split into sections called sectors. Sector one is the first part of the track where drivers try to go as fast as possible.

Technical Definition

In racing, a track is divided into sectors; sector one is the first part of the circuit where drivers aim to set fast lap times.

Hear It Discussed

"because and you burn everything uh in sector one you don't use any power in sector two you burn everything in sector three"
In-Car Insights: We discuss Friday's F1 action in Belgium The Race F1 Podcast 17:45

"We've forgotten sector one. Yes, and that's not even because of the fact that he is going to lose time in sector one, because they're much slower than the Mercedes."
Reaction to Belgian GP qualifying P1 with Matt and Tommy 18:47

"You've got to be so careful, particularly in sector one. No, I think it's a point well made."
MP 1709: The Week In Sports Cars July 7 2026 The Marshall Pruett Podcast 07:38